Green Tip January 2009

Edible hemp is one of the new "super foods" of the 21st century. It's nutritious providing "an optimal 3-to-1 ratio of omega-3's to omega-6's" and high in fiber, protein, magnesium, zinc, iron, and vitamin E which promotes healthy skin, stable blood sugar and intestinal health. Hemp plants grow like weeds making them a highly renewable food source. Extensive tests have shown that food-grade hemp has nothing in common with its wilder botanical cousin (much like poppy seeds and opium). Hemp products include hemp milk, seeds, and protein powders. Most of these products can be found at your local natural grocery. Living Harvest Hempmilk is about $5 a carton. For more information or order by the case at www.livingharvest.com

1 comments:

  1. This is interesting - I had thought that 'edible hemp' would be illegal! I like the comparison of the hemp/marijuana to poppy seeds and opium.

    I'm going to keep my eyes open for some hemp milk to try next time I'm at the natural food store! Thanks for the tip.