Hemp Starter Pack Review!

*Disclaimer: I was not in any way compensated by the company for giving my opinion of this product. These are just my honest views and opinions and should be taken as such.


Hemp Foods. Heard of them? Maybe you haven't yet. 

If not, here is what you need to know.

A Little About Hemp

 

The hemp plant is a very versatile plant that can be used for food, fibers, plastics, paper, etc...

 In my opinion, the most important fact about the hemp plant is that it is a true superfood. 

Hemp foods are packed full of protein, omega fatty acids, fiber, and other essential nutrients like chlorophyll, folic acid, and important B vitamins. A few great things about hemp foods is that they are GMO-free, gluten-free, and vegan friendly. Also, compared to other health foods on the market, hemp foods are very affordable. 

A Little about the Company 

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Manitoba Harvest is the world's largest hemp manufacturer to grow, harvest, make, and sell their very own unique line of hemp foods. The company is dedicated to the quality of it's hemp foods "from seed to shelf" and that's all they make and sell. 

 Click here to check out Manitoba Harvest's mission statement. Click here to check out the story of it's co-founder, Mike Fata, and how he was able to lose weight and live healthy largely due to hemp foods and they're great health benefits.

A Little About My Order 

 

I've been reading about hemp foods for awhile now and finally decided to purchase an Organic Hemp Starter Pack from Manitoba Harvest. Included in my starter pack was organic Hemp Hearts, organic Hemp Protein Powder, and organic Hemp Oil. 

I must say the package arrived a lot quicker than I had expected it to. I ordered on Monday and received on Friday. Of course, as you can see, the packaging is beautiful and endearing. I was happy to find the sweet little welcome letter enclosed in the box, too. It just added to my excitement in trying these new-to-me hemp products.

 I immediately started taking the organic Hemp Oil and took the 30 Day Hemp Oil Challenge. In my opinion, the oil had a pretty pleasant taste, compared of flax seed oil. I wouldn't mind taking it every day, for sure.

I also made a delicious Hemp Protein Chocolate Chip Shake (recipe coming soon!). The taste of the protein powder was very subtle. I was a little apprehensive after seeing that the powder was green (as was the oil). Since I take a lot of green supplements, I was expecting a distinct "greens" taste, but to my surprise, it wasn't there! It blended perfectly into my smoothie and I'm excited to keep adding it in every day. 

 I tasted the hemp hearts and was delighted to find that they're taste was very nutty, almost like almonds. Adding them to my salad was effortless and extremely tasty. I can't wait to try these delicious little babies in some other recipes, too. 

If you're thinking about trying hemp foods, but are a little hesitant, I would encourage you to give them a try. They're delicious and packed with great nutrition benefits. 

The Organic Starter Pack I purchased is only $37.99. Considering what you get, I think it's an excellent deal. Also, in celebration of this month being Non-GMO month (created by the NON-GMO project), Manitoba Harvest is offering this special 20% off discount on their online store products! All you need to do is simply enter the code: nongmo2013 in the checkout to automatically receive your discount!  This offer expires at midnight on October 31st, so be sure to take advantage of it ASAP! 

If you would like to learn more about Manitoba Harvest or hemp foods, check out there website or their Facebook page.

Thanks for reading!

D.