Hemp seed, basil and coriander pesto - Good Hemp Seeds and Oil review

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Hello readers,

Normally all of our healthy eating worries enter our minds at the beginning of the year. We make new year resolutions and swear by the new year's resolution oath that we will eat well and play well. Slowly, that all begins to slip away! This year however, I am determined to change as much as I can!

To keep that spirit in mind, I went to the Vitality Show to gain more inspiration. One of the stalls there was Good Hemp Food. At the stall, we tried a fruit smoothie which was blended with their gym shake. It tasted great! Recently, I received a parcel from Good Hemp containing every one of their products for me to review.

I was impressed with the Shelled Hemp Seed tubs which came in 4 different flavours. They are: Shelled Hemp, Italian Herbs, Asian Spices and Sweet Cinnamon. I think it's great that the Shelled Hemp seeds can be bought flavoured because it makes them easier to use. My mind was whizzing with ideas when I saw the different types!
Here is some information on the Good Hemp Shelled Hemp Seed:

Can be used as a Snack or a healthy Ingredient to use in your cooking. Can be used as an ice cream topper !! Wow..healthy ice cream :)

• Naturally rich in Omega 3
• 1 serving (30g) of Shelled Hemp gives the entire daily intake of Omega 3
• Rich in Protein - 9g per Serving
• Natural source of Omega 6 GLA - 400mg per serving or the equivalent of 2.5x capsules of Evening Primrose Oil
• Free from Allergens (Nuts, Gluten, Dairy,...)

• Suitable for Vegetarians
• Suitable for Vegans
• 0.00% THC - it is completely safe to eat
• Made from one of the most sustainable crop on earth. Hemp is an excellent CO2 sequester
• Produced in the UK with hemp grown by UK farmers

One of the most popular lunch dishes in my house has to be pasta. We eat pasta in so many different ways! Lately, we have started making our own pesto to accompany the pasta. I guess I was lucky when the Shelled Hemp Seed came in the Italian Herbs flavour. I decided to make a green pesto packed with fresh basil and fresh and fragrant coriander! I decided that I would add in the shelled hemp and also add in Good Hemp Oil which was also included in the package.

GOOD OIL - British Cold pressed hemp oil

• Higher content of Omega 3, 6, & 9 (the good polyunsaturated fats) than any other culinary oil
• Naturally rich in Omega 3
• 1 table spoon (10ml) of Hemp seed oil contains 94% of the daily recommended intake of Omega 3
• Half the saturated fat of olive oil
• Can be used for dressing, dipping and cooking

• Contains ZERO trans fats
• 10 ml of Good Oil contains as much GLA as 6 Evening Primrose Oil capsules
• Hemp Seed oil can contribute to treat ADHD, cardiovascular disease and rheumatoid arthritis
• Contributes to the health of hair & skin, and helps cholesterol, immune system and joints

The pesto was packed with flavour and the Hemp Seeds gave the pesto a creamy yet nutty texture. It tasted even better when I knew how healthy the recipe was for me!

Ingredients:-

• 2-3 handfuls of fresh basil
• 2-3 handfuls fresh coriander
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp pine nuts
• 2 tbs Shelled Hemp Seeds - Italian Herbs
• 1-2 tbs Good Oil
• 1 tsp chilli flakes
• Salt

Method:-
Blend all ingredients together.
Store in the fridge for one week.

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