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July 22, 2005
Hemp Seed
Unknown to most people, hemp seed is one of the healthiest food sources in the world. The combination of nutrients and amino acids found in hemp seed is an almost ideal combination for healthy living. There are many different products use hemp seed. If you are looking to increase your intake of hemp seed, you can use hemp seed oil, hemp protein powder, or simply shelled hemp seeds. You can even get hemp seed protein bars. Despite the great health benefits of hemp seed, these products are fairly unknown to the public.
Similar to the difficulties found with other hemp based product, many people associate hemp seed with marijuana. This prevents hemp seed products from gaining more widespread use. As well, since farming hemp as a crop is still illegal in the US, it is more difficult to get a good supply of hemp seed products. If you are looking for hemp seed products, they can be found in better stocked health stores. As well, you can easily purchase hemp seed products at one of several hundred websites. Despite the availability of hemp seed if you are willing to look for it, it will likely remain unpopular until hemp products in general become more accepted in the US. Until then, the few consumers that actively seek out hemp seed products will have to support this fledgling industry.
Posted by ben at July 22, 2005 01:40 PM