Because of their high nutritional value, hemp seeds are considered “superfood”. The hemp milk obtained from these seeds is a delicious way to benefit from all its advantages. In this article, we will explain how you can easily prepare them at home.
What Is Hemp Milk?
Hemp milk is a liquid that is obtained by mixing hemp seeds with water. It looks milky and tastes like nuts. Hemp milk is an ideal alternative for all those who don’t want to drink animal milk. There are currently numerous vegan alternatives to traditional cow’s milk. Herbal drinks are becoming more and more popular and can vary in both taste and nutritional content. Look for products with a vegan certification logo on them for better quality.
Hemp milk is one of the best alternatives because, in addition to being lactose-free (a good option for people who are intolerant to lactose), it is also a food that can be good for your overall health. The preparation is done on the basis of hemp seeds still it does contain no THC. Unlike Bubba Kush strain and other cannabis products, this drink causes no psychoactive effects.
What Are the Properties of Hemp Milk?
As mentioned above, hemp seeds are considered “superfood” due to their high nutritional value. They are a valuable source of proteins, omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids, essential amino acids, calcium, potassium, iron, phosphorus, zinc and Vitamins A, E, B12, and D. Because of all these nutrients, hemp milk has numerous advantages for the human body.
- Thanks to its omega-3 fatty acid content, hemp milk helps reduce inflammation in the human body, reducing the risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and arthritis.
- Due to the high content of vitamin E, this drink strengthens the immune system.
- Helps maintain strong, healthy hair and nails
- Beneficial for the cardiovascular system
- Stimulates brain activity
- Contributes to cell regeneration
How Is Hemp Milk Prepared?
Preparing hemp milk at home is easy. And although it has a somewhat unusual taste at first, it is really worth giving it a chance due to the numerous health benefits. Below we explain step by step how you prepare hemp milk. Here are the ingredients you need:
- 1 glass of hemp seeds
- 4 glasses of water (the amount of water can vary between 2 and 6 glasses; depending on whether you want to prepare milk with a more fluid or thicker consistency).
- Any sweetener; no matter if panela, honey, ground cinnamon, etc.
- Alternatively, you can also add cocoa powder.
Preparation
Step 1: Put hemp seeds, water, and the natural sweetener in a blender or food processor and stir well.
Step 2: Let the liquid run through a fabric sieve to remove any remaining solid particles and thus obtain a homogeneous consistency.
Step 3: The milk is ready to consume immediately. You can also keep them in the fridge for up to 3 days.
It’s so easy and straightforward to prepare homemade hemp milk, which is not only cheaper but also guarantees the quality of the product. Nowadays there are a lot of herbal drinks and edible marijuana products in the market. However, some of them have added sugar in a high amount that is not always beneficial to the human body. With this simple recipe, you can prepare your own milk at home and add it to the coffee or black tea. Or you just drink it. Enjoy the meal!
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