Nutrition
Cannabis Nutritional Facts
Cannabis Nutritional Values
#1 Cannabis leaf
The leaves of cannabis are a good source of fiber and contains flavonoids, essential amino acids, essential oils, magnesium, calcium, potassium, thiamine, ascorbic acid, beta carotene, folic acid, and phosphorous. Eating it raw and fresh is a great source of complete nutrients; with a perfect 3-1 ratio of Omega 6 and fatty acids. The amino acids in raw Cannabis is also a great source of digestible protein.
#2 Cannabis seeds
Contrary to what everyone believes, cannabis seeds do offer nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, insoluble fibre, beta carotene, magnesium, calcium, zinc and iron. A 50g serving of hemp hearts, Cannabis seeds without its hard husk, is equivalent to 16g of protein.
- Cannabis seeds oil
When seeds are made into Cannabis oil or hemp oi, it will contain the lowest saturated fat which is only about 8% of the total volume. It is also rich in essential fatty acids Omega-3 and Omega-6, antioxidants, magnesium, calcium, sulfur, phosphorous, iron and zinc.
The Bottom Line
The best way to reap these nutritional benefits out of cannabis is through growing your own Cannabis instead of buying it at the market. This way, you can be guaranteed that your Cannabis is free from chemicals and other contaminants that may destroy the nutrients present in it.