Hemp and cannabis seeds have many benefits for health and great nutritional value.
We can already find cannabis seeds online legally; SensorySeeds is a cannabis seed supplier with some of the best products and a wide choice of cannabis seeds from BSF.
You can now find hemp seed in most supermarkets and stores for the kitchen. So, what are you waiting for to enjoy the many cannabis seeds benefits?
Can cannabis seeds be consumed?
Eating your 5 fruits and vegetables daily is certainly one way to stay healthy, but in recent years, we’ve been learning about superfoods such as chia seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds… But what about cannabis seeds? Can they be eaten without the risk of getting high? Do they have any exciting health benefits?
Consuming hemp seeds grown outdoors is possible, and it’s legal. The consumption of cannabis seeds is authorised in the UK. However, smoking cannabis is still prohibited.
Hemp and cannabis seeds won’t get you high
Hashish, weed, pot, joint, marijuana, grass, weed… so many names for the drug cannabis… but hemp is a harmless plant that produces an active psychotropic substance when it matures: THC.
I’ll start by reassuring you: that cannabis seeds are not drugs and will not get you high. People who know me in real life or have been following me for a long time know that I don’t touch this psychotropic substance, and I’ve never even smoked a single cigarette, so a joint is no thanks.
This famous THC has ‘space’ effects on the brain, which is finally banned by law in France. Hemp is also known for its other soothing active substance, CBD, which has nothing illegal about it and is even sold in various forms or incorporated into cosmetic products or food supplements. Hemp oil is also increasingly used in cosmetics and is said to have soothing properties for the skin.
Hemp and cannabis seeds are natural sources of nutrients
Although ‘hemp hearts’ are not essentially high in protein, they are still easy to digest and very healthy. It is also highly beneficial for fitness enthusiasts to consume cannabis seeds daily.
Peeled cannabis seeds are an excellent snack if you prefer plant-based products.
Various brands offer hemp protein powder, which is made from powdered seeds. It can be pricey, but it’s becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide.
Recipe: Homemade bread with cannabis seed flour
Hemp flour lends itself well to the creation of a fragrant and particularly tasty bread, suitable for accompanying savoury dishes, cold meats, cheeses and meats. To make the perfect loaf of hemp flour bread, you’ll need :
– 450 g type 0 or wholemeal flour ;
– 30 g hemp flour
– 1/2 cube fresh brewer’s yeast;
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 glass of water;
– extra virgin olive oil.
Alternatives to cannabis seed flour
If you’re unfamiliar with hemp flour and prefer to experiment with other uses for hemp sativa, there are two valid alternatives: hemp seeds and hemp seed oil or cannabis oil.
To retain their characteristics and properties intact, hemp seeds must be eaten raw, added as a condiment, or used as a natural ingredient in muesli, salads, desserts, and fruit salads for breakfast or snacks.
They can also be used in the preparation of bread, breadsticks or hot dishes, bearing in mind that the relative nutritional values remain intact only when they are raw. Other uses for hemp seeds are in smoothies or centrifuges or the preparation of hemp tofu and hemp seed milk.
They should be kept refrigerated to avoid going rancid. They can also be used as an extra ingredient in smoothies.
They are also used to make milk from hemp seeds and hemp tofu, an excellent alternative to the classic soya-based tofu. Hemp seeds are best stored in the fridge to avoid going rancid.
Hemp oil, on the other hand, can be considered a genuine natural supplement capable of ensuring the whole body’s well-being. The precious raw dressing can be used on vegetables, salads and soups or applied to the skin to soothe skin problems such as dermatitis, acne and skin diseases.
To retain all its properties, cannabis oil should preferably be used raw
Cannabis oil is generally stored in dark glass bottles in the refrigerator; once opened. However, it should be consumed within a month at the latest. Indicated if you want to make a real ‘shock’ integration, cannabis oil is recognised for its relative richness in essential fatty acids, as well as for its marked antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties: in this case, as a natural supplement or dietary supplement, the recommended daily dose varies from 1 to 3 teaspoons.