Nutiva Organic Hemp Protein is ideal for people who wish to increase their protein consumption.
Hemp was cultivated in China more than 6,000 years ago, from a wild plant that grew in central Asia. The Chinese recognized hemp’s amazing nutritional value, and used it as a food source long before soy foods. About a thousand years ago, hemp traveled to Europe, where peasants used the plant in several ways, one of the most popular being the making of hemp butter by grinding the tasty seeds.
A Nutritional Powerhouse
Hempseed is considered by leading researchers and medical doctors to be one of the most nutritious food sources on the planet. Shelled hempseed is packed with 33 percent pure digestible protein and is rich in iron and vitamin E as well as omega-3 and GLA. A recent report funded by the Canadian government states that hemp protein is comprised of 66 percent high-quality edistin protein, and that hempseed contains the highest percentage of this of any plant source. Hemp also contains three times the vitamin E contained in flax. Unlike soy, hemp is not genetically modified, and it doesn’t contain the anti-nutritional qualities commonly found in soy.
Got Your EFAS Today?
Because the human body produces no Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs), it is important that EFAs be consumed on a regular basis. It is estimated that more than 90 percent of Americans take in too little of one of the most important EFAs–omega-3–which is found in flax, walnuts, deep-water fish, and hempseeds. EFAs are the “good fats” that doctors recommend as part of a healthy, balanced diet. The quality of omega-3 is vital, and can be diminished by oxygen, heat, and light. Thus consume the freshest seeds possible and store them in a dark, cold environment such as a refrigerator. Nutiva obtains its hemp seeds exclusively from Canada, and we date all our products. Great nutrition never tasted so good.
Nutiva's Hemp Protein 15g is an excellent source of raw organic protein, with 30% daily value (DV) per serving. It contains the added benefit of 32% DV of fiber, as well as magnesium, iron and zinc. This high-quality organic superfood has the branched-chain amino acids that are vital for good health, and it is super easy to digest. Ideal for adding to smoothies or as a nutritional boost in baked goods.
Benefits of Hemp Protein 15g:
- Of the protein, 66% is edestin (a bioactive globulin protein that's easy to digest)—more than any other plant!
- One serving provides 15g of raw organic protein and 8g of fiber per serving (32% DV).
- Hemp contains all 9 essential amino acids, with the bonus of good-for-you essential fatty acids (2g per serving).
Ingredients
Raw Organic Hemp Protein.
Directions
Mix 2-4 tablespoons of Hemp Powder with 8 ounces of milk or non-dairy milk, favourite fruit juice, smoothie or muffin recipe for a delicious, power-packed treat.
Tip: mix with almond milk and a ripe banana.
Refrigerate after opening.
*Please note packaging may vary
