LET'S TALK ABOUT HEMP

Did you know that HEMP was the first agricultural crop cultivated by man over 12,000 years ago?
Archaeological evidence shows societies in Asia grew hemp for food, shelter and raw material. Hemp is not marijuana. Though these plants are relatives, marijuana flowers have a chemical called THC which causes intoxication. Industrial hemp contains between 0.05% and 1% THC and so has no such drug affect. The government only allows hemp to be grown under permit and requires mandatory lab testing.

I find my self questioning WHY we aren't growing more of these incredible plants.
The hemp plant is harvested for its fibers, seed, seed meal and oil.
Hemp requires limited pesticides because it grows quickly (in about 4 months) and attracts few pests.
The products that can be made from hemp number over 25,000!

DID YOU KNOW:

-that George Washington and Thomas Jefferson both grew hemp.

- Ben Franklin owned a mill that made hemp paper.

-Henry Ford experimented with hemp to build car bodies. He wanted to build and fuel cars from farm products.

-BMW is experimenting with hemp materials in automobiles as part of an effort to make cars more recyclable.

-much of the bird seed sold in the U.S. has hemp seed, the hulls of which are about 25% protein.

-hemp oil once greased machines. Most paints, resins, shellacs and varnishes used to be made out of linseed (from flax) and hemp oils.

-Rudolph Diesel designed his engine to run on hemp oil.

-Kimberly Clark (on the Fortune 500) has a mill in France which produces hemp paper preferred for bibles because it lasts a very long time and doesn't yellow. The long fibers in hemp allow such paper to be recycled several times more than wood-based paper.

-construction products such as medium density fiber board, oriented strand board , even beams, studs and posts could be made out of hemp. Because of hemp's long fibers, the products will be stronger and/or lighter than those made from wood.

-hemp fibers are longer, stronger, more absorbent and more mildew-resistant than cotton.

-fabrics made of at least one-half hemp block the sun's UV rays more effectively than other fabrics.

-because of its low lignin content, hemp can be pulped using less chemicals than wood. A kinder and gentler chemistry using hydrogen peroxide rather than chlorine dioxide is possible with hemp fibers.

-hemp grows well in a variety of climates and soil types. It is naturally resistant to most pests, precluding the need for pesticides. It grows tightly spaced, out-competing any weeds, so herbicides are not necessary. It also leaves a weed-free field for a following crop.

-hemp can displace cotton which is usually grown with massive amounts of chemicals harmful to people and the environment. 50% of all the world's pesticides are sprayed on cotton.

-hemp can displace wood fiber and save forests for watershed, wildlife habitat, recreation and oxygen production, carbon sequestration (reduces global warming), and other values.

-hemp can yield 3-8 tons of fiber per acre. This is four times what an average forest can yield.

ABOUT THE HEMP SEED:

HEMP SEEDS are one of nature's complete food sources.
Hemp seed or hearts contain 0.00% of THC.
Hemp seeds are 35% protein in a complete, easily digested form.
They have a perfect balance of essential fatty acids including Omega 3,6 and 9 oils . These oils keep our hearts strong, our skin shiny, our energy levels high and our immune systems healthy.
Hemp is the only edible seed with gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a very rare nutrient also found in mother's milk.

BENEFITS:

-Lower blood LDL cholesterol levels
-Lower blood pressure
-Improve cardiovascular circulation & function
-Improve organ function
-Improve immunity levels
-Increased energy and metabolic rate
-Reduce symptoms of PMS & menstrual cramps
-Improve recovery of muscles after exercise
-Reduce and treat dry skin and hair conditions
- Reduction of many degenerative diseases through preventative measures
-Improve digestion and weight loss with regular bowel movements

NUTRITION FACTS:
Serving Size 56 g
Calories 322
Calories from fat 221

Amount Per Serving

Total Fat 24.6 g
Saturated Fat 2.3 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 19.7 g
Omega-6 14.6 g
Omega-3 5.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.7 g
Cholesterol o mg
Sodium 5.6 mg
Potassium 633 mg
Total Carbohydrate 6.7 g
Fiber 3.9 g
Sugars 1.7 g
Protein 18.5 g
Vitamin E 154% *daily requirement based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Calcium 4%
Phosphorus 81%
Magnesium 150%
Iron 43%
Zinc 67%
Copper 15%
Manganese 280%

I have used Hemp seeds for many years and can definitely attest to the benefits listed here in my own life and in the lives of those I have shared them with. I believe that we need 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the hemp each day to get full benefit from them. I have them in yogurt, cereal, on salad, on fruit, even just by themselves. Just HAVE THEM!!
There are some very good sources for the hemp hearts out there. If you need help, please feel free to email me. ENJOY!