What Makes Hemp Good for Protein Drinks?

Hemp is a plant that was railroaded and set out to suffer forever at the hands of misinformed lawmakers. But now the plant is back with a passion. Our hemp protein powder is just one application of this amazing plant, providing a great source of whole protein for those who need it, great for the elderly, athletes, bodybuilders, professional fighters and moms and dads who just need protein. Our hemp oil is another great product. Even better if you’re vegetarian!

About Our Hemp Protein Powder

Hempseed, which looks like sesame seed and has a nutty flavor, is a rich source of essential fatty acids and protein, much like flaxseed, though with fewer omega-3’s.  Nutiva’s hemp powder can be stirred into juices, smoothies and batter mixes: one serving provides 11 grams of protein, a whopping 14 grams of fiber, 120 calories and 3 grams of fat (mostly omega 6’s, some omega 3’s and negligible saturated).  It also provides some vitamin E, iron and calcium.

Though protein powders are not something everyone needs, they can be invaluable to people with increased protein requirements, such as older people and athletes, or those suffering with chronic and debilitating illness.
Unlike many soy protein powders, our hemp powder meets U.S. Department of Agriculture standards for organic labeling because it’s not processed with hexane (a byproduct of gasoline production), not genetically modified and not sprayed with pesticides or herbicides.

Hemp Protein Powder Contains
100% Raw Organic Hemp Protein Powder. Hemp’s superior 66% edistin and 33% albumin protein structure is the highest in the plant kingdom, making it the Gold Standard of Plant Protein.

A Little Hemp History

Hemp is among the oldest industries on the planet, going back more than 10,000 years to the beginnings of pottery. The Columbia History of the World states that the oldest relic of human industry is a bit of hemp fabric dating back to approximately 8,000 BC. Presidents Washington and Jefferson both grew hemp.

Americans were legally bound to grow hemp during the Colonial Era and Early Republic. The federal government subsidized hemp during the Second World War and U.S. farmers grew about a million acres of hemp as part of that program. Hemp seed is nutritious and contains more essential fatty acids than any other source, is second only to soybeans in complete protein (but is more digestible by humans), is high in B-vitamins, and is a good source of dietary fiber. Hemp seed is not psychoactive and cannot be used as a drug.1

The U.S. is the only industrialized nation in the world that does not recognize the value of industrial hemp and permit its production, yet most MAJOR NATIONS (Japan, Finland, China, Australia, Germany, Great Britain and others) are using the plant to its full advantage.

Sources:

1. Hemp Industries Association, 2009
2. “Hemp: A New Crop with New Uses for North America”  Purdue University’s 2002 book Trends in New Crops and New Uses, edited by Jules Janick and Anna Whipkey.