If you don’t already use hemp seeds, now is the perfect time to start incorporating them into your daily meals. Hemp seeds are packed full of nutritious benefits and are great for weight loss, lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, improving circulation and blood sugar, and helping to increase your energy levels. Hemp seeds can also help to reduce inflammation in the body and they speed up recovery from injury or disease.
Hemp seeds are high in Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids help to lower blood pressure and decrease your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Omega-6 fatty acids help to maintain bone health, regulate metabolism, improve brain function, and stimulate skin and hair growth.
Not only are hemp seeds great for your physical health, but they are great for improving your memory and fighting diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. When eaten regularly, hemp seeds can improve your mood and even fight anxiety and depression.
Hemp seeds are easy to digest and are a great source of protein for vegans, vegetarians, or for people who are allergic to soy or nuts. Just 3 tablespoons contains 11 grams of protein! They are more digestible than other protein including meat, whole eggs, cow’s milk, or cheese. Plus, hemp seeds contain all 10 essential amino acids. Essential amino acids help to improve mental function and muscle control, but also help to maintain healthy cells, muscles, organs, and tissues.
To receive the amazing benefits of hemp seeds, try mixing them into your daily smoothie, yogurt, pudding, bowl of oatmeal, or even in your bowl of cereal. Try sprinkling hemp seeds on your fruit, salad or pasta. You can even make baked goods with hemp seeds.
For a quick and easy snack, peel one banana and slather almond butter or peanut butter on both sides. Roll the banana in about a tablespoon of hemp seeds and enjoy for an easy energy boost.
If you struggle with pain and inflammation, hemp seeds could help to reduce your symptoms. Try eating a tablespoon of hemp seeds each day and see if you notice any positive changes. The easiest way to incorporate hemp seeds into your daily meals is to add them to your daily smoothies or sprinkle them on your meals. If you’re new to using hemp seeds, this is probably the easiest way to start experimenting with them.
If you suffer from back or neck pain, or maybe you are recovering from an injury, you may also benefit from chiropractic care. Our chiropractors at Premier Health offer chiropractic adjustments, nutritional counseling, massage therapy, corrective exercises, ice-heat therapy, acupuncture, and more. Schedule an appointment with one of our licensed and experienced chiropractors today and we would be happy to assist you with any of your chiropractic needs.