In ancient primitive society, people found the taste and efficacy of various foods and drugs in the process of searching for food, and realized that many foods can be used as medicine and many drugs can also be eaten. It is difficult to distinguish the two strictly. This is the basis of the theory of "homology of medicine and food" and the basis of dietotherapy.
20 12 12 07 hemp seeds are found in the catalogue of dual-use goods issued by the US Food and Drug Administration.
China's medicinal hemp seed has a long history and has been included in many ancient prescriptions, which has a miraculous effect on nourishing blood and promoting blood circulation, moistening dryness and relaxing bowels. At the same time, it is also a kind of nutritious food, which is used by Bama people to cook soup and porridge for a long time. From the point of view of modern medicine, it is rich in essential fatty acids, essential amino acids, tocopherols and various trace elements, which is of great benefit to human body.
The "yunma 1" selected by Amoma Company is a non-toxic (tetrahydrocannabinol-free) hemp cultivated in Yunnan. After hemp was shelled by pure physical method, the oil content was 50.60%, protein was 30.30%, total dietary fiber 12.55%, ω 6: ω 3 fatty acid = 2.29: 1. The ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids is very helpful to correct the unbalanced fatty acid ratio in China and reach the standard of 4: 1 required by the World Health Organization.
Fatty acids of Fructus Cannabis: Fructus Cannabis has extremely low cholesterol content and high ω 6 and ω 3 content, and the proportion is appropriate, which plays an important role in improving memory, strengthening brain and preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and Alzheimer's disease in middle-aged and elderly people. The imbalance between them is an important pathogenic factor of modern lifestyle diseases such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, liver and kidney dysfunction, allergic diseases and cancer. Eating hemp seeds every day can make the fatty acid imbalance in China people's diet close to the target recommended by WHO.
Hemp seed protein: In addition to providing essential fatty acids and the golden ratio of unsaturated fatty acids to saturated fatty acids, hemp seed is an excellent source of dietary protein. Hemp seed protein contains eight essential amino acids. Its total protein content is higher than that of nuts, dairy products, beef, fish or poultry.
It is also a good source of dietary fiber: it is rich in soluble and insoluble dietary fiber and can naturally clean the intestines. It contains many minerals and vitamins with high nutritional value, including calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, vitamins A, B 1, B2, B3, B6, D, E and so on.
What does hemp seed do?
1. Support healthy skin, hair and nails:
Hemp seed is rich in fatty acids, which can significantly reduce skin dryness and relieve itching. In addition, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties can prevent the skin aging process and relieve the skin at the same time.
2. Provide nutrition for your brain:
Hemp seed oil contains essential fatty acids for brain development.
3. It is a mercury-free fatty acid supplement;
Taking fish oil supplements can increase omega-3 fatty acids. However, the mercury content of many fish exceeds the standard, which will hinder the nerve and development mechanism. As a good substitute for fish oil, hemp seed avoids the risk of mercury intake.
4. Support the immune system:
The essential fatty acids in hemp seed have been proved to improve intestinal function and immune system. This is very useful in cold and flu season. When the virus is rampant in schools, companies and other public places, its protection is particularly caring.
5. Linolenic acid:
Hemp seed is rich in linolenic acid and prostaglandin, which can improve female breast pain and premenstrual syndrome.
6. Arthritis and joint pain:
The research published in the Journal of Arthritis and Rheumatism found that eating hemp seed can alleviate the symptoms of arthritis, and the gold ω 3/ω 6 ratio of hemp seed and other minerals can help reduce the occurrence of inflammation.
7. lose weight:
Hemp seed is a natural appetite suppressant, which can help you feel full and reduce your desire for food. Some experts suggest that adding hemp seeds to breakfast can help suppress hunger all day.
8. Heart health:
In order to have a healthy heart, you need to include some key ingredients in your diet, such as fiber, vegetable protein, healthy fat and eating less sugar. Hemp seed can do it.