Have you heard of hemp seeds? No? Many people haven’t, which is a shame because they are one of the most nutritious seeds on the planet!
Derived from the hemp plant, they are nature’s nutritious gift to mankind. The seeds are packed with proteins, fats and vitamins, making them a very healthy option.
This superfood is said to have a lot of benefits – weight loss, increased energy levels and decreased cholesterol and blood pressure. Studies have also found that these seeds work wonders on the immune system due to their anti-inflammatory properties.
Now that you know just how good they are, let’s take a look at how you can incorporate these wonderful seeds into your diet. Making hemp seed salads is a refreshing and delicious ways to have them.
Summer Hemp Salad
This summer hemp salad is perfect as a refreshing summer snack or as a healthy lunch. It is low in calories and high in fibre, meaning you feel full for longer. Serves one person.
Things You Will Need For This Salad:
- 100 grams of corn
- A large chopped tomato
- A large chopped red onion
- A chopped cucumber
- 3 tablespoons of hemp seed
Things You Will Need For The Dressing:
- A few crushed garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- Salt
- Hemp seeds
- 1/2 an avocado
To Prepare:
- Chop the vegetables and place them in a large bowl
- Take the ingredients for the dressing and put them in a blender. Add a little water and blend till it is smooth
- Pour the dressing onto the salad and mix well. Top with hemp seed. Can be served cold or as it is
Tip: You can also use hempseed oil as a salad dressing.
Refreshing Tabouli Salad
Tabouli is a Middle Eastern dish that makes a great accompaniment to a meal or as a tasty meal by itself.
Serves One Person.
Things You Will Need For This Salad:
- 2 small bunches of parsley, Italian or curly
- Half a diced onion
- A sliced tomato
- A few teaspoons of hemp seeds
Things You Will Need For This Dressing:
- Lemon juice
- Garlic cloves, crushed
- Olive oil
- Sea salt
To Prepare:
- Chop the parsley and put it into a bowl along with the diced tomato onion and hemp seeds
- In a blender, add the lemon juice, crushed garlic, olive oil, and sea salt and blend till the mixture is smooth
- Pour over the salad and it is ready to be served
When you’re looking for a snack, why not try these two healthy, refreshing salads that not only taste great but are excellent for your health? Complemented by the healthy hemp seed, these salads are utterly addictive and will leave you wanting more. What are you waiting for? Buy those hemp seeds and get started today.
About Vineetha Reddy
Being a regular practitioner and adviser of everything related to health, fitness and yoga, I also have begun to write and contribute to this knowledge ecosystem. I strongly believe that the organic food you find in your pantry provides the best benefits for good health. Follow me for my best ideas and solutions: Twitter Facebook
