[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hemp, unfortunately, has been cast in a certain image. People, in general, associate it with marijuana in all three forms prevalent in India, namely bhang, charas, and ganja. It is amazing, therefore, how hemp, which is a remote cousin of marijuana, turns out to be a wonder food. Each part of this plant can be consumed by humans with plenty of benefits.
One such part of hemp, which brings in huge benefits despite its tiny size, are seeds, popularly called hemp hearts. The foremost benefit of hemp hearts is their ability to help us lose weight. Let us see how hemp seeds enable us to shed those kilos.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Boosts metabolism
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Regular consumption of hemp seeds results in an increase in the metabolism in the human intestine. This results in a significant reduction in weight evening if you take a high-fat diet. Of course, it doesn’t mean you should begin consuming a lot of fat and refrain from a daily exercise regimen. Nutrient values in hemp hearts which trigger metabolism do their bit in making our body drop weight and gain health.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Builds muscle mass
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Rich in protein, hemp seeds help body build muscle mass. As any dietician will tell you, you need to take a protein-based diet and lessen the intake of carbs and fats. Just adding three tablespoons of raw hemp to your regular food intake will help you alter things for the better. Moreover, it will also enable you get rid of the expensive protein powder.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Absorb good fats
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]While you need to put a stop to taking bad fats, you still need to consume good fats as your body needs them as much it does protein and vitamins. Essential fatty elements your body requires include an omega-3 alpha-linolenic acid. Taking hemp hearts on a regular basis helps keep the balance between omega-6 and omega-3 acids. These elements have the presence of trans fats and are low in saturated fats.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Perfect pick for those who have opted for a keto diet
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If you have decided to be on a keto diet, hemp hearts are the right diet component for you. Having mild, nutty flavor, you will love adding hemp seeds to your toasts or oatmeal. It will help take a fulfilling diet without adding the carbs.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Role of protein-rich hemp hearts in losing weight
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]As any medical practitioner will tell you, you need to replace a carb-based diet with a protein-based diet for losing weight.
Hemp seeds are a perfect source of protein, thanks to all 20 amino acids, 9 essential and 2 semi-essential amino acids. This is an important fact as the human body is unable to produce these amino acids internally. Moreover, hemp hearts are known for storing the highest amount of Edestin protein in all the available food items. What makes Edestin special is that it is a highly active digestible form of active protein. The presence of Edestin in the body helps in absorbing nutrients efficiently.
Albumin protein is also there in hemp hearts in good quantity. It is the same protein whose presence in eggs has made them such a rich source of protein. What makes hemp special is that it offers a plant-based protein. This protein is also 100% organic and non-GMO.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Rolf of fiber content in making hemp hearts so beneficial for health
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Among all the natural fibers, hemp hearts have the fiber content that is the longest and most durable. You can grow hemp without any deleterious herbicides or pesticides, which makes it devoid of any element that might harm your body. What is more, hemp seeds help in digestion, augment metabolism, and balance the hormones?
Even the ancient Vedic texts this superfood and it is high time we reintroduce it. Several modern studies have also underlined the weight loss benefits of hemp hearts.
When nature has endowed us plenty of hemp, arranging for us a one-of-a-kind superfood that can keep our weight in check, there is simply no reason for us to depend on expensive packaged drugs and infringe upon your biochemical structure. Consuming pure natural food is always better.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
How to effectively consume hemp seeds
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][tm_image align=”center” image=”13621″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]You may spray hemp hearts on your food items and salads. Not only will it add nutritional value but it will also make the food taste more delicious. Alternatively, you may ground the seeds into powder and add them to your milk or other drink items.
You can use these tiny seeds with your everyday food items in any of the following ways:
- Spray hemp hearts over cereal, yogurt or fruit.
- Crush the seeds and add them to milk or juice.
- Mix hemp hearts with your salad.
- Eat seeds raw and you will certainly appreciate the crunchy, nutty taste.
Another way of consuming hemp seeds is to turn them into rich hemp milk using seeds, coconut sugar, vanilla extract, and water. Grind hemp hearts and blend them together with these ingredients. You will be delighted to consume the dense and rich hemp milk you get.
What makes hemp hearts super-easy to use is the fact you can add them to almost any food item you choose such as pulses, rice, vegetables, salads, pasta, fruit-bowls, juices, or shakes. Just enriching your daily food intake by 2-3 tablespoons of hemp hearts will be enough for your dietary requirements.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
How to identify the right seeds
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Look for feminized seeds as they have the best nutritional value. Hemp hearts sourced from the pristine Himalayan valley are also high in nutritional elements helpful in weight loss. A natural plant in the Himalayan region, the hemp plants these seeds are sourced from, grow in highly fertile soil, and are watered by the rivers in the Gangetic river system.
If hemp has been decentralized in your state, you may also look for certification from state departments of agriculture. Sourcing your seeds from a seller with a proven track record will also help. Checking online reviews and touching base with people who have already used the seeds from a particular supplier will help you get the insights needed.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]