I love to sprinkle a few tablespoons of this nutty little seed on my oatmeal, salads, and tofu scrambles and you can basically add it to anything you want. It provides a subtle nut-like flavor to whatever you might be dining on. But the best part is the nutritional value in this little powerhouse. First of all, hemp seeds are a good source of vegetarian protein, providing up to 10 grams per serving. Also, it is a terrific source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids which (in the correct ratio) are so important for cardiovascular and immune health. Hemp has been known to help people with autoimmune diseases possibly for its immune strengthening properties. Finally, hemp contains some vitamin E and other minerals that are important in overall health. The best part about hemp seed is that it's easy! All I do is sprinkle a little out of the bag and into whatever I'm eating and voila! Good stuff with little effort=happiness. An added bonus in our household too is that I can put this in the oatmeal our son eats and he gets all that goodness in his growing body too. You can usually pick up a bag of hemp seed in any grocery store now. Of course stores like Whole Foods carries it but the health food sections of mainstream stores have it now too. Check it out!
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