There has been much excitement of late about the health benefits of hemps seeds, hemp oil and hemp protein powder. These hemp products don’t contain THC which is the active ingredient in marijuana. So, no you’re not going to get high from these hemp products, however you are going to get healthy!!

Hemp seeds are one of the most nutritious seeds in the world, containing a concentrated balance of proteins, an excellent source of essential fatty acids being Omega, 3, 6 and Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA). They have minimal sugars, starches, or saturated fats and almost no carbohydrates, high amounts of Vitamin E, plus Vitamin B, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron and Zinc. They are the only known plant food source of Vitamin D3 and contain both soluble and insoluble fibre. What a great reason to include hemp seeds, oil, or protein powder in your diet!!

If you’re looking for an energy hit, hemp seeds with hemp protein powder are great to add to your smoothie. They’re a nutritious start to the day, containing gut cleansing fibre and practically no carbohydrates. Hemp oil can be used in salad dressings, drizzled over meals, added to smoothies, and even used as a skin moisturiser. Some customers have found hemp oil very helpful for various skin conditions such as dry skin and even eczema. Hemp Protein has a nutty flavour and is great for smoothies or to add to cooking.

RAW CHOCOLATE HEMP SEED PUDDING

Ingredients

¾ cup Hemp Seeds Aust Hemp Seeds; 3 ripe bananas; 2 Tbsp Organic Road Raw Cacao Powder; ¾ cup Organic Road Coconut Milk; 1/3 cup Organic Road Shredded Coconut; Strawberries and Blueberries

Method: Add hemp seeds, bananas, raw cacao powder and coconut milk to food processor and blend until smooth. Pour into dishes, refrigerate for 2 hours then top with blueberries, strawberries or fruit of your choice and sprinkle with shredded coconut.

NUT BUTTER HEMP PROTEIN BARS

Ingredients:

375g Go Vita Smooth Peanut Butter; ½ cup Organic Road Coconut Oil; ¼ cup Organic Road Maple Syrup; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup Hemp Seeds Australia Hemp Protein; ½ cup Hemp Seeds Australia Hemps Seeds; 1 cup Go Vita Apple Juice Infused Cranberries, ½ cup Australian Sunflower Seeds.

Method: Combine coconut oil, peanut butter and maple syrup and heat in saucepan. Stir constantly until mixture liquifies. Add vanilla, protein powder, hemp seeds and cranberries, mixing through until smooth.

Line a small loaf tin with baking paper and pour mixture into tin, spreading evenly. Sprinkle sunflower kernels over mixture, pressing into mixture. Refrigerate for 2 hours to set. Remove from tin and cut into slices. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.