Hemp seeds come from the Cannabis sativa — yes, the marijuana plant. You can get hemp seeds shelled hulled or unshelled whole — the hulled kind are white while whole ones are light brown and kind of look like lentils. Like chia seeds, hemp seeds are a great addition to your healthy snack. They have a mild nutty flavor, but it won't interfere with or overpower the other flavors in your smoothie or bar.
They are also packed with fiber, protein and fatty acids. Because they both kind of sound the same. Both chia seeds and hemp seeds are rich in fiber, plant-based protein, the good kind of fat omega-3 fatty acids and other various vitamins. Now we are talking about the minerals. I have hemp in my fridge because of the natural magnesium and iron hemp contains.
Adding seeds to your CARE balanced plate and hitting your produce goals will ensure you have this vitamin C. I also love the softer texture of hemp seeds in smoothies compared to more noticeable chia seeds. Now we get excited about soluble fiber. Rehydrated chia seeds are an incredible source of soluble fiber. Soluble fiber helps regulate the speed of your digestive system. Insoluble fiber like in fruit skins helps speed it up.
Soluble fibers are essential to nourishing our native strains of gut bacteria and healing the digestive system in cases of IBS, constipation, and food intolerance. Seeds and nuts are primarily a fat source. Two tablespoons of seeds could be used for 1 protein serving, but remember now that you are also adding 2 fat servings to you meal.
And that could be perfectly great, but if you have other fat sources in the meal, too, this is where incremental calories and slowing of the rate of weight loss sets in this topic is covered in detail in the materials for CARE Step: Protein and Fats.
The research that has shown the most positive results to-date for using seeds and nuts to help reduce disease risk is an average of three tablespoons per day in total from all sources including almonds and walnuts. Some information may no longer be current. My trainer suggested I add hemp hearts to my smoothie. How are they different from flax or chia seeds?
Are they healthier? It used to be we sprinkled wheat germ on food to get a boost of vitamins, minerals and healthy fats. Today, so-called "super seeds" like chia, flax and hemp will give your smoothie or protein shake a powerful nutritional edge. All are healthy add-ons that deliver fibre, minerals, antioxidants and alpha linolenic acid ALA , an anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acid. What's the difference between them? Hemp seeds outshine chia and flax when it comes to protein: Two tablespoons serve up almost 7 grams, the amount found in two egg whites.
Plus, the protein in hemp seeds contains all essential amino acids, something that's unusual for plant foods. Hemp Seeds src. Calories and Carbs calories Both hemp seeds and chia seeds are high in calories. Vitamin C Hemp seeds and chia seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - hemp seed has 0. Vitamin A Hemp seeds and chia seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A per grams and chia seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E Hemp seeds and chia seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - hemp seed has 0. Chia Seeds Hemp Seeds Thiamin 0. Chia Seeds Hemp Seeds alpha linoleic acid Customize your serving size The comparison below is by common portions, e.
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