Cannabis: an aliment to fight malnutrition

Malnutrition, whether due to overweight, emaciation or micronutrient deficiencies, affects the life quality of around 2.362 million people around the world according to the World Health Organization. When we think of a solution to this problem, perhaps the first thing that comes to mind is not cannabis. Although this plant is best known for its use in gastronomic infusions, the reality is that it is a food in itself and all parts of raw cannabis provide important nutrients that can be eaten without generating psychoactive effects.

The leaves, trunks, branches and buds of the plant are edible and provide us with essential nutrients that are beneficial to our health, such as omega-3s, amino acids, dietary fiber, enzymes, minerals, flavonoids, protein, vitamins and phytocannabinoids. It was Dr. William L. Courntey, a well-known cannabis activist, who popularized cannabis juice, which is made from all the parts of raw cannabis already mentioned.

Raw cannabis contains THCA (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) and CBDA (cannabidiolic acid). THCA has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antiemetic properties, meaning it helps to relieve nausea and vomiting. On the other hand, CBDA also has anti-inflammatory and antiemetic properties, but its ability to combat tumor cell mutation has also been studied. There are recipes for incorporating the leaves and stems of raw cannabis into salads accompanied by lettuce and spinach leaves.

Hemp seeds are also a highly nutritious aliment, especially for those looking to improve their protein intake. Also, these seeds are a great source of fiber and omega-3s. Hemp seeds help us improve digestion, cardiovascular health and maintain proper brain function.

Another way to incorporate cannabis into our diet can be through hemp seed oil, which contains fatty acids that cannot be made by the human body naturally, but are necessary for its nutrition. Plant-based milk has become very popular in recent years, and hemp milk is one of the most nutritious alternatives in this category, with more protein and healthy fats than rice milk or almond milk. A smoothie made from hemp milk with added hemp seeds is a great way to boost our nutrition in the morning. These seeds are so versatile that they can be sprinkled on top of salad, added to oatmeal, mixed with hummus, or even added to cookie and muffin mix. Considering that in many parts of the world, the cannabis plant can grow easily, it’s easy to conclude that this food, in its various forms, could help countless people globally who are suffering from malnutrition.

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