Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts Review

 

If you have been following my blog for a while, you may notice hemp seeds, a recurring product in most of my smoothies. I absolutely love hemp seeds because they are a great source of healthy fats, fibre, vitamins and minerals {more on the nutrition facts below}. Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts {aka hemp seeds} are always my go-to hemp seeds brand because they are a quality product, affordable and certified non-gmo.

What are hemp seeds?

Hemp plants are grown in Canada. Hemp seeds are located at the top of the hemp plant and can be used to make hemp oil, protein powder, hemp milk or kept as a seed. Hemp seeds have a nutty flavour similar to sesame seeds.
Side Note: There is a lot of misconception around hemp seeds and marijuana {yes marijuana, you read that right!}. Manitoba Harvest explains and debunks the myths very well so I will let you read that here.

Nutrients//
—–>Calories// 170 calories
—–>Protein// 10g {hemp seeds are a complete plant-based protein}
—–>Dietary Fibre// 3g {11% DV}
—–>Iron// 20% DV
—–>Manganese// 110% DV
—–>Magnesium// 45% DV
—–>Calcium// 2%
—–>Total Fat// 13g {21% DV}: Great source of omega-6 and omega-3 polyunsaturated fats
Also a great source of B vitamins and other minerals.

% DV= Percent Daily Value based on 2,000 calorie diet {your calorie intake may be higher or lower based on needs}.

Where to Buy?

Online, Costco, Health Food store (Vita Health, Sunrise Health Foods, Organza Market), and some grocery stores

PROMO CODE: HHSweatPink215 for 20% off entire web store at manitobaharvest.com.
Expires: March 31, 2015.

Simple ways to add hemp seeds

• In smoothies {recipes here}
• Over salads and yogurt
• Dip or drizzle over fruit
• Spread peanut butter over toast and sprinkle hemp seeds on top
• Add to your next soup, granola recipe, baking recipe and more. Tons of amazing recipes on their website here

*GIVEAWAY!* WINNER IS: Shelly! Congrats Shelly! (you have been notified by email! :) )
Win a 2oz/56g bag of Hemp Hearts!
To enter:
-Comment below telling me your favorite way to eat hemp hearts {or if you’ve never tried them how you would like to eat them!} Also make sure to leave your email address in the comments so I can contact you if you’re the winner OR check back here on THURSDAY (02/26/15) as I will be announcing the winner.
-Follow Manitoba Harvest on one of their social media accounts {Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Youtube}
Rules:
-Must live in Canada or United States and have a physical address {not a PO box}

Have you ever tried hemp hearts? Let me know! :)

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*Product sent for review however my opinions expressed are %100 genuine and honest!