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Old October 22nd, 2012, 04:57 PM posted to alt.support.diet.low-carb
Doug Freyburger
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Jean B. wrote:
Bill O'Meally wrote:

I didn't see them there the last time I went. Too bad. I hope it wasn't
just a temporary offering. I got hemp seeds this time instead. Very
different flavor and texture than the chia. Kinda nutty.


Oh, too bad! I have never tried hemp. Is that also supposed to
be very nutritious?


At one point irradiated hemp seeds were the majority ingredient in bird
seed becaus ethey contain complete protein and a fatty acid mix that
contains enough essential ones. Yes very nitritious.

Whether humans extract much nutrition from them with chewing and
digestion I don't know. Grind the seeds and use the powder as an
ingredient the same as how flax seeds are commonly used.