This article introduces the nutrients, benefits and recipes of hemp milk. Hemp milk is highly nutritious milk and contains large amounts of vitamins, amino acids, and minerals. Hemp milk has a soft texture and white colour. The taste reminds me of nuts and has a slightly bitter taste. However, you can make it sweet by adding a little sugar or sweetener.

Vegetable milk is a good alternative for those who are lactose intolerant or who are vegetarian.

The nutritional value of hemp milk

Hemp milk is a good supplement for those who want to get more protein, vitamins and minerals. Milk is hemp seeds from a plant called hemp. Seeds are strictly controlled and it is legal to purchase.

The nutrients contained in hemp milk are as follows.

• Essential Fatty Acids (40%): These fatty acids are not produced by the body. So, it should be taken as food or nutrition. Hemp milk contains high amounts of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, gamma-linolenic acid.
• Vegetable Protein (35%): Contains all kinds of essential amino acids. And it contains protein in an amount similar to the amount of protein in meat, milk, and eggs.
• Rich fibre (6%): beneficial for digestive health.
• High vitamin E content: It is a powerful and natural antioxidant.
• Rich in essential minerals: Contains phosphorus, potassium, iron, zinc and magnesium. On the other hand, the following ingredients are contained in small amounts.
  • Carbohydrate (10%)
  • Vitamins A, B and C

Calcium and manganese

The benefits of hemp milk

Contains essential vitamins and minerals

Hemp milk is rich in essential nutrients that our body needs. It contains phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron and zinc. These minerals are components that play an important role in muscle contraction, bone formation, and biochemical processes in the nervous system.

In addition, vitamin E is an important antioxidant for cardiovascular health. 

Regulates the intestines (small and large intestine) and cholesterol

Hemp Seeds in milk are rich in fibre that helps smooth bowel movements and prevents constipation. In addition, it has the effect of controlling blood pressure and cholesterol by preventing the absorption of LDL, which is bad cholesterol. 

Points to note when drinking milk

The interaction of hemp milk with other compounds has the effect of reducing platelet formation. People who have problems with blood stagnation or who are taking certain medications should ask their doctor first and then drink hemp milk. Also, because it is high in fibre, drinking too much can lead to diarrhoea, abdominal pain or bloating.

If you have any questions about drinking milk, ask your doctor. 

Hemp milk recipe

This vegetable milk is out of direct sunlight and can be stored for up to 3 days if stored in a dry, cool space. Hemp milk recipe is similar to vegetable milk recipes such as almond milk or soy milk.

Necessary material

• 150 g hemp seeds
• 1 litre of water
• Natural sweeteners such as sugar, honey, stevia, cinnamon powder, and jujube
• A pinch of salt

how to make

• Soak hemp seeds in 1 litre of water for 2 hours. 
• After two hours, go to the blender. It is better not to pour it out from the beginning, but to pour it out little by little. That way, you can go smoother.
• Filter with a sieve or vegetable cloth. The residue left after pouring the water can be used to make cookies, bread, muesli, and biscuits.
• Add a pinch of salt and sweeten it with sugar or natural sweeteners.
• Pour it into a bottle and drink it deliciously!

Hemp milk can be used in a number of ways like any other vegetable beverage. It can be used to make smoothies, desserts, and sauces. Fruits, low-fat cheese, and whole grains are good for snacks and breakfast.