The Hemp seeds, still very unknown, turn out to be a 'superfood'. Since they are very rich in vegetable protein, they provide Omega 3 and 6 or the so-called healthy fats, in a very balanced percentage. They also contain minerals such as magnesium, manganese, iron and phosphorus.
They are highly recommended for people with cholesterol and, due to its high content (30%) in vegetable protein, to athletes and vegetarians. Also, they digest better than soybean. They are taken in salads, sauteed toast, yogurt, smoothies or soups.
Cultivation of hemp seeds
Joan Asensio, dedicated to agriculture, began to cultivate them in sparkles (Barcelona) manner organic farming. The drying process of the seeds is carried out naturally. This is essential to preserve all its nutritional properties. Then the peeling is cold.
Later "I began to experiment from a nutritional point of view", he tells us Asensio. Thus, he developed a product line around these peeled seeds creating different mixtures with other seeds and pseudo-cereals. Today they are already in the market through your company, EcoCanem.
The mixes are based on both their nutrients and their taste. There are combinations with chia, which has laxative property; and with sesame, kale, tomato and onion. In this case they are very good in salads, pasta, sautéed vegetables and also in bread with tomato. He has also combined them with sesame, maca and lemon, ideal to take it with yogurt; or with quinoa and puffed amaranth.
EcoCanem sell also hemp protein powder. After extracting the protein from cold pressing and filtering to first produce the oil of hemp seed, protein powder is created. This is achieved by cold milling, cold husking and finally sieving.
It contains 100 grams of vegetable protein for every 40 grams, which makes it a complement that people like athletes. The recommended daily dose of Hemp seeds is 2/3 tablespoons.
