Hemp Health Posts

What you need to know about raw hemp hearts: Facts and Benefits

By The Hummingbird / September 11, 2020

What do you need to know about hemp hearts? If that’s the question on your mind today, you’ve come to the right place.  Bottom line up front: raw hemp hearts are the inner part of the hemp seed. Hemp hearts are cultivated from the Cannabis Sativa plant and they can be a part of a…

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Is hemp protein good for Ulcerative Colitis?: The easily digestible superfood!

By The Hummingbird / September 11, 2020

If you’ve come to this post, you must be wondering, “Is hemp protein good for Ulcerative Colitis?”. Hemp protein would be an excellent choice to add to your diet if you have Ulcerative Colitis because of its many nutritional benefits. Ulcerative Colitis is one of the many different inflammatory bowel diseases. Ulcerative Colitis specifically is…

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Whey Protein Powder Alternative: The Best Vegan Protein Powder

By Lydia Knox / September 10, 2020

Getting your protein is essential, so whey protein powder is the go-to after a workout. But after tasting the chalky animal-based protein you’ll wonder, what is the best whey protein powder alternative?  Hemp protein powder is the best alternative for whey protein powder because it’s just as easy to digest and contains all nine essential…

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Can I eat Hemp Hearts on a Whole30 diet?

By The Hummingbird / September 7, 2020

You want to add hemp hearts to your Whole30 diet, but you’re not sure if they’re on the list of approved foods. So you ask yourself, can I eat hemp hearts on a Whole30 diet? We’ve been asked this question a lot so now it is time to get to the bottom of it. In…

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Hemp Seed Nutrition Facts: Health Benefits and Uses 

By Lydia Knox / September 2, 2020

Hemp seed nutrition facts are a long list of health benefits. The vitamins and minerals inside can be used to benefit everything from your heart to your head. When reading a nutrition label hard to pronounce unnatural ingredients can be confusing. Isn’t it always nice to know exactly what you’re eating? In the case of…

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Does Hemp Protein Contain Lectins?

By The Hummingbird / September 1, 2020

Does hemp protein contain lectins? The short answer is that hemp contains little to no lectins. Since lectins are found in just about every plant-based food on the planet, with few exceptions, this little detail matters if you’re on a heavily plant-based or lectin-free diet.  Lectins have gained some attention since some research shows that…

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Benefits of Hemp Oil: What is Hemp Used and Good For?

By Lydia Knox / August 31, 2020

What is hemp oil used for? Hemp oil is used for everything from your hair, skin, and nails to making dressing for a salad. Hemp oil is also good for inflammation, anxiety, and pain.  If that’s not enough it works internally boosting your immune system, improving digestive health, and promoting a healthy brain and heart.…

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Hemp Oil on a Keto Diet: The Perfect Low Carb Superfood

By Lydia Knox / August 21, 2020

Is hemp oil keto friendly? Yes, Hemp oil is perfect for the keto diet! If you’ve been scrambling to find out what oils are OK for keto, look no further than hemp oil. The low carb superfood is perfect for keto. A diet tailored to burning fat with good fat needs hemp oil, the most…

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What is the Comedogenic Rating of Hemp Oil?

By Lydia Knox / August 18, 2020

What is the comedogenic rating of hemp oil? The comedogenic rating of hemp oil is zero on a scale of zero to five. Zero is considered less likely to clog your pores. Imagine, using a natural based oil for skincare that won’t result in acne or blackheads. Hemp oil provides just that, a safe skincare…

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Can You Be Allergic to Hemp Hearts?

By Lydia Knox / August 12, 2020

Can you be allergic to hemp hearts? Sadly, the answer is yes, but don’t worry too much yet, a hemp heart allergy is rare. To know for sure, you will have to check with your allergist. Until then, here are some symptoms you may encounter if you have a hemp heart food allergy.  Can You…

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