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Hemp Seed
A soft, nutty seed with an ideal balance of plant omega fats and complete protein, supporting the heart and skin.
⤢📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 90/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 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.
📜 Where it comes from
Hemp seeds have been used as a food source for thousands of years across Asia and Europe, though their cultivation was restricted in much of the 20th century due to hemp's association with cannabis. Renewed legal cultivation in recent decades has brought hemp hearts back into popularity as a nutritious whole food.
✨ Why it's good for you
- 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
🥗 Nutrition
Per 3 tablespoons (~30g) · about 166 calories
- Protein 9.5g
- Magnesium 210mg
- Healthy fats 14g
- Iron 2.4mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
🥄 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.
How much: 1–2 tablespoons of hemp hearts daily.
Why it works: Hemp seeds provide a naturally balanced ratio of omega-3 and omega-6 fats along with complete protein, a combination nutritionists say supports heart health, skin, and steady energy throughout the day.
Show full details & how to prepare it
Hemp seeds (hemp hearts) offer a near-ideal balance of plant omega-3 and omega-6 fats, a complete protein with all the essential amino acids, and plenty of minerals — all in a soft, nutty seed that needs no grinding. They support the heart and nourish the skin, with no THC and no 'high.'
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⚠️ Cautions
- A whole food and very safe; hemp seeds contain no meaningful THC and won't cause any 'high.'
- Their healthy oils can go rancid — store in the fridge.
- Introduce gradually if you're not used to higher-fiber, higher-fat foods.
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