Hemp powder is a high-protein nutritional supplement made from ground hemp seeds. It contains beneficial proteins, “good” fats, fiber, and essential minerals. It is legal and does not have psychotropic effects. It can be added to drinks, but some may find its taste and texture unpleasant. It is available in health food stores and online.
Hemp powder is a type of protein powder that many use as a nutritional supplement. The seeds of the hemp plant are ground into a coarse powder. The powder is very high in protein and can be added to fruit juice, smoothies, and other similar beverages. Aside from the protein, the powder is believed to have other nutritional benefits. It is available in health food stores and online.
The plant from which hemp seeds are harvested is also known as cannabis sativa. Some people may recognize the name as being associated with the marijuana plant, but the seeds harvested to make hemp protein powder do not contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which gives marijuana its psychotropic properties. Hemp powder is perfectly legal and has no psychotropic effects. The tall and thin hemp plant is actually very useful and produces many other products. For example, hemp fiber is used to make a number of clothing products, and hemp oil can be used in skin care products and other nutritional supplements.
Some people may be turned off by the color, texture, and taste of hemp powder. It is dark green in color, covered in moss, has a rough, gritty feel, and has a musty flavor. When mixed into a drink, it tends to give the drink a dark green tint. However, the earthy taste can often be masked or greatly enhanced by adding the powder to thick fruit or dairy-based beverages, such as strawberry-banana smoothies or chocolate milkshakes. Some companies produce a version of the powder that is pre-flavored in an attempt to improve the flavor.
While the taste, texture, and color may put some people off trying hemp powder, many find that the nutritional upsides far outweigh any unpleasantness. The powder contains edistin and albumin, which are two extremely beneficial types of protein. These types of proteins serve to build and strengthen muscle fiber, aid in the production of certain types of hormones, and work to enrich the blood.
In addition to beneficial amounts of protein, the powder also contains a balance of “good” fats, namely omega 3, omega 6, and omega 9. Not many foods contain all three essential fatty acids in such an ideal balance. Hemp powder also contains a good amount of fiber and several other essential minerals, such as manganese and magnesium.
A variety of health and nutrition stores carry hemp powder. It is also available to order online through various companies and distributors. Organic versions of hemp powder can also be found, and are considered by some to be preferable and more nutrient-dense than versions that are over-processed or heavily flavored.
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