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“Hemp nut is the most nutritious and easily digestible food on the planet, the only complete source of all the following: protein, essential amino acids and essential fatty acids. Hemp is the only food which supplies all man’s dietary needs in one source — the only food which can sustain human life without any other source of nutrition.

Hemp foods contain 35% carbohydrates, 30% fat, 35% fiber, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, D, and in particular vitamin E, and only 8% saturated fat, or less.

Complete Protein

Hemp contains 25% – 31 % protein, second only to soy (35%), but the protein in hemp foods is more easily digestible….”

Pour 1 c. hemp seeds in a blender.

Add 1 qt. water

2 tsp. cinnamon

3 dates

2 droppersful chocolate stevia.

sprinkle with nutmeg.

CHILL. So good on a hot summer day!

http://livingharvest.com/eating-hemp/recipes

Recipe 1 -

Ingredients:

1 cup Shelled Hemp Seeds

5-6 cups Water

Directions:

Combine the water and the Shelled Hemp Seed in a blender. You can create the desired thickness by using more or less water(from coffee creamer consistency to skim).

Blend on high for 2 -3 minutes, or until creamy and smooth.

To sweeten add: banana, dates, figs, raisins, maple syrup, honey or your favorite fruit. Blend again until smooth. You can enjoy it thick or strain it through cheese cloth.

Makes: 6-7 cups Prep Time: 2 min

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“WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HEMP AND MARIJUANA?

The big difference between hemp and marijuana is the seeds from which it is grown.
Hemp cannot get you “high” as industrial hemp seeds have very minimal THC levels (the psychoactive ingredient), typically less than 0.3%. Canada’s hemp production is regulated by Health Canada through a licensing program where farms that grow hemp are inspected and the crop is tested to ensure the THC levels are below 0.3%.”

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Recipe #2-

Hemp Milk (yields about 4 cups)

1 cup shelled hemp seeds
3 cups filtered water
3-4 tbsp coconut nectar
1 tsp vanilla
1 tbsp soy/sunflower lecithin (optional, but it will help keep the texture smooth, which is important since you’re not straining this one)

Blend all ingredients on high till they are very, very smooth. Enjoy!

Recipe #3 – Lighter

LIGHTER HEMP MILK
Yield: 6 cups
This is a pleasant-tasting, light, white milk for drinking and cooking.

For a longer-lasting milk, make the recipe in a soymilk maker that can be used with grains and seeds, such as the SoyQuick Premier Milk Maker 930P. See the recipe for using the SoyQuick below.

3 cups cold boiled or purified water
1/2 cup shelled hemp seeds (sometimes called “hemp nuts”)
3 more cups cold boiled or purified water
2 tablespoons coconut nectar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Equipment: (scald everything with boiling water to sanitize before using)
1 blender
1 sieve or strainer
1/ 2 qt. pot or bowl that the strainer will fit into
1 square of clean white sheeting to line the strainer, with some overhang
1 whisk
2/ 3-4 cup mason jars with a tight lid, or a 6-cup glass jug with a lid

Place the strainer or sieve inside of a pot or bowl, so that it rests on the edge and there is enough room underneath it to hold 6 cups liquid with some room to spare.

Place the first 3 cups water and shelled hemp seeds in the blender and blend on high speed for about 2 minutes.

Pour the blended mixture into your strainer set-up. Let it drip for a few minutes, then bring the cloth up and twist it, squeezing and twisting and “milking” the cloth gently until all of the liquid is released. You should be left with a thin coating of greenish pulp on the inside of the cloth, which you can rinse off.

To the hemp milk in the bowl or pot, add the second 3 cups of water, the agave nectar and salt,and whisk well. Pour the hemp milk into the jar, cover and refrigerate. The milk will separate in the refrigerator– just shake the jar well before using.

Nutrition Facts
Nutrition (per cup): 114.7 calories; 51% calories from fat; 6.5g total fat; 0.0mg cholesterol; 168.1mg sodium; 0.0mg potassium; 7.2g carbohydrates; 0.7g fiber; 3.2g sugar; 6.5g net carbs; 7.3g protein; 2.7 points.

Recipe #4-

Vegan Hempnog

• 1 quart Vanilla Hemp milk
• 1 frozen banana
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp rum extract
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp tumeric

In a blender or food processor, combine all ingredients; blend thoroughly stopping occasionally to scrape down sides. Serve chilled in festive glasses with a little extra nutmeg or cinnamon sprinkled lightly on top. (Serves 10)

Recipe #5 -

• 1 Large Frozen Ripe Banana, broken into chunks (about 1 cup chunks)
• 1/2 Cup Blackberries
• 3/4 Cup Vanilla  Hempmilk
• 2 Romaine Lettuce Leaves
• 1/2 Tablespoon Flaxseeds, optional (I pre-grind them in a spice grinder)
• 1/8 Teaspoon Cinnamon, optional
• Sweetener to Taste, optional (only needed if your fruit isn’t very ripe – I skip it)

Place all ingredients in your blender, and whiz until smooth and creamy. If needed, add sweetener to taste. If desired, thin with more milk alternative. Sometimes I use just ½ cup of Tempt for a thicker, spoon-able shake.

Wimply Blender Tips: Make sure the fresh fruit is closest to the blender blades with any frozen fruit on top. This helps the blades to move more freely. Also, start with less liquid, about ½ cup, adding more only as needed at first. A thicker blend will ensure that all of the bits are blended in. Once everything is pureed, you can add more hempmilk until it reaches your desired consistency.

Makes 1 generous serving

Submitted by: Alisa Fleming

#6 -Hemp  Green Smoothie In the World

In a blender just dump:

• Whatever greens are on sale (seriously you can’t go wrong)
• 1 frozen banana
• t Hempmilk (just enough to get the blender going, add more if you prefer a thinner consistency)
• For a “superfood” boost add any of the following: goji berries (soak them first for a few hours), cacao powder, a sprinkle of cinnamon, spirulina power or hemp seeds

A few tips:

• If you can’t find a good sale on fresh greens then add some frozen spinach
• If you prefer a sweeter smoothie add the following:
• More frozen bananas
• A tsp of stevia or 1-2 TBS of agave nectar or a few pre-soaked dates (remove pits before blending)
• If you really love bitter greens use dandelion, which is an amazing liver cleanser
• If you really hate greens go with a bunch of chopped romaine lettuce
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#7 and more:

Chocolate Blueberry Smoothie

• 2 1/2 cups   Chocolate Hempmilk
• 1 banana, chopped
• 2 cups frozen blueberries
• 2 tablespoons almond butter
• Ice
• Blend until smooth and enjoy!

Serves 2

Chocolate Coconut Shake

• 2 cups ice
• 1/2 banana
• 1 cup Tempt Chocolate Hempmilk
• 1 Tbsp. almond butter
• 1 Tbsp. honey ooconut nectar
• Dash of vanilla extract
• Blend until creamy. Enjoy!

Serves 2

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Fresh Coconut Hemp Smoothie

• Water from 1 young coconut
• Meat from 1 young coconut
• Handful of cashews
• 2 bananas
• 3 tablespoons of Living Harvest Hemp Protein powder (optional)
• 12 ounces of Tempt Original Hempmilk
• Sprinkle of cinnamon
• Squeeze of agave nectar

Blend and enjoy!

Serves 2

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Perfect Peach Smoothie

• 1 cup Tempt Original Hempmilk
• 2 Tbsp. Living Harvest Hemp Protein (optional)
• 2 cups ice
• 1 cup frozen peaches
• 1 whole fresh peach sliced-peel on
• 2 Tbsp. honey
• 1 Tbsp. almond butter
• Dash of vanilla extract

Blend until creamy. Enjoy!

Serves 2

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

• 2 cups Tempt Vanilla Hempmilk
• 2 1/2 cups frozen strawberries
•  3 bananas, chopped
• 4 Tbsp. Living Harvest Vanilla Spice Hemp Protein powder
• Ice

Blend until smooth and enjoy!

Serves 2

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Tropical Smoothie

• 1 cup Tempt Original Hempmilk
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 banana, chopped
• 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
•  1 cup frozen mango chunks
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut (fine)
• 1 Tbsp. agave nectar
• 2 Tbsp. Living Harvest Original Hemp Protein powder (optional)
• Ice

Blend until smooth and enjoy!

Serves 2

Very Cherry Smoothie

• 2 cups Tempt Vanilla Hempmilk
• 2 cups frozen cherries
• 1 banana, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. Living Harvest Vanilla Spice Hemp Protein powder
• ice

Blend until smooth and enjoy!

Serves 2

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Piteba Oil Press

Making Hemp Seed Oil with Our Piteba Oil Expeller

We finally broke in our new Piteba Oil Expeller by making Hemp Seed oil. It was quite fun, and took less than 90 minutes to accomplish, (considering this was our very first time using this). I’m sure we will improve our technique and process once we start making more different oils during the winter months. Hope you enjoy our short instructional video.
You can find out more information about the Piteba Oil Expeller here: http://www.piteba.com

These are unbelievable good and different from the normal bar. You don’t need the chocolate frosting on top – it’s so rich, and creates a different taste. But both are wonderful!

Hemp/ Brazil  Cookie Dough Bars

1 1/2 cups ground hemp seeds
2 cups ground Brazil nuts
1/4 cup raw honey
1/4 cup coconut oil
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla powder
1 tsp nutmeg
pinch sea salt

Put all in a food processor and process until mixture forms a ball. Flatten in pan and cut into 1 inch square bars. Put in freezer until firm. To store keep in freezer.

You can also put dough in the refrigerator for a few hours then roll out and cut with cookies cutters into fun holiday shapes!

Top with chocolate/carob frosting, if desired.

Icing:

1/4 c. powdered cacao or carob

1/8 c. coconut oil

1/8 c. raw honey

1/4 c. water

Stir by hand until creamy. Pour over dessert bars. Mighty rich!

To see how to make your kale chips, go to:

2 heads Kale

1 cup hulled hemp seeds
3 tomatoes
1 small or 1/2 large head celery
1/4 cup or 2 tbsp olive oil
the juice of 1 orange or 1 lemon
1 clove garlic
1/4 c. Bragg’s Amino Acids or Nama Shoyu
Using kitchen scissors, cut the kale into bite sized pieces.
Prepare your tomatoes and celery for the blender, so they are in small enough bits not to get stuck in the blades. Blend up all the ingredients apart from the kale .You should have a creamy substance.
Pour the cream over the kale and squish it in with your hands. Really squeeze the kale because this helps break the fibers down and makes it more digestible. You need a large bowl to do this in. You’ll find that the kale will shrink down to half its original size.
Spread over dehydrating trays – two or three. Dry for 8-12 hours, until crispy. As they taste so damn incredible, you may want to put a portion aside and eat them as they are, before dehydrating. Or if you eat some when they have been in for just a couple of hours and they are moist and warm, they are mind-blowingly good like that as well.

DELICIOUS chia pudding – chia, hemp milk, carob, chunks of apple – YUMMMMMMMMM

YUMMY raw pudding, containing sunflower seeds, soaked dried apricots, persimmons, cinnamon and chia

greeeen juice: celery, cucumber, parsley, endive, fennel, ginger, apple

Of the 3 million plus edible plants that grow on Earth, no other single plant source can compare with the nutritional value of hemp seeds. Both the complete protein and the essential oils contained in hemp seeds are in ideal ratios for human nutrition. 65% of the protein content in hemp seed is in the form of globulin edestin, so that it can actually be used by the body in its raw state (unlike that in soybeans, which have to be cooked or sprouted). (The word edestin comes from the Greek “edestos,” meaning edible.)

Hemp food is also incredibly delicious. If you’ve never had hemp seed nuts before, you’re in for a real treat. Hemp seed nuts combine the best qualities of pine nuts and cashews at a fraction of the price. Check to see that organic hemp foods contain no THC, the psychoactive substance in marijuana (so you won’t get high on them).

Hemp is the oldest food known to mankind. Hemps eed oil contains 54.4% linolenic acid (Omega-6), 18.3% linoleic acid (Omega-3), 2-5% gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) and 1-2% stearidonic acid; and as such is one of only 4 oils to do so: hemp oil is also the most economical of the group.

Hemp’s ratio of Omega 6 to Omega 3 fatty acids is about 4:1 which mirrors the primitive diet the human race evolved on for 2.5 million years. This ratio of fatty acids has been shown to be beneficial for the prevention of heart disease and cancer, especially omega 3 fatty acids.

Tidbits: The deeply soothing green color of hemp seeds and oil comes from their high chlorophyll content (yes, hemp is the green food of the New Millennium!). One of nature’s seemingly miraculous substances, chlorophyll has been known to heal many conditions long thought incurable; its many healing properties have been a mystery that has so far eluded modern science. Incidentally, chlorophyll is also the main ingredient in wheat grass, another highly healing food that was discovered and promoted by the late Dr. Ann Wigmore.

1 T. hemp seed
1 scoop green powder, or 2 c. greens
1 tsp. coconut oil
2 bananas
2-3 c. water
dates – optional
Blend. Oh, yeah.