Can Babies Eat Hemp seeds?
Hemp is a strain of the Cannabis sativa plant genus, which is cultivated especially for the industrial exploitation of its derived products like paper, textiles, rope, clothing, shoes, paint, biodegradable plastics, insulation, bio fuel, food and also animal feed. Hemp is one of the most rapidly growing plants, being used as fiber amongst the first plants, 50000 years ago. Industrial hemp and cannabis, the drug, derive from the same species and they both have the psychoactive component named tetrahydrocannabinol, but they have different and unique phytochemical compositions and uses. The reduction or the full elimination of the psychoactive effects in hemp is due to the fact that hemp has a lower concentration of THC and a much higher concentration of cannabidiol (CBD). The THC concentration values vary from country to country, depending on government regulations and laws.
Hemp seeds can be eaten in many forms: raw, sprouted, dried sprout powder, liquid or ground into hemp meal. If they are in their liquid form, their purpose is for baking beverages like hemp milk or tisanes. Hemp oil is another popular form of hemp and it is made by being cold-pressed from the seeds. Hemp oil is high in unsaturated fatty acids. The leaves of the hemp plant are usually eaten raw as ingredients in salads, or are pressed for making juices. The leaves are not as nutritional as the seeds are.
Hemp seeds are rich in calories, protein, magnesium, phosphorus, but they also contain fat, carbohydrates, calcium and iron.
Can Babies Eat Hemp Seeds?
Hemp seeds are an excellent source for protein, omega fatty acids, antioxidants for babies. You can give hemp seeds to your baby starting at the age of 7-8 months old, by sprinkling them on their food, or blending them into their purees or smoothies.
When Can Babies Drink Hemp Milk?
It is safe to give hemp milk to your baby starting at the age of 7 months. It is packed with beneficial nutrients for your baby, which cannot be found in formulas or in cow’s milk.
Hemp Banana Pancakes
Ingredients: 1 banana, 1 egg, 225g hemp seeds, 225g unflavored hemp powder, pinch of turmeric of cinnamon, 1 tbsp batter.
Mix the banana, hemp seeds, hemp powder and the spices together in a large bowl. Make a well in the middle and pour in the egg, then mix well, until smooth. Heat oil in a medium sized pan, put 1 tbsp of batter in it. Cook the pancakes 2-3 minutes, than flip onto the other side, and cook for 2-3 minutes. You can add toppings loved by your family and sprinkle of hemp seeds over the pancakes.
FAQ
What are hemp seeds?
Hemp is a strain of the Cannabis sativa plant genus, which is cultivated especially for the industrial exploitation of its derived products like paper, textiles, rope, clothing, shoes, paint, biodegradable plastics, insulation, bio fuel, food and also animal feed. Hemp seeds can be eaten in many forms: raw, sprouted, dried sprout powder, liquid.
How healthy are hemp seeds?
Hemp seeds are rich in calories, protein, magnesium, phosphorus, but they also contain fat, carbohydrates, calcium and iron.
When can you start giving hemp seeds to your baby?
You can give hemp seeds to your baby starting at the age of 7-8 months old.
The risks of giving hemp seeds to your baby?
Giving hemp seeds to your baby does not represent any risks.
