Hemp Hearts

by Fiona Ostermayer What does the word “hemp” make you think of? Illegal drugs? Rope? How about superfoods? Yes indeed - hemp is actually considered a superfood, but it’s a pretty well-kept secret - especially in the United States. That’s because the U.S. government has not seen fit as yet, to distinguish between industrial hemp and marijuana, and has therefore banned the growing of any variety of hemp including the useful, industrial kind. Industrial hemp is eco-friendly and can be grown without pesticides. It is very different from its botanical cousin, and hemp seeds are without question one of the best sources of protein ... Read Full Story

Here are two food secrets for beautiful skin: Tomatoes - This fruit is especially beneficial when cooked because more of the carotenoid lycopene makes it into the skin, where it can limit UV damage to lower skin-cancer risk and hold-off wrinkles. Hemp - The omega-3 fatty acids in hemp help your skin retain moisture. Just toss a tablespoon each of lemon juice, pine nuts, and shelled hemp seeds, with 1/3 cup hemp-seed oil, a chopped garlic clove, pinch of salt, and 1/2 cup fresh basil in a blender and whirl it to create a delicious and healthy pesto. For more healthy recipes, go to ... Read Full Story

With Oregon passing a hemp bill (SB 676) Tuesday permitting production and possession of industrial hemp in their state, farmers and eco-designers alike are probably freaking out from all the possibilities at hand. Bill sponsor, Senator Floyd Prozanski was quoted by Vote Hemp saying “By passing SB 676 with strong bi-partisan support, the Oregon legislature has taken a proactive position to allow its farmers the right to grow industrial hemp, to provide American manufacturers with domestically-grown hemp, and to profit from the effort.” Until now, only five other states – Maine, Hawaii, Kentucky, Maryland, Montana and West Virginia – have legalized hemp production, making ... Read Full Story

Smoke It up Smooth with the Right Rolling Papers! Making a cigarette is cheaper than buying readymade cigarettes. And that comprehensively explains the flourishing demand for rolling papers. But you got to choose the right rolling papers if you want to have the finest of smoking experiences. Here we would discuss what kind of rolling papers you should go for. For beginners, rolling papers are small paper sheets, which are rolled either by hand or the rolling machine to make a joint. The roll is stuffed with tobacco, marijuana, shag or other herbs. Hemp and rice are the best of all base materials. The ... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Hemp Hearts". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story