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Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts, Raw Shelled Hemp Seeds, 5 Pound Pouch
I've been experimenting with different oatmeal add-ins lately to try to boost the nutritional profile and to make things more interesting (because eating the same breakfast every day gets a little old). These hemp hearts were the most recent add-in I tried.
Compared to the chia seeds I tried last week, there are some strong points and some weak points. The hemp seeds don't stick in the packet as much as the chia seeds do, so you can actually get them all out. And they don't make the oatmeal quite as gelatinous as the chia seeds. However, the taste is more noticeable, and it's not neutral. It's not a bad taste, but it's different and (for me) takes a bit of getting used to. There's something vaguely coconut-like about it, but I'd hesitate to say these tasted like coconut. At any rate, no point in analyzing it further, I just wanted to make you aware that these do have a flavor, so be prepared for that.
These are quite high in fat, with 1.5g of saturated fat. However, there are 10g of polyunsaturated fat and 1.5g of monounsaturated fat (you know, the "good" plant fats). And they're cholesterol free. These are also quite high in fiber and protein and have very little sugar. What's truly amazing about them, though, is the level of some nutrients: these are high in phosphorus (45%), magnesium (45%), and manganese (110%), as well as having decent amounts of iron and several B vitamins. It's so much better to get your nutrients from whole foods instead of vitamin supplements if you can, and these are pretty awesome in that regard.
I am definitely considering buying these again (they're also vegan, Kosher, and non-GMO, and they're sustainably harvested).
Update 5/27/14: I have bought these again (from Whole Foods, hence no Verified Purchase label). They're actually more affordable than several other brands. And I have gotten used to the taste and don't notice it so much any more.
Compared to the chia seeds I tried last week, there are some strong points and some weak points. The hemp seeds don't stick in the packet as much as the chia seeds do, so you can actually get them all out. And they don't make the oatmeal quite as gelatinous as the chia seeds. However, the taste is more noticeable, and it's not neutral. It's not a bad taste, but it's different and (for me) takes a bit of getting used to. There's something vaguely coconut-like about it, but I'd hesitate to say these tasted like coconut. At any rate, no point in analyzing it further, I just wanted to make you aware that these do have a flavor, so be prepared for that.
These are quite high in fat, with 1.5g of saturated fat. However, there are 10g of polyunsaturated fat and 1.5g of monounsaturated fat (you know, the "good" plant fats). And they're cholesterol free. These are also quite high in fiber and protein and have very little sugar. What's truly amazing about them, though, is the level of some nutrients: these are high in phosphorus (45%), magnesium (45%), and manganese (110%), as well as having decent amounts of iron and several B vitamins. It's so much better to get your nutrients from whole foods instead of vitamin supplements if you can, and these are pretty awesome in that regard.
I am definitely considering buying these again (they're also vegan, Kosher, and non-GMO, and they're sustainably harvested).
Update 5/27/14: I have bought these again (from Whole Foods, hence no Verified Purchase label). They're actually more affordable than several other brands. And I have gotten used to the taste and don't notice it so much any more.
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