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New Retail Location
175 Commercial St.
Berwick, Nova Scotia
Atlantic Healing Hemp ™
Nova Scotia
tel: 902-538-HEMP (4367)
fax: 902-538-9048
info@atlantichealinghemp.com
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1-877-ATL-HEMP (285-4367)
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Hulled Hempseed - Protein Benefits
Hempseed is high in protein (33.0%) and its main protein type, EDESTINE, is well known for its wealth of enzymes and unusual amino acid composition. Most valuable is amino acid Arginine, which is considered essential for formation and growth of new tissue. While other sources of plant protein for instance soybean protein, contains 6.8% of Arginine, edestine contains approximately 3 times as much Arginine - 19.0%. This property is of great importance in balancing of diets, requiring high levels of Arginine.
The protein in hemp seed is very similar to the protein in human blood plasma. It is therefore easy to digest. Hemp seed does not contain the anti-nutrient trypsin inhibitors found in Soya milk.
Hemp protein besides providing the human EFAs and having a favorable unsaturated-to-saturated fat ratio: hemp seed is an excellent dietary source of easily digestible, gluten-free protein. Its overall protein content of 34.6 g/100g is comparable to that of soy beans and better than that found in nuts, other seeds, dairy products, meat, fish or poultry.
Other Hemp Nutrients
The carbohydrate content of shelled hempseed is 11.5% and its sugar content is 2%. Of the shelled hempseed carbohydrate, 6% is in the form of fiber. The fiber content of hemp seed flour is 40%, which is the highest of all commercial flour grains. In addition to containing the basic human nutrient groups, hemp foods have a high content of antioxidants (92.1 mg/100g) in the form of alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocopherol and alpha-tocopherol. Additionally, hemp seed contains a wide variety of other vitamins and minerals.
Hemp protein provides a well-balanced array of the 10 essential amino acids for humans. An important aspect of hemp seed protein is a high content of arginine (123mg/g protein) and histidine (27mg/g protein), both of which are important for growth during childhood, and of the sulfur-containing amino acids methionine (23 mg/g protein) and cysteine (16 mg/g protein), which are needed for proper enzyme formation. Hemp protein also contains relatively high levels of the branched-chain amino acids that are important for the metabolism of exercising muscle….
"Hemp seeds can be ground into rich, nutty tasting flour (45 percent protein) that adds a unique culinary and healthy twist to your baking. The flour is gluten free and has been approved by the Celiac Society as a safe ingredient for anyone suffering from this disorder."
Kelly Smith; excerpt from the article published in Alive Magazine, August 1999.
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