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Only a few decades ago, hemp was an important link in the economy of many countries. Their crops provided the necessary raw materials from which household items were made: fabrics, insulation materials or animal feed. Currently, the popularity of this plant is not so great, but its seeds are still used, and is appreciated for its culinary qualities. Their regular use protects against many diseases and has a positive effect on appearance. What kind of hemp seeds help? Let’s find out.
What is hemp?
Hemp comes from Asia, but is also grown in other parts of the world. In addition to applications in various areas of the economy, including construction, textiles or cosmetics; they produce a medicinal oil.
Are hemp seeds legal?
Contrary to the misconception, hemp does not contain any addictive or intoxicating substances. However, they are often confused with cannabis, a popular marijuana whose storage and cultivation is strictly prohibited.
Hemp seeds
The most valuable part of hemp is the seeds. They can be bought at health food stores. A package containing refined, unpeeled and ground grains is available. They have a very wide culinary application. They can be an addition to muesli for breakfast, enrich the taste of homemade bread or diversify salads or snacks. In addition to their specific taste, they are a source of many valuable nutrients.
What can we find in hemp?
Hemp seeds include omega-3 and omega-6 unsaturated fatty acids. Their food is very useful for the whole body. They can be found in many foods, but they work best when eaten in the correct proportions (3: 1), and this ratio is found in hemp. Fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties: they eliminate skin diseases and quickly relieve diseases associated with the osteoarticular system. Their constant use expresses the most healing effect on the circulatory system: they strengthen blood vessels, prevent the formation of atherosclerotic plaques on their walls, and thereby protect against a heart attack or stroke.
Vitamins and Minerals
Cannabis seeds are rich in many nutrients. In them, you can find vitamins of group B, as well as A, D and E; as well as valuable elements such as phosphorus, calcium, manganese, magnesium, iron, copper and zinc. It is worth including seeds in your diet, if only because they have a beneficial effect on your eyesight; improve vision and prevent eye degeneration. But not only.
Seeds and digestive system
Cannabis seeds contain large amounts of fiber. It protects the digestive system and stimulates its work, accelerates peristalsis and improves metabolism. In addition, it helps to absorb the valuable nutrients found in foods, and helps to quickly get rid of unnecessary waste. Cannabis seeds also support efforts to lose weight and maintain a healthy figure – fiber accurately fills the walls with the digestive system, providing a longer feeling of fullness.
Hemp and beauty
Cannabis seeds will help you to enjoy a beautiful and young appearance longer. This is due to the presence of antioxidants in them, which remove toxins from the body and destroy free radicals. The latter are responsible for faster cell aging. In addition, the zinc contained in the seeds has an extremely positive effect on the healthy appearance of the skin, hair and nails.
Complete protein source
Cannabis seeds are a source of complete protein. It provides essential amino acids in the diet, in addition, in amounts comparable to those found in meat, and thus is an important building block of muscles or bones and provides a solid injection of the necessary energy.
