Nut
Hemp Seed
A soft, nutty little seed that offers a rare, ready-made balance of plant fats and protein.
🌱 What it is
Hemp seeds, often sold as shelled 'hemp hearts,' are the soft, nutty seeds of the hemp plant, eaten sprinkled on food or blended into smoothies.
✨ How it may help
- May help support heart health with balanced omega fats
- May help support skin health
- May help supply complete plant protein
- May help support a healthy inflammatory response
🥄 How to use it
Sprinkle 1–2 tablespoons of hemp hearts (shelled hemp seeds) on oatmeal, salads, or smoothies; they're soft and need no grinding.
🥗 Nutrition
Per 3 tablespoons (~30g) · about 166 calories
- Protein 9.5g
- Magnesium 210mg
- Healthy fats 14g
- Iron 2.4mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
⚖️ Caution
Contains no meaningful THC and won't cause any 'high,' but its healthy oils can go rancid — store in the fridge and introduce gradually if new to higher-fiber, higher-fat foods.
🍃 A note from nature
A plant long grown for fiber and food alike, its small seeds quietly packed with everything the body needs to thrive.