Manitoba Harvest's raw shelled Hemp Hearts may seem small and simple, but they're extremely versatile and beneficial for maintaining good health. Shelled hemp seeds are known to regulate weight loss and blood sugar levels, boost energy, as well as reduce cholesterol, blood pressure, inflammation—and that's just for starters.
The seeds may be small, but they're packed with plant-based protein, fiber and more the omegas that you'll find in comparable superfoods like chia or flax seeds. The nutty flavor of the seeds makes them ideal for snacking on right out of the bag, or adding to a range of sweet and savory dishes from breakfast to lunch and dinner. Some of the ways Manitoba Harvest suggests incorporating Hemp Hearts into your diet include sprinkling the seeds over hummus, adding them to a trail mix, smoothies, yogurt, baking or salads.
What's Driving This Trend
- Plant-based Protein Sources
- There is a trend towards incorporating more plant-based protein sources like shelled hemp seeds in diets.
- Functional Foods
- The rise of hemp seeds as a versatile and beneficial functional food is a trend in the food industry.
- Healthy Snacking
- Hemp seeds are becoming a popular healthy snack option and the trend towards healthy snacking presents an opportunity for businesses to innovate with new and unique snack offerings.
Who This Affects Most
- Food
- The food industry can capitalize on the trend towards functional foods with plant-based protein sources like shelled hemp seeds.
- Health and Wellness
- The trend towards healthy snacking with options like hemp seeds presents opportunities for innovation in the health and wellness industry.
- Agriculture
- There is a growing demand for shelled hemp seeds, which presents opportunities for the agriculture industry to invest in hemp farming and processing.
