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Pipe, Vaporizers, or Sancks…Which is Best?

Cannabis experts now discourage smoking the plant as the only real downside to its use is the damage of the smoke to the lining of your lungs. Both methods of inhalation put the active compounds in cannabis directly into your bloodstream, which carries them to your brain where they attach to receptors and cause the well known effects.

You can also eat cannabis in the form of what is called edibles: cookies, brownies, and other food products. When you ingest cannabis, it goes into your intestines, then passes through your liver. Your liver processes THC into a by product called 11-hydroxy-THC, which then travels to the bloodstream and then to your brain.

Edible hemp is quickly becoming a very popular natural food source. As a matter of fact, edible hemp sales have increased some thirty-five percent from last year. Right now, the novelty of the product may be driving the sales up, but the fact is the fad of this new healthy food will not fade away any too soon.

Speaking of facts, I need to clear some negative thoughts out of your brain. Hemp is a cannabis plant like marijuana, but here is where the similarities end. I will explain the difference. Cannabis is the only plant that contains molecular compounds called cannabinoids. There are many different cannabinoids, but I will deal with just two. THC is the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, whereas CBD is the anti-psychoactive cannabinoid. Marijuana is the cannabis that is high in THC (the psychoactive cannabinoid and low in CBD (the anti-psychoactive cannabis). On the other hand, hemp, (Industrial Hemp), is high in CBD and very low in THC.

Still not convinced? Here is another fact; Industrial Hemp contains so little THC that no one can get high from it. In addition, the CBD in Industrial Hemp actually blocks the ability of anyone wanting to get high. You might say it is the “anti-marijuana.”

Now that we have cleared all that up, let us look at the nutritional value of hemp.

* It is an excellent source of protein. The seeds from hemp contain all of the nine amino acids the body needs to build and repair muscle. This is a very rare quality in a plant. This is also good news for vegetarians. They can use hemp seeds as a complete source of protein.

* Hemp also contains omega-3 fatty acids, which can help prevent a heart attack and reduce inflammation. In addition, hemp is mercury free, unlike some seafood that also provides us with our omega-3 fatty acids.

* Hemp is also loaded with nutrients such as fiber, B vitamins, iron and vitamin E. Whole seeds can be purchased in bulk and can be sprinkled on cereal and salads, or mixed in bread dough and muffins, for starters. There is no need to grind them to release the nutrients, which makes them a more convenient health food to use. Hemp oil has a mild and nutty taste to it.

* You can also purchase hemp food products such as butter, cereal, baked goods, and snacks.

All things considered hemp, or Industrial Hemp, is an ideal source for natural protein and several other nutrients.