Celebrate ThanksLIVING with some yummy raw Hemp Nog

Hemp seeds are becoming more readily available in natural markets and online, now that more people are aware of the numerous health benefits. One of the most important health benefits is the rich source of Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids in hemp seeds. They are also a good source of protein and magnesium. Hemp seeds are great on salads, cereal, in granola bars and smoothies. If you can't find hemp seeds in your local market or it's inconvenient for you to go out looking for them, you can buy them here:





Here is a basic recipe for fresh hemp milk

Basically, you use a water to seeds ratio of 4:1, adjusting for your preferred thickness. For hemp nog, I use the following recipe:

1/2 cup hemp seeds
2 cups water
(for extra-rich, tasty nog, reduce the amount of hemp seeds and add a small handful of cashews)
1 banana, fresh or frozen
3 large or 4 small dates
1/2 inch piece of whole vanilla bean
freshly grated nutmeg
agave nectar to taste, if desired (the dates and banana make this pretty sweet already)

blend in standard blender or VitaMix until creamy. I like to use frozen banana so i can blend for a long time without the milk becoming warm. The VitaMix has such a strong motor that it can add heat to the food, so adding ice or using frozen ingredients can offset this. Of course, you may choose to drink your hemp nog warm, in which case the VitaMix should be allowed to run for five minutes on high. This recipe makes 2 servings. The nog should be good for 2-3 days, but shake it before serving.

Here is a great article about the hemp plant:History and benefits of hemp

Go make yourself a tall glass of hemp nog and then come back to watch this video about a woman in France who builds houses out of hemp concrete: