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ALL ABOUT HEMP HEARTS
Hemp hearts are the soft inner part of hemp seeds after removing the outer shell. The tiny cream and green-colored seeds are sometimes called shelled or hulled hemp seeds.
Hemp hearts come from the Cannabis sativa L. plant. But unlike some other species of the cannabis plant, hemp hearts have nonmedicinal levels (less than 0.3%) of the psychoactive compound THC.
Here's the nutrition facts for 1 ounce (or 28.5 grams) of hemp hearts, per the USDA:
157 calories
9 grams protein
2 grams carbohydrate
14 grams fat
1 gram fiber
< 1 gram sugar
Amazing protein content! One ounce of the hearts contain 9 grams of protein — three grams more than a single egg and nearly double that of chia seeds — according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).\
The health benefits of hemp hearts run aplenty, offering everything from nutrients that support bone and heart health to essential minerals for plant-based eaters.
In just 1 ounce of hemp hearts, you'll get more than double the daily recommended amount of alpha-linolenic acid, a type of omega-3 that your body can't produce on its own — meaning it needs to be obtained from your diet, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
One ounce of hemp hearts provide 210 milligrams of magnesium and 495 milligrams of phosphorus, which breaks down to a substantial 68 percent and 70 percent respectively of your recommended daily allowances for each of those nutrients
Add to salads, smoothies, cereals, trail mix, granola, pancakes, eat them raw with honey or alone, and countless other great ways to munch healthy!