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The easiest way to use Hemp Protein powder is to add at least 2 tablespoons to a smoothie. Athletes wishing to recover faster and those wanting to build clean lean muscle may wish to double or triple this amount to make sure their bodies have an ample supply of muscle building nutrients through the day.
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Protein is regarded as a ‘macro’ nutrient meaning it should make up a large portion of your nutrient intake. The quality of protein you eat should therefore be somewhat of a priority. This is particularly so for athletes who require even higher amounts of protein to keep their body strong and lean.
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Omega-3 is a polyunsaturated fatty acid or PUFA that occurs naturally as an Hemp Oil in some grasses, seeds and aquatic plants, and animals. In 1981 it was realized that Omega-3 and Omega-6 cannot be made by human bodies so just like Vitamin C, were given the official designation of being “Essential” meaning:
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The evidence is undeniable - food matters! Of paramount importance to our health, the UN claims unsustainable, unhealthy food and oils has a greater negative impact on the planet than our use of cars, buses, trucks and planes - combined!
Hemp is the most versatile and eco-friendly substance on the planet. It is one of the best sources of medicine, paper, clothing, building materials, fuel and...sustainable food!
Hemp seeds contain more polyunsaturated fatty acids than any other food and are the only food to contain Omega 3 and 6 in just the right ratio humans need. Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) from hemp oil are important for energy production, healthy skin, mental health and immune function. Just one tablespoon of Hemp seeds contains over 7,000mg of EFAs.
Hemp is also a great way to get high quality gluten-free Protein into your diet. It has a complete Amino Acid Profile and is the only plant to make protein from Edestin, a highly digestible and optimum form of protein.
Hemp is naturally low in Carbohydrates, contains 15 times as much fat-fighting Conjugated Linoleic Acid as fish oil and is a great source of cholesterol-fighting Phytosterols. It also contains Antioxidants, B Vitamins including Folate, Minerals including Calcium, Magnesium, Iron and Zinc and is the only known plant food source of Vitamin D3. Hemp Foods Australia is the largest Hemp Food Wholesaler, Retailer, Manufacturer and Exporter in the Southern Hemisphere. Founded by Paul Benhaim in 2000, Paul founded the UK Hemp Industry in 1993 creating Europe’s best selling Health Snack (9Bar) in the process.
Located in Byron Bay on Australia’s east coast our facility is 100% Australian Certified Organic. We employ purely mechanical, low-temperature processes for everything we do resulting in the most nutritious products possible.
We are 100% Australian owned and operated and our management have over 3 decades of combined expertise in Hemp Foods. We have worked with many companies in the food industry and welcome enquiries from businesses looking to get involved with Hemp Foods, fibre, oils and medicine (medicinal cannabis hemp oil). Since our inception in 1999, Hemp Foods Australia has been researching and developing the potential for an Australian hemp foods market. This has been ramped up since 2013 with our intention to create The Southern Hemispheres largest hemp foods processing plant.
* update: thanks to the COAG delays we continue to develop our processes and expect 2017 to be the year we are fully HACCP certified efficient processing facility. We expect full production for the Australian food industry to begin in 2017 whilst we begin to supply export markets with our trial products that are being used as a food in Japan, South Korea, North America and Europe
