from Pen T’sao Kang Mu

Yeah, we know.  Hemp.  Trendy, trippy—but also, as it turns out, tasty, timeless, and terrifically nutritious.  Apart from the other oh-so-fabulous benefits people receive from hemp plants, the seeds have been an ancient and nutritionally complete part of human diets for at least four millennia in China, Egypt, Persia, and elsewhere.

There’s not enough THC in hempseeds to get you high—just enough nutrition to keep you healthy.  With a pleasant, nutty taste similar to sunflower seeds, hemp seeds contain all the essential amino acids and the essential fatty acids that humans need to survive and thrive.  Along with a sky-high level of protein and fiber, hemp seed is rich in antioxidants, such as vitamin E, and minerals, including magnesium, iron and zinc.

Load up your mix with 2-3 portions of hemp seeds to intensify your daily nutrition, and enjoy! 

This year, I wanted to have a simple meal that brought together something of everyone who we remember on this day. Mojamix fit the bill. Here’s what we had:

A base of oats, hearty and nourishing, in memory of friend, Natasha, who supported me always

Apples for my grandmother, baker of pies

Strawberries for an old love (why? That’s private)

Almonds for an old neighbour who was kind, if a bit… nutty

Hemp seeds for my great–uncle Alex—well, I probably don’t need to tell you what HE was like

And Pumpkin seeds for mom, who carved with me on Halloween

Every

Year.

Peace to you as we enter the quiet of late fall and start to prepare for winter. It’s that time of year, so watch this space for great ideas for incorporating Mojamix into your holidays. We have great ideas for everyone on your list!