Hemp Milk

Manitoba Harvest Hemp Milk
www.manitobaharvest.com

Why this product rocks

Once consumed only by shaggy utopian types, hemp food thankfully has become more mainstream.

Rich and creamy with an unmistakable nutty flavor, hemp milk is a welcomed addition to the line of hemp foods and non-dairy beverages.

C’est chic and refreshing, this nut milk goes anywhere cow’s milk goes such as cereal, coffee or smoothies.

The hempseeds used by forward-thinking Manitoba Harvest are organically grown by small-scale Canadian farmers who practice sustainable agriculture. Because hemp is such a sturdy crop it does not require chemical inputs to thrive.

Three flavors are available: chocolate, vanilla, and, for those watching their sugar intake, unsweetened original. Of note, the cocoa used in the chocolate version is certified fair trade.

Make sure to give it a good shake before pouring.

Body Benefits

Made from shelled hempseeds, hemp milk has a high naturally occurring omega fat content (much more than humbled soy). Good fats that help maintain a healthy heart, strong bones and sharp mind. It’s also one of the few dietary sources of a fat called gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). GLA may play a role in helping ward off inflammatory diseases such as Alzheimer’s, arthritis and heart disease.

This far-out milk is also free of any tummy disturbers such as lactose, gluten and oligosaccarhides and dishes out a respectable amount of high-quality protein, iron (not found in cow’s milk), magnesium, phosphorous and vitamin E.

Who will dig it

Anyone who shuns cow’s milk and finds soy milk leaves them yearning.

Who will toss it

Monsanto – they prefer you guzzle genetically modified soy

Find it at

Most natural food stores and some larger supermarkets.