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Hemp Milk Does a Body Good

If you’re looking for a creamy, rich and delicious drink, filled with protein and healthy fats, look no further. Hemp milk may be your tasty answer. Hemp seeds contain all 8 of the essential amino acids, making it a pretty great protein source. Just half a cup of hemp seeds offers 44 grams of protein, (that’s 11 grams of protein per ounce) and 640 calories. Another amazing fact about this glorious seed, is that it is perfectly balanced in essential fats. Humans need both omega-6 and omega-3 fats in order to function at our best. The ideal ratio is thought to...

Like Almond Milk? You Will Love Almond-Macadamia Milk

Almond milk is incredibly delicious. But almond-macadamia milk is beyond words. You have to taste it to understand the sacredness of this drink. And it’s no surprise really, since almonds were sacred to the Romans too—they would shower them upon newlyweds as a fertility charm. This is why we see them at present day weddings, (often covered in a thick shell of sugar, unfortunately). Almonds are rich in monounsaturated fat, dietary fiber, potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, zinc and vitamin E, and they are 20% protein. Almonds are a source of amygdalin, also known as laetrile, a component said to fight cancer. Studies have also found almonds to be...