One of the reasons I love having nuts and seeds around the house is that you never have to worry about having 'milk' for recipes. Throw a handful of nuts or seeds into a high speed blender with some water and you have 'milk.'
Hemp seeds are wonderful for that purpose. They blend up smooth and creamy, and very little need for straining. Add a touch of agave or a few dates and you've got a very pleasant tasting drink.
The best thing about hemp seeds is that they are considered to be one of the few food sources that have all the nutritional requirements for human life. And many people have fears of not getting enough protein.
Without getting into too much detail, which is available with a little study, the human body doesn't really use protein. All protein that comes into the body is broken down into amino acids, and the body then takes the amino acids and builds the kind of protein that it needs at that time. The body can wear itself out breaking down proteins; so much easier on the body to eat foods high in amino acids.
Like hemp seeds! Flax seeds are a second best option, then I'm told by southerners that certain kinds of tomatoes mixed with okra are another choice. Okra is not one of my favorites, although it is good to know where to get amino acids!
Use hemp seeds plain as a snack, as a milk drink, as garnish on deserts and smoothies. They are used as easily in areas you would use walnuts or other nuts or seeds. They are just a bit smaller!
Do something good for yourself today. Enjoy some hemp seeds!
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