Saturday, January 19, 2008

Pass the Hemp

Looking for something new to snack on?

Try shelled hemp-seed nuts. Yes, they're the same seeds thatare used to grow cannabis, but these are perfectly legal, and good for you.

By weight, hemp seed provide more high-quality protein than beef or fish. Studies show that you get 6 grams of protein for ever tablespoon of seeds. Even better, they're also packed with heart-healthy alpha-linoleic acid.

Hemp-seed nuts taste very similar to sunflower seeds and you can use them in the same manner; eaten on their own or sprinkled in a salad or yoghurt.

You can find them at most health-food stores or in the natural-products section of the grocery store.

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