It’s the 5th annual celebration of Hemp History Week and our US stores are closing out the week with sales on select products. Find out more below, but first a bit about what Hemp History Week is all about.
Time to Grow
The folks who put on Hemp History Week have joined with natural products pioneers, health and wellness advocates and interested citizens across the country to celebrate this year’s theme, “It’s Time to Grow.”
What does that mean exactly? It means that they’re on a mission — educating the public, debunking myths and changing public policy — to support US farmers who want to join the thriving industrial hemp market.
Here are some interesting facts from the Hemp History Week website:
Since 1937 American farmers have basically been banned from growing hemp. Hemp used in products sold in the US is imported from other countries, such as Canada.
Hemp fiber is one of the strongest natural fibers, and hemp is often used to strengthen plastics, paper, textiles and even building materials.
Hemp can be grown without any pesticides or agricultural chemicals and, if so, is a non-toxic source of fiber for clothing.
As a food, hemp is loaded with digestible protein, omega essential fatty acids (EFAs) and naturally occurring minerals.
Hemp is not the same as marijuana. It has little to no measurable THC and has no drug value.
Visit the Hemp History Week website opens in a new tab to read more about the issues, find local events going on across the country and learn what you can do to take action to support hemp farming in the US.
Eating Hemp Seeds
Hemp seeds have been eaten for thousands of years. They are hard to beat when it comes to good nutrition. They deliver a balance of both omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, and they’ve got fiber and high quality protein, including all of the essential amino acids, plus iron, zinc and magnesium.Hemp seeds can be eaten raw, made into milk or baked into cookies, breads and muffins. Get cooking with these hemp recipes:
Hemp Products on Sale
You’ll also find hemp in more and more food and body care products. Here are some that you’ll find in Whole Foods Market stores, many of which will be on sale in our US stores starting today and going through this weekend: Thursday, June 5 through Sunday, June 8.
Availability and limits may vary by region. Contact your store for details opens in a new tab. While supplies last. Not available in our Canada or UK stores.
Nature’s Path Organic opens in a new tab Hemp Plus Granola
Nutty flavor from hemp and flax seeds
Crunchy, satisfying rolled oat clusters
Contains omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids
Provides 5g fiber and 6g protein per serving
Nature's Path Organic opens in a new tab Sunny Hemp Granola Bars
A crunchy, convenient snack for lunches, travel and all your sunny outdoor adventures
Packed with organic hemp, seeds, sunflower seeds and flax seeds
Contains 12g whole grains per serving
Nutiva opens in a new tab Organic Hemp Seeds
Cold-processed, raw seeds are shelled and ready to eat
Non-GMO Project verified
Enjoy as a snack or add to baked goods, cereal, smoothies and yogurt
Buying in bulk is a great value and reduces packaging waste
Nutiva opens in a new tab Organic Hemp Protein Powder
Raw protein supplement
Non-GMO Project verified
Provides a balance of 50% protein, 20% fiber and 11% fat
Sweet flavor and remarkably smooth, light texture
Lundberg Family Farms opens in a new tab Hemp-a-Licious Organic Rice Cakes
Made from brown rice with nearly twice the amount of rice in most rice cakes
Popped into rice cakes right on the farm!
Non-GMO Project verified
Pacific opens in a new tab Hemp Non-Dairy Beverage
Smooth and creamy with nutty flavor
Contains omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids
Add to smoothies, cereal and into recipes
Manitoba Harvest opens in a new tab Organic Hemp Hearts
Raw, shelled, ready-to-eat hemp seeds
Non-GMO Project verified
Contains essential fatty acids, fiber and 10g protein per serving
Add to salads, cereal, yogurt, baked goods or smoothies
Manitoba Harvest opens in a new tab Organic Hemp Oil
Cold-pressed oil with no preservatives or artificial colors
Contains omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids
For raw culinary use — add to dressings, or for finishing dishes
Dr. Bronner’s opens in a new tab Organic 18-in-1 Hemp Pure-Castile Soap
Fair trade and Non-GMO Project verified
Made with essential oils — no synthetic foaming agents, thickeners or preservatives
100% post-consumer recycled bottles and paper labels
Choose from liquid or bars in Almond, Citrus, Orange, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Peppermint, Rose, Tea Tree or Unscented Mild Baby
Have you tried any hemp products or recipes? Tell us about your favorites in the comments below.
