Can plant-based protein rival the effects of whey protein? We know of one that does — Ananda Hemp’s Vegan Complete Protein 600g (Chocolate + Maca). To understand how Ananda Hemp — a leader in high-quality hemp-based supplements — accomplished this, we’ll take a look at a variety of protein powders and what the advantages and...
Category: <span>Hemp</span>
Introducing Hemp Houses—Building Materials Made from Hemp
You’ve probably heard of industrial hemp. Chances are it was in relation to CBD, one of the cannabinoids that is derived from this cannabis family member, known for its copious therapeutic effects. But did you know that hemp can be used (brilliantly, some might say) as building materials? Houses are being made from hemp. In...
Cannabis, Marijuana, and Hemp: Do You Know the Difference?
Don’t beat yourself up if you don’t. For 80 years the U.S. government has lumped these terms together. If you weren’t specifically studying these substances, there’s no reason you would know. But the truth is, cannabis, marijuana, and hemp are not the same things, yet so often they are used interchangeably. In a world where...
Turning From Tobacco to Cannabis
Farming Hemp Again Hemp farming is not new to the U.S. It’s just been gone a while. The U.S. had a rich history of growing hemp commercially. But in the first part of the 20th century, the government began to demonize marijuana, and hemp got lumped in with its psychoactive cousin. True they are related,...
Hemp’s Potential to Change the World
Industrial hemp, which means the non-psychoactive (less than 1% THC) varieties of Cannabis Sativa L., may just be the miracle plant that addresses our emerging health and global sustainability issues. The world is becoming increasingly aware of hemp’s medicinal benefits. But did you know that over 25,000 products can be made from hemp for modern...