Hemp Hearts Vs. Hemp Seeds

If you are looking for ways to add protein and other essential nutrients to your diet, look no further than hemp. As far as healthy snacks go, hemp hearts are at the top of the list. They pack a serious nutritional punch. Hemp hearts contain essential omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Three tablespoons of hemp hearts contain 10 grams of complete plant-based protein and 15 percent of your daily iron. But if you’ve recently discovered the powerful nutrition of hemp,  you are probably wondering what is the difference is between hemp seeds and hemp hearts.  

Hemp Seed and Hemp Heart Differences

Hemp Seeds

Hemp seeds are the seed of the Cannabis Sativa plant and have a hard nut-like exterior and soft chewy inside. They are a great crunchy snack option with packed with all the benefits of hemp foods but are difficult to add to recipes with their hard exterior. Think sunflower seed.

Hemp Hearts

Hemp hearts are raw, hulled hemp seeds. They are the soft, chewy center found inside the shell of the hemp seed. Hemp hearts have a subtle nutty flavor and can be consumed raw. You can also cook or toast them if you prefer, making hemp hearts the perfect pantry staple because of their versatility. You can add them to oatmeal, smoothies, desserts and more. They are great for keto, paleo, and dairy-free diets. There are few superfoods that can equal hemp hearts nutrition.

The benefits Hemp Hearts and Hemp Seeds Share:

There are so many hemp seeds and hemp hearts benefits that it is hard to list them all. Here are just a few of our favorite reasons to love having hemp in our diet:

Fights Inflammation

Hemp hearts have a very unique and rare fatty acid profile that includes a 3:1 ratio of fatty acids Omega-6 and Omega-3, which is the perfect ratio for the human body.

Hemp hearts also contain gamma linoleic (GLA) and stearidonic fatty acids. These also help fight inflammation and enhance immune system functioning. Chronic inflammation in the body can trigger a long list of problems from arthritis to cancer.  

Relieves PMS Symptoms

Does PMS get you down each month? You can ease some of those awful recurring monthly symptoms with hemp hearts.  Hemp hearts contain GLA, which has been shown to help alleviate the symptoms of PMS by balancing hormone levels. It’s hard to believe that these tiny seeds are great for soothing and nourishing your body and tasty to boot.

Good For Muscles and Joints

Hemp hearts contain the essential fatty acid Omega-3. This fatty acid is necessary for joint and muscle repair. Omega-3 is a superstar in the nutrient world. In addition to being great for joints and muscles, it also helps fight and manage heart disease and lower blood pressure.

Easily Digestible Nutrients

The protein from hemp hearts comes from edestin, which is an easily digestible protein. This protein is easily absorbed and used by the human body. Because of this, hemp hearts also have a low allergy potential, making them a great fill in for people with soy or peanut allergies.

Start adding hemp to your diet. It’s easy!

Get all the powerful nutrition and none of the hassle. Start adding Humming Hemp hemp hearts or hemp oil to your everyday recipes or start with a hummingbar™ hemp bars as your new go-to bar.

Humming Hemp products are non-GMO, certified Paleo,  keto friendly, and grown in the heart of America. Pick them up at your local Safeway, Albertson, GNC, Safeway, Fred Meyer grocery stores, or online right here from us.

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