Hemp seeds are one of the most nutritious grains on Earth. They are rich in high quality protein, very low in saturated fats and contain all of the essential fatty acids required by human beings. Eating the seeds of the plant was most probably humankind's earliest interaction with cannabis, as hunter gatherers copied the many birds and animals which also foraged for the nutritious hempseeds.
The Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum displays a selection of modern hempseed-based foods and nutritional supplements. Visitors can also browse nutritional hemp books full of information and recipes; everyone from the casual cannabis cook to the gourmet chef can find healthy new meal ideas. Various recipe books are available for purchase at the Museum Gift Shop.
It is important to note that hemp seeds and the nutritional products extracted from them contain no psychoactive compounds (as these are mainly produced in the flowers of the mature female plant and because edible hemp seeds are always taken from industrial hemp). Hemp seeds and hempseed products can be eaten and enjoyed by people of all ages and lifestyles, and the main effect is improved health!
Hempseed produced for human consumption typically contains around 25% protein, 34% carbohydrates and 31% fat (mostly in the form of hempseed oil), as well as high levels of dietary fibre and an assortment of beneficial vitamins and minerals. Hempseed kernels are also a healthy, non-allergenic alternative to nuts, as they can be eaten raw or made into hemp-nut butter.
