Hemp seeds have a number of nutritional advantages over other so-called wholistic foods, such as plenty of Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, as well as all 10 essential amino acids. Well, Eating Clean Works has an overview of the benefits of hemp seed butter:
When ground into butter, the hemp seed is an excellent source of protein and Omega-3’s. Hemp seeds contain the highest percentage of Essential Fatty Acids in the entire plant kingdom. They also have a high fiber content and contain vitamins E and C. Hemp oil is known to help relieve symptoms of eczema and arthritis.
As far as taste goes, I’ve read that it is equivalent to pine nuts and cashews. Sounds like it will taste good with most health foods. You could probably try spreading it on your toast or mixing it in with yogurt.
Of course, the original post has more details, so you should probably check it out if you’re interested in learning more about hemp seed butter.
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