Hemp production history goes way back to 8000 BC according to the Columbia History of the World. History of use of hemp and cultivation found in North America, Europe, and the great civilizations of India, Sumeria, Mesopotamia, Persia, Egypt, and Central America.
Hemp plant is resistant to pests and illnesses that it does not require pesticides or herbicides.
Hempseeds have all of the essential amino acids and essential fatty acids. Raw hempseeds contain 33 to 37 percent digestible protein, and have balanced omega-3 and omega 6 fatty acids. Also, rich in omega 9 as well.
Hemp has been used in producing body care products, clothing and fabrics, paper, rope, plastics, and for building materials.
I love to use hempseeds in my smoothie, crackers, or just sprinkle on the salad.
Showing posts with label superfoods. Show all posts
Showing posts with label superfoods. Show all posts
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
Superfoods #1 Lucuma Powder
This is a new series called, Superfoods. Today, I would like to introduce to you, Lucuma powder. As we know, the processed sugar is a "toxin" or a "poison" as The New York Times reports. Sugar is sugar whether it is white, brown, or fructose corn syrup. We love our sweets. Sweet flavor is our comfort taste. Sweet flavor brings happy feelings, satisfy cravings, and increase our waistline as well. Sugar also feeds cancer cells.
According to the Epoch Times, a report has found that the United States is the fattest of 33 countries studied. Seventy percent of Americans are now overweight, a number that will increase to 75 percent by 2020 and 86 percent by 2030! http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/05/02/is-sugar-toxic.aspx
I had to find different food source to satisfy my sweet cravings. I usually grab handful of raisins, eat sweet fruits like bananas, or my daughter's famous cacao slush or my carrot-raspberry slush. At times, I make granola with different sweet powders instead of processed sugar, agave or honey.
I found this "Gold of the Incas", Peruvian fruit, Lucuma. It comes in powder form. Lucuma is an excellent source of carbohydrates, fiber, beta-carotene, vitamin B3, niacin, and iron. It has a rich maple flavor. I use it for making granola, ice cream, cold drinks or super puck.
According to the Epoch Times, a report has found that the United States is the fattest of 33 countries studied. Seventy percent of Americans are now overweight, a number that will increase to 75 percent by 2020 and 86 percent by 2030! http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/05/02/is-sugar-toxic.aspx
I had to find different food source to satisfy my sweet cravings. I usually grab handful of raisins, eat sweet fruits like bananas, or my daughter's famous cacao slush or my carrot-raspberry slush. At times, I make granola with different sweet powders instead of processed sugar, agave or honey.
I found this "Gold of the Incas", Peruvian fruit, Lucuma. It comes in powder form. Lucuma is an excellent source of carbohydrates, fiber, beta-carotene, vitamin B3, niacin, and iron. It has a rich maple flavor. I use it for making granola, ice cream, cold drinks or super puck.
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