Archive for March, 2012

March 22, 2012

Hemp Seed Oil For Skin Hydration, Improving Elasticity, UV Sun Block…Perfect Anti-Aging Prevention!

by Teri Wallace

Hemp Seed Oil delivers healthy benefits to our cosmetic and body care products!!!

FACT:  Hemp Seed Oil is anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, balances dry skin, fights skin inflammations, helps heal skin lesions, has anti-oxidants, and contains moisture balancing properties.

The hemp seed oil is non-greasy, readily absorbs into the pores, is an emollient, and has rejuvenating and moisturizing properties for the skin.

Adult users of Hemp Seed Oil have reported softer skin, and stronger nails and hair after only a few weeks of using 1-2 Tablespoons per day. The vitamins and minerals present in Hemp Seed Oil are easily absorbed through the skin, resulting in a more vitamin and mineral enriched body care product.

Hemp Seed Oil may be added to any body care or cosmetic product, including creams, lotions, facial or body oils, massage oils, shampoo, conditioner, shaving products, lip balm, soap, and any other product. In hair care products, Hemp Seed Oil increases elasticity, manageability, and shine.

In addition, recent Canadian research has shown this oil to possibly be effective as a broad-spectrum ultraviolet skin protector.

March 14, 2012

Hemp Protein vs. Whey Protein, The debate!

by Teri Wallace

One common query is how hemp protein stands up to whey protein powder.

We are told whey is tested, approved, it works, so why move to anything else? If you’re getting results with one sort of protein, why make the move to hemp and run the chance of reducing your workout results? There are lots of reasons to consider hemp protein as an alternative to whey protein. In reality, I would like to debate that moving to hemp protein is one of the finest things you can do for your overall health if you’re currently taking whey protein supplements. Hemp Protein Powder
Pros : You will need less : since there are no fillers and additives and it supplies the eight essential amino acids and trans-acids, you may need much less hemp protein than whey protein for equal benefit. It’s more soluble : Hemp protein won’t sludge your system, bloat you, or cause you to feel uncomfortable. Your body can instantly recognize and digest natural, entire hemp protein.
Fiber Content : Hemp protein contains fiber, and some additions have hemp protein powders with even more natural fiber to help in digestion.
Natural hemp also has friendly bacteria that help in digestion decreasing bloating to keep you looking lean. Each serving of hemp protein gives your daily fix of fiber.

It’s organic whole food, non-GMO with complete proteins : you’re digesting the same nutrition that the human body has known for those two hundred thousand years, all the way back down the food chain.

Bad Breath : you may have less dragon breath that many of the whey counterparts give you, either due to their Dairy content or the artificial additions that give you nasty belches or stinky breath while you’re working out, or even thru the night.

Plant-Based Protein : Hemp seed protein has natural plant chlorophyll and alkalizes to maintain Ph balance in your body. It’s also piled high with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.

Cons : Taste : if you are used to sweetened protein powders, you will find the nutty plant Flavour of organic hempseed protein a bit of a shock. However, Nutiva makes natural flavored hemp shapes now which make the taste better, and you may also make your own hemp shake recipes.

Cost : It is more dear than its whey counterparts. Whey protein is obviously much cheaper

Storability: Hemp protein doesn’t tend to last as long on the shelf as its whey counterparts.

Whey Protein Powder Pros:
It’s cheap : Whey protein is a cheap option and the market is highly competitive, so there’s no lack of inexpensive whey.

It’s widely available : walk into any healthfood shop and you will find tub after tub of options in Whey protein. Which ones are the best? If you can find them, the ones that contain as full protein as possible and no synthetic flavorings or sweeteners.

Heavily researched : Without entirely dogging Whey protein, there’s a lot of analysis to back up the advantages of Whey protein that work. So, do the research before buying any Whey supplements. Cons :
Heavily processsed : Most whey protein products you’ll find are heavily processed proteins to make them cheaper, more fascinating, longer storability, and taste better.

Less assimilation : Whey proteins will probably have less absorption than hemp protein.

distension: For many folks, eating bulk amounts of whey protein could cause bloating, gas, and loss of appetite.

You’ll take more : there’s a reason why Whey Protein is sold in giant tubs frequently you are taking in huge scoops daily. Remember that taking More is not necessarily better if its not absoring as fast.

If you’re currently taking Whey protein for iron pumping, I challenge you to try hemp. If you’ve modified up your workout and remain on the same diet, I highly recommend seeing counsel if  Hemp Protein powder is the answer you want to continue seeing results.

sourced: internet

March 9, 2012

Hemp’s GLA For Tackling The Nasty Bad FAT!

by Teri Wallace

FACT: Research has found that a deficiency in the Omega-6 essential fatty acid, Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA), can actually inhibit healthy weight loss and weight control. In fact, recent studies suggest that obesity is linked with low levels of GLA.

GLA assists in weight loss by significantly increasing metabolism and encouraging stored fat to effectively be used for energy. GLA activates brown adipose tissue (BAT), which is an active tissue that burns calories for heat.  When BAT is actively functioning, it acts as a powerful mechanism for weight loss and weight control.  Studies report that BAT is less active in people who are overweight.

In addition, GLA also activates the metabolic process through its role in providing the nutrients necessary to control the sodium potassium pump in each cell of the body. The sodium potassium pump is essential for cellular homeostasis, and when it’s functioning properly, it can use up to 20-50% of daily caloric energy. Thus, if the pump is not working effectively, the body will store this unused energy as fat.

As important as GLA is for an effective weight management, the challenge is that it only occurs in a very small number of foods in nature. As its name implies, it’s an essential fatty acid, meaning that it must be obtained from the diet.  I recommend hemp as the best source of GLA due to it’s easy to assimilate and naturally balanced profile of essential fatty acids.

We give thanks to & written by: By Meghan Atkinson CN

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