Many have taken a liking to the nutty, protein and omega packed hemp seed over the years. High in essential amino acids, omegas 3, 6, and 9, and other vitamins including Zinc, Iron, and Magnesium, this long-outlawed “cash crop” is also a natural anti-inflammatory, making hemp a superfood/health supplement that is taking the nutritional market by storm in 2016.
“According to GrubHub Inc., an online and mobile food ordering company, demand for trending health foods such as chia seeds and quinoa increased more than 100% in the last year. Hemp grew 110% with women in the past year which overcame demand for chia seeds in the GrubHub study.”