Notable health benefits that hemp seeds can bring to you

Dhwani Vora | Apr 30, 2019, 13:47 IST
If there's one plant that is one of the world's most versatile, it has to be hemp. Hemp is being used since thousands of years in several ways ranging from clothing to paper to building houses.

It is quite a healer since it's infused with nutrients, antioxidants and fiber. Hemp seeds are the seeds that you get out of cannabis sativa plant. Traditionally, cannabis comes from the same source but like CBD oil, hemp seed or hemp oil has no psychoactive effects. And that is because there is only a trace amount of THC in these seeds or seed oil.

Since it is known as a superfood, here are some reasons why you should use them for health benefits:

- They're rich in nutrients: Hemp seeds contain 30% fat, 80% of which is 'good' kind which is polyunsaturated fats. They're also rich in Omega 6 and Omega 3. Since the body doesn't produce these fats, we usually need to get both omega oils from an external sources just like the food that we eat. Hemp seeds are also quite rich in vitamin E that works in favour of balancing cholesterol and fights free radicals.

- They improve skin condition: Since hemp seeds are a great source of essential fatty acids, they work wonders for improving skin conditions. Hemp seed helps in improving dry skin conditions and itchiness. If you suffer from skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis, hemp seed oil is the one that can improve blood levels of essential fatty acids which work wonders on benefiting skin conditions.

- They have high protein levels: More than 25% of the hemp seeds' total calories come from only and only protein. If hemp seeds are compared to beef by weight, the stats will be the same, which is surprisingly good. Just 2-3 tablespoons of hemp seeds can provide you with 11 grams of plant based protein.

- They aid digestion: Hemp seeds are very easily digestible. The protein that you get from nuts, lentils and beans at times can be difficult to digest and can very much give you unwanted side effects like gas and bloating. Compared to that, hemp seeds are very rich in fiber which is quite essential for our body as it improves our digestive health.

- They boost heart health: Hemp seeds have two most important ingredients which can promote a healthy heart. One is fiber and and the other is healthy fats. The GLA that is found in hemp seeds is linked to the reduction in inflammation in the body. Hemp seeds have the potential to lower the risk of heart diseases.

Hence, ladies and gentlemen, make use of hemp seeds if you wish to better your health.
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