Hemp Seed: A Complete Plant Protein
Plain-English guides on hemp seed nutrition, omega balance and everyday use — plus where to buy quality Canadian hemp seed.
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Can You Cook Hemp Seeds? Why Heat Ruins the Omega-3s (and What to Do Instead)
You can cook hemp seeds, but high heat oxidizes their fragile omega-3 fats and bruises the flavour. This guide breaks down what happens at each temperature, gives a method-by-method table, and lays out simple heat-safe rules for keeping the nutrition intact.
Hemp Seed FAQ: Ten Common Questions Answered
Raw versus cooked, daily serving size, refrigeration, drug tests, kids, pregnancy, expiry, and the anti-inflammatory question. Concise answers with current evidence.
Hemp Seed Allergies: What to Know
Hemp allergy is uncommon but documented. The implicated proteins (edestin, 11S globulins), cross-reactivity with other seeds and tomato/peach LTP, and current Canadian labelling guidance.
Hemp Seed for Athletes: A Practical Guide
Where hemp seed fits pre and post training, the leucine gap versus whey, the case for hemp-pea blends, and how vegan athletes use hemp for complete daily protein.
Sprouting Hemp Seed at Home
The four-day jar method using whole (unhulled) hemp seed, safety considerations, and what to do when seeds do not sprout. Hulled hemp seed will not work.
Hemp Seed vs Quinoa: Two Complete Plant Proteins Compared
Both are complete proteins, but one is a high-fat seed topping and the other a starchy base. Why they are complements rather than competitors, with guidance for specific goals.
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