Hemp milk is made by pulverizing hemp seeds, blending them with water and straining out the solid residue. The "milk" provides both omega-6 and omega-3 essential fatty acids in a healthy three-to-one ratio. Note the omega-3 in hemp is alpha-linolenic acid, not the more nutritious forms (EPA and DHA) found in marine life. Other nutrients include magnesium, phytosterols, ascorbic acid, beta-carotene, calcium, fiber, iron, potassium, phosphorus, riboflavin, niacin and thiamin, and antioxidants like vitamin E.
Hemp milk also contains all the essential amino acids, making it a good source of protein. Hemp is easily digestible because of its bio-available enzymes. Anyone allergic to soy or dairy should be able to safely consume hemp milk.
If you're looking for a high-quality protein supplement, give Nutiva Hemp Protein Powder a try - it’s superb! I wanted to stay away from the whey and concentrated soy protein powders, so I tried this one. It tastes good, isn’t grainy and doesn’t have any after taste. You’ll find it on the bottom shelf in the Natural foods department.
Celebrate Earth Day with a Green Hemp Smoothie:
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1 container of Odwalla Superfood
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1 scoop Nutiva Hemp Protein powder
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1 cup Living Harvest Tempt Original Hemp milk
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Blend well
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Makes 2 servings
