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MIC S & MAC S: HEMP HEARTS
Seeds have gone from afterthought to pantry millennia. Hemp seeds have been used as food
staple. Chia seeds and flaxseeds have been the and medicine in China for at least 3,000 years.
stars. A handful adds a nutty or toasted flavor Hemp hearts are used raw, cooked, or roasted.
and many health benefits to various foods. With their high protein content and versatility,
Hemp hearts’ protein punch is increasing their hemp hearts are a boon to flexitarians and
popularity. vegans. However, everyone should enjoy
Hemp heart is the name of the unshelled seed these seeds. Fortunately, it’s pretty easy to
of the hemp plant. Don’t worry. Hemp hearts get the three-tablespoon recommended daily
have no mind-altering e ects. dose. Throw some in a smoothie, soup, salad,
hummus, creamy pasta, or anything that could
These tiny seeds pack a lot of nutrients. Hemp
hearts are a signifi cant source of: benefi t from a hint of nut fl avor.
• Healthy fats, including omega-6 and omega-3 Reach for hemp hearts when you need to add
a new dimension to your traditional meals or
• Protein, boasting about 50% more protein make an interesting meatless meal.
than chia seeds and fl axseeds
Source:
• Vitamin E and minerals such as phosphorus, https://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/diet-
potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc tips/health-benefi ts-hemp-hearts
Americans are just discovering something https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/6-health-
that has been a staple in Asian countries for benefi ts-of-hemp-seeds
focus on wene : INFRARED SAUNAS
Infrared saunas are becoming a hot trend in the While doctors don’t promote the healing
United States. These rooms have been popular aspects of infrared saunas, these devices don’t
in Europe for decades. Social media posts of hurt. At the very least, bathers feel less stressed
people praising the device’s ability to heat the at the end of a session. That is good for the
body directly, not the air like traditional saunas, body and the mind.
have pushed it to the mainstream.
Infrared saunas are a great form of self-care.
The cool thing about infrared saunas is that Since the rooms tend to be dimly lit, it is a
they produce more accessible heat than calmer environment that promotes relaxation.
traditional saunas. More people can take The saunas stimulate neurotransmitters that
a 15-minute session in 110-degree heat make us feel good.
than a 160-degree environment. Because it Use saunas for stress release, not removing
takes longer for the body to heat up, it is a toxins. Our kidneys and liver signifi cantly
less stressful experience, and there’s no skin eliminate harmful substances, but sweat
damage with infrared saunas. does not.
Although mainstream science hasn’t supported After a tough workout or a hard day at
any form of sauna as a health treatment, work, give an infrared sauna a try.
several reliable studies found that saunas can
support heart health and help people with Source:
arthritis and similar conditions. Researchers https://health.clevelandclinic.org/infrared-
found that regular infrared sauna sessions sauna-benefi ts/
lowered blood pressure, improved blood https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/
consumer-health/expert-answers/infrared-
vessel function, calmed the nervous system, sauna/faq-20057954
and reduced infl ammation.