HEMP
Hemp, also known as industrial hemp, can be seen by some people as a controversial plant, but it doesn’t need to be because when it comes to nutrition, hemp is rich in vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that provide some significant health benefits. It also acts as an antioxidant, helping reduce free radicals that can cause cell damage in your body.
Getting enough healthy fats in your diet is important for keeping your heart and cardiovascular system healthy. Hemp is particularly rich in these healthy fats, including omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Both of these fats are known for improving heart health by reducing cholesterol, blood pressure, and triglycerides.
Hemp oil is also rich in gamma linolenic acid (GLA), which has been linked to reduced symptoms of Premenstrual Symptoms {PMS}. It appears that GLA reduces the effect of the hormone prolactin on the body. Prolactin is often identified as a major cause of the negative symptoms of PMS, especially breast tenderness, irritability, bloating, and depression. Hemp is an important tool to help relieve these unpleasant symptoms.
Fiber is critical for a healthy digestive system, and hemp is an excellent source of both soluble and insoluble fiber. Insoluble fiber helps add bulk to your stool and may be linked to a lower risk of bowel cancer. Meanwhile, soluble fiber acts as a prebiotic and feeds the “good” bacteria that live in your intestines. In combination, soluble and insoluble fiber from hemp help keep your digestive system running smoothly and prevent a number of common conditions such as constipation, ulcers, and hemorrhoids.
Protein is critical for the health of your muscles and organs. Hemp is one of just a few plant foods that are considered “complete” proteins, containing all the essential amino acids. Your body can also absorb hemp protein better than many other plant-based proteins, adding hemp to your diet is a quick and easy way to get more protein.
The combination of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in hemp is good for more than just your heart. Early studies suggest that adding hemp to your diet may help relieve symptoms of eczema by balancing the lipids in your blood, reducing skin dryness and itchiness.
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