Nature's Superfood Oil: Hemp Oil

                                      
                                  Hemp Oil

Interesting Information

1 Tbsp contains 94% of your RDA of Omega 3

1 Tbsp contains as much GLA as 6 Evening Primrose Oil capsules

(Info taken from Good Oil Hemp Oil Website)

So!!  Hemp Oil

The word hemp may conjure images of marijuana and its negative side effects and seem to be out of place in a blog about health, but this oil, which is processed in a different way to the leaf,  is definitely worth considering as a significant part of any natural, nutrient packed diet and skin care regimen.
You can rest assured that Hemp Oil is safe and legal and is sold in many supermarkets right up there with olive oil and grapeseed oil.

Why You should Try This Oil

Hemp Oil has a high content of the essential fatty acids that we hear so much about Omega 3,6, & 9. Hemp Oil can assist in increasing the strength of your immune system, counteract aging, fight psoriasis which is a skin disease associated with deficiency of these fatty acids. Often we may find ourselves feeling dizzy, being always tired and catching every flu bug that is around. Have a look at your diet as it may be that you are lacking a source of Omega 3 and 6. Of course you must always consult your doctor first to rule out anything else.

How can you use it?

• As it has a taste similar to walnuts, it can easily be added to pasta, soups, stews, fried rice and other dishes at the end of cooking so as not to lose the nutritional value through heat. Pour on a tablespoon and blend into your dish. 

• Great for supercharging a smoothie. Add a tablespoon as the last ingredient to your blend and feel the difference throughout the day.

• It adds a boost of flavour to salad dressings and mayonnaise and can be used in place of olive oil. You can include it in your regular recipes by swapping it for the other oils you might use. 

• Your skin will love you for it! A small amount can be used in natural skin care products as your nourishing oil when making lip balms, body butters and massage oils for normal, dry and mature skin. It softens your nails as well, keeping the cuticles from drying out. Use a small amount in your facial Oil Cleansing Blend.

• It can also be a power packed addition to natural hair care products for conditioning and moisturising. You can add it to your hot oil treatment or pre poo as well when your hair feels extra dry. 

Benefits

Great help with menopause and PMT times.

This superfood, hemp oil is a great help with hormonal balance. It is the only edible seed that contains gamma-linoleic acid. GLA is essential for the production of the protective and calming prostaglandin PGE1. This helps to regulate hormonal balance and support menopausal health.

Keeps your skin alive and glowing

Hemp oil helps to regenerate the protective layer of the skin. It helps to regenerate and revitalize dry, tired skin especially mature skin. It increases the skin elasticity and its ability to retain water in the skin tissues. So it can help to plump out your skin and reduce the dullness that you sometimes see. 
Due to its makeup of Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, hemp oil is very similar to your skin lipids (or fats in your skin) and this is what makes it an excellent natural emollient and moisturizer.

Awesome News

Hemp oil is the only oil to contain Omega 3 and Omega 6 in the ideal ratio of 3:1 which is ideal for the body needs. These fatty acids are not made by the body and must be obtained by food or supplements. Hemp oil provides this in the most optimal way for the body to use and to store

Nature has once again provided us with a Superfood Oil. So next time you see a bottle on the shelf at your supermarket, don't ignore this Superfood Beauty. Now you know!

Disclaimer: I have no affiliation with this product. I just enjoy learning and sharing about natural products that can benefit our health.

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