By Maki Yazawa, Well And Good on December 13, 2022
Aside from producing marijuana, the cannabis sativa (aka hemp plant) plant also yields highly nutritious hemp seeds that have a nutty flavor, similar to a pine nut. And, no, they won’t get you high; hemp seeds do not naturally contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis. However, these small seeds will enrich your body with a bounty of important health benefits for your heart, brain, gut, and more—which is why cooking with them to make dishes like chocolate chip cookies, and spicy hummus is a great idea, according to a registered dietitian.
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