One of the most nutritious and easily digested foods on the earth is the hemp seed. Hemp seeds contain all of the following: protein, essential amino acids, and essential fatty acids. Hemp is truly a food that can sustain all of man's dietary needs. Hemp seed has many health benefits, which can be easily obtained by adding hemp seed to the diet.
Benefits
One of the most important features of hemp seed is that it is a superior source of protein. It also contains a wide variety of minerals and vitamins, but its most distinctive property is that it provides both omega-6 and omega-3 essential fatty acids, or EFAs. These acids are known as linoleic and alpha-linolenic, respectively. What makes these essential oils crucial is that they are not manufactured in the human body, and must be consumed as food. Hemp has an optimal ratio of these two fats at 3:1. According to a Greek research study, a health-promoting ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fats is no higher than 4:1.
Function
Essential fatty acids are critical for keeping the heart healthy. Substituting healthy fats which are polyunsaturated like hemp oil for fats that are saturated can dramatically reduce the chance of having a sudden heart attack or even fatal cardiac arrhythmia. These healthful fats also help to reduce cholesterol levels in the blood and remove cellular buildup in the arteries that is often paired with atherosclerosis.
Hemp seed also contains something called phytosterols, which can help to reduce blood cholesterol levels.
Types
Hemp seeds can be pressed into a high quality polyunsaturated oil, and are also made into a seed cake. Hemp seed oil can be eaten plain or mixed into other food items such as salads and breads. Hemp seed cakes can be ground and made into hemp flour to be used for baking.
Hulled hemp seeds, or nuts, can be widely used in recipes.
Hemp Oil
Hemp seed oil is highly emollient and can be used directly on the skin to nourish and regenerate. Hemp seed oil is capable of deeply penetrating the skin, rather than just sitting on top of the skin. This action works to prevent the aging of the skin, by allowing the essential fatty acids to fully penetrate the outer layer of skin, and encouraging a healthy moisture balance.
Effects
Hemp contains more of the beneficial amino acids than proteins such as milk, eggs or meat.
Hemp is a complete source of protein and is easily digestible.
Hemp seed contains almost seven times more omega-3 fatty acids than fish. It also provides an option for those unable to eat gluten, meat, sugar and milk. It is a good addition to a diet for those concerned about avoiding carbohydrates.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Soap Recipes-Easy Steps for Homemade Soap
Soap-making using the cold processed method is the most basic method of making homemade soap from scratch. Cold process refers to the fact that there is no cooking of ingredients involved, merely the melting of oils. Palm and coconut oil are traditionally used in the cold process to create luscious, gentle, superb lathering soaps that are a pleasure to bathe with.
Beginner 4.5 Pound Soap Recipe
This recipe will make just under 4.5 pounds of soap.
16oz Canola Oil
16 oz. Coconut Oil
16 oz. Palm Oil
6.9 oz. Lye (5% superfatted)
15.8 oz. Water
You may also add fragrance oils of your choosing and coloring.
Beginner 6.5 Pound Soap Recipe
This cold process recipe make just over 6.5 pounds of soap.
5 oz. Canola Oil
5 oz. Castor Oil
32 oz. Coconut Oil
32 oz. Palm Oil
11 oz. Lye (5% superfatted)
24.4 oz. Water
It is optional to add fragrance to your soap mixture as well as coloring.
General Instructions for Making Cold Process Soap
To begin the soap-making process you will need a special work area that is well ventilated. Make sure you have safety goggles, gloves, and that you are wearing long sleeves.
First Step: You will need to put on safety goggles, gloves and long sleeves.
Second Step: Add the lye to the water. Stir very well, making sure you don't breathe in the fumes. Put the mixture to the side and let cool until each reaches a temperature of 110 degrees Fahrenheit. If your work area is not well ventilated, it is recommended to put the lye mixture outside to cool.
Third Step: Mix the oils together, and melt. Cool the oil mixture to about 110 degrees Fahrenheit, or to within five degrees of the lye mixture.
Fourth Step: Add the lye mixture to the oils you have melted. Stir together until the mixture looks like a thin pudding. This is called the trace stage. You may want to use a stick mixer to speed up the process. It may take up to an hour to reach the trace stage if you are stirring by hand.
Fifth Step: Pour the soap mixture into soap molds. You may pop out the soap after about three to five days. After popping out the soap, it will have to sit for an additional four to six weeks to cure completely, and complete the saponification process. After the soap is completely cured, you may cut into bars, and begin using.
Read more: Palm & Coconut Oil Cold Processed Soap Recipes | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/way_5201750_palm-cold-processed-soap-recipes.html#ixzz1cIm2LxFj
Beginner 4.5 Pound Soap Recipe
This recipe will make just under 4.5 pounds of soap.
16oz Canola Oil
16 oz. Coconut Oil
16 oz. Palm Oil
6.9 oz. Lye (5% superfatted)
15.8 oz. Water
You may also add fragrance oils of your choosing and coloring.
Beginner 6.5 Pound Soap Recipe
This cold process recipe make just over 6.5 pounds of soap.
5 oz. Canola Oil
5 oz. Castor Oil
32 oz. Coconut Oil
32 oz. Palm Oil
11 oz. Lye (5% superfatted)
24.4 oz. Water
It is optional to add fragrance to your soap mixture as well as coloring.
General Instructions for Making Cold Process Soap
To begin the soap-making process you will need a special work area that is well ventilated. Make sure you have safety goggles, gloves, and that you are wearing long sleeves.
First Step: You will need to put on safety goggles, gloves and long sleeves.
Second Step: Add the lye to the water. Stir very well, making sure you don't breathe in the fumes. Put the mixture to the side and let cool until each reaches a temperature of 110 degrees Fahrenheit. If your work area is not well ventilated, it is recommended to put the lye mixture outside to cool.
Third Step: Mix the oils together, and melt. Cool the oil mixture to about 110 degrees Fahrenheit, or to within five degrees of the lye mixture.
Fourth Step: Add the lye mixture to the oils you have melted. Stir together until the mixture looks like a thin pudding. This is called the trace stage. You may want to use a stick mixer to speed up the process. It may take up to an hour to reach the trace stage if you are stirring by hand.
Fifth Step: Pour the soap mixture into soap molds. You may pop out the soap after about three to five days. After popping out the soap, it will have to sit for an additional four to six weeks to cure completely, and complete the saponification process. After the soap is completely cured, you may cut into bars, and begin using.
Read more: Palm & Coconut Oil Cold Processed Soap Recipes | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/way_5201750_palm-cold-processed-soap-recipes.html#ixzz1cIm2LxFj
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