Why Hemp? Six Reasons at Least

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Very recently, I received an email in response to an article posted on Natural News several weeks ago. The reader was critical of Dr. Blaylock's advice for fish oil as an Omega 3 source in my article. He thought I should have referred to hemp oil as an exceptional source of Omega 3 (for vegetarians and vegans in particular) and even for carnivores, since mercury routinely gets sucked up by fish in our polluted waters. Not to mention the controversy over-harvesting (of fish) and the dangers of consuming farmed fish. Farmed Fish Could Give Humans Mad Cow Disease.

So, I started looking into hemp, and I have found more than one reason why hemp oil, seeds, and powders should be consumed as "super foods".

1. Hemp is the best source of plant based essential fatty acids with its perfect 3 to 1 ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 3.
   
2. Hemp also contains Omega 9, giving you the complete trio of essential fatty acids.
   
3. Hemp contains the most protein and best balance of amino acids than any other plant source.
4. Hemp is rich in antioxidants and vitamins C and E.
5. Unlike soy or legume protein sources, hemp's protein is easily digested without the enzyme inhibitors that create gas.
   
6. Toasted hemp seeds are tasty and hemp oils are better tasting than fish oils.
   

And it doesn't have to be certified organic. Hemp is hardy enough to not need insecticides and pesticides. Canadian hemp is THC free. So you can't get high. Ah well!

Even though the chemical industries have pressured or bought the powers that be in the States to prohibit growing hemp for decades, THC free hemp products from Canada are allowed. The nervous system and brain needs Omega 3, which is low or missing completely from other food sources, while the cardiovascular system needs Omega 6 and 9.

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Background Read: Dr. Andrew Weil,
Therapeutic Hemp Oil, Omega-3s and GLA

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