The following post was written by Mathew G. Kadey MSc., an Ontario-based dietician and writer.
The importance of obtaining high quality protein from the diet should not be taken lightly. Protein is the fundamental building block for
our muscles and it is essential that these
same muscles be supplied with a daily dose of high quality protein. This is especially true for those who are exercising on a regular basis.
As a result of this need, protein powders are in high demand. Despite its drawbacks, soy protein has traditionally been the most
popular choice in terms of a plant protein supplement. However, there is now a new option and it’s definitely worth some attention.
For some time now, hemp as a food has been available in Hemp Seed Nut, Hemp Seed Nut Butter and Hemp Seed Oil forms. Now consumers can benefit from hemp in the form of a protein powder. Hemp Protein Powder has been raising eyebrows in the marketplace as a very competitive protein source and a great source of all the essential amino acids.
Hemp foods come from the same plant species as marijuana (Cannabis sativa l.), but from a special variety that contains virtually no THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the chemical that triggers marijuana’s psychoactive effects. Hemp Protein Powder is produced when whole hemp seeds are cold-pressed to expel the oil, leaving behind a dry “cake.” This cake is then milled at low temperatures to remove some of the fibre and produce a concentrated form of protein.
Nutritional Benefits of Hemp… Continue reading →
