Health Notes: Mary Berry's cannabis plant hemp flour boosts heart health
One of the contestants on Great British Bake Off used hemp flour
One of the contestants on Great British Bake Off used hemp flour
Mary Berry was mystified by the use of hemp flour - made from cannabis plants - on the Great British Bake Off this week.
But given the plant's myriad nutritional benefits, she might want to make it a kitchen staple.
Hemp seeds, from which it is milled, are high in protein, fibre and healthy fats.
A research review found that a high intake could help tackle heart disease, improve cholesterol levels and reduce blood clot formation.
Hemp seeds also increase levels of important fatty acids in the blood, as the seeds are high in omega-3 and omega-6.
But scientists report that legal issues and misunderstandings have slowed research progress.
Mary, can rest easy, however, for hemp is safe - and legal - as it's derived from a variety of cannabis that doesn't contain the psychoactive ingredient THC.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk 28/09/2013
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