Organic Hemp Seed Hearts

NOW Real Food® Organic Hemp Seed Hearts are the perfect addition to any diet. They can be eaten raw, roasted and salted, ground into meal, enjoyed as a topping, or used in a variety of baking applications. Hemp seeds have a delicious, mild, nutty flavor, making them a good substitute for nuts and seeds in many applications.

The seeds of the hemp plant have valuable naturally occurring essential fatty acids, including omega-3 and omega-6, and their easily digestible protein content has amino acids in a perfect ratio for healthy nutrition. As with all nuts and seeds, hemp seeds also have naturally occurring fiber and minerals.

• Omega-3 & Omega-6 Fatty Acids
• Delicious, mild nutty flavor
• Source of vitamins and minerals
• Raw & Hulled
• Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Vegan/Vegetarian

Hemp seed hearts are energy dense, and contains essential fats that include polyunsaturated fatty acids, linoleic, oleic and alpha-linolenic acids. These compounds seek to support a healthy cardiovascular system, cholesterol levels already in the normal range, and normal cellular development. These seeds are also made up of carbohydrates and dietary fiber that may promote normal energy levels, a healthy digestive system and mucosal lining. Hemp seeds also provide the body with vitamins and minerals, including protein for support of healthy muscles, B vitamins, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and zinc. These minerals seeks to support cellular development, healthy bones, connective tissue, and normal cognitive function.