Dr. Igor’s Adaptogenic Hemp Mushroom Pâté Recipe

Sautéed Cremini Mushroom Vegan Pâté with Reishi, Chaga, Hemp, Walnuts, Sprouted Sunflower Seeds & Green Lentils

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Dr. Igor’s Adaptogenic Mushroom Pâté Recipe

Total Time: 2 hours + 15 minutes

Soaking Time: 2 hours

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Makes: 12 servings, about 3 cups

Allergens: seeds, tree nuts

Adaptogenic mushrooms are mushrooms that may help reduce the effects of stress on your body and provide an array of micronutrients that are important for a healthy functioning body. Mushrooms in general are high in fiber, potassium, vitamin D and protein too! 

This superfood filled recipe is packed with flavor from umami ladened ingredients such as maggi seasoning, coco aminos, chickpea miso paste and nutritional yeast, leaving your tastebuds satisfied without the consumption of animal products!

Serve this cremini mushroom pâté with your favorite grain-free crackers, vegetable sticks, roasted vegetables, lettuce cups or on gluten-free toast. 

This is also a great recipe to add a dash of CBD oil to. Simply add a dropperful of your favorite CBD oil to food processor in step three below!

Ingredients

  • 1-½ lbs of cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • ½ yellow onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of hemp oil
  • ½ cup of sprouted sunflower seeds, soaked for 2 hours then drained
  • ¼ cup of hemp hearts
  • ¼ cup of walnuts, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons of sherry vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon of coco aminos or soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of umami mushroom powder or maggi seasoning
  • 1 cup of cooked green lentils
  • ¼ cup of fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons of chickpea miso paste or white miso paste
  • 2 teaspoons of italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of reishi powder
  • 1 teaspoon of chaga powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 3+ tablespoons of water

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Dr. Igor’s Cashew & Hemp Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

Vegan Cheesecake made with Cashews, Hemp Hearts, Coconut Cream, Almond Milk Yogurt and Dark Chocolate with an Almond Flour Hemp Crust

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Dr. Igor’s Cashew & Hemp Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

Total Time: 8 hours and 25 minutes (or more)

Soaking Time: 4+ hours

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Baking Time: 15 minutes

Setting Time: 4+ hours

Makes: 12 slices

Allergens: seeds, tree nuts

Creamy, silky, decadent and vegan! This plant-based cheesecake recipe is the ultimate dessert to make to bring to your next gathering.

The velvety filling is made with soaked cashews, hemp hearts, coconut cream and almond milk yogurt that makes it almost identical to traditional cheesecake using cream cheese but packed with more essential vitamins and minerals.

Quickly bake the crust, top it with the cheesecake filling, swirl in a simple dark chocolate ganache for a bittersweet contrast, set it and forget it. It can’t get any simpler than this. Happy baking!

Related: Does cooking with CBD oil interest you? Curious about upping the therapeutic potential of just about any recipe? Click here for some simple tips and tricks to get started cooking with CBD. 

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Dr. Igor’s Raw Apple Tart Recipe

No-Bake Honeycrisp Apple Tart with a Grain-Free Crust, Medjool Date Caramel & Super-seed Crumble

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Dr. Igor’s Raw Apple Tart Recipe

Total Time: 4 hours and 20 minutes (or more)

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Setting Time: 4+ hours

Makes: 12 slices

Allergens: seeds, tree nuts

This recipe has all the flavors you love in an apple pie but reimagined into a raw vegan tart form. 

The tart crust is made up of all grain free flours like green banana flour, ground flaxseed and hemp protein, which are all healthy alternatives that have gut friendly resistant starches, different types of plant-based fibers to help in digestion, and vegan protein with a range of amino acids to support a healthy body.

Applesauce, dates and banana are pureed with hemp protein and coconut products to make an irresistible caramel all made from natural sugars. To top it all off, freshly sliced honeycrisp apples and a crumble made out of a mixture of seeds complete this amazing healthy dessert.

Silence your sugar cravings whilst feeding your body the essential vitamins and minerals it needs with a slice of this tart!

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Dr. Igor’s Paleo Coconut Mango Parfait Recipe

Coconut & Hemp Milk Pudding thickened with Arrowroot Starch topped with Soaked Chia Seeds, Ataulfo Mango and Toasted Coconut Flakes

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Dr. Igor’s Paleo Coconut Mango Parfait Recipe

Total Time: 2 hours minimum

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Setting Time: 2+ hours

Cooking Time: 3 minutes

Makes: 4 parfaits 

Allergens: seeds, tree nuts

This hemp and coconut milk based layered parfait is light, ladened with tropical fruity goodness and has just the right amount of sweetness. Fresh and peak of the season mangoes uplifts this dessert with its bright flavor, with soaked chia seeds for another textural layer, and finally topped with toasted coconut flakes for a nutty, crunchy finish. Prepare this dessert in advance for your next summer brunch party or enjoy at breakfast for a refreshingly sweet start to your day!

Puddings are usually thickened with eggs or cornstarch but for this one, I use arrowroot starch to make it paleo, grain-free and vegan friendly. 

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Dr. Igor’s No-Bake Hemp Heart Cranberry Apple Pie Recipe

Raw Honeycrisp Apple Pie with a Medjool Date & Walnut Crust, a Cranberry Superfood Filling, finished with a Toasted Pecan Topping

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Dr. Igor’s No-Bake Hemp Heart Cranberry Apple Pie Recipe

Total Time: 5 hours and 20 minutes

Soak Time: 4 hours

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Setting Time: 1 hour

Makes: 12 slices

Allergens: seeds, tree nuts

This recipe has all the flavors of the beloved comfort food classic, the apple pie, but we’ve turned it upside down to create a super refreshing, nutrient dense version that is served cold and requires no baking and dough making!

Sweet medjool dates, golden raisins, cashews and walnuts form a sweet no-bake crust that is extremely easy to make and has no cholesterol. The filling is composed with crushed apples, fresh diced honey crisps, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, hemp hearts, soaked figs, tart cranberries and warm spices, with only natural sugars, and a full scope of vitamins and heart healthy carbohydrates.

Leave your oven off, bust out the food processor, and make this no-bake superfood cranberry apple pie in no time!

Related: Could CBD aid in promoting a healthy gut? Click here to find out. 

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Dr. Igor’s Grain-Free Hemp Baked Bloomin’ Onion

Dr. Igor’s Grain-Free Hemp Baked Bloomin’ Onion

These blooming onions are so easy to make and come out delicious. Trust me you won’t miss the deep fry or the batter for this classic snack. Grain-free and hemp-filled, this makes for a quick, guilt free version and no need to leave home! 

Related: Could CBD help keep your gut healthy and in good function? Click here to learn more about why adding CBD to your routine could aid in gut health and the best ways to take advantage. 

Yields: 2 onions

Ingredients

  • Sweet Onions, 2 Small
  • Almond Flour, 1/4 Cup
  • Arrowroot Starch, 1/4 Cup
  • Organic Hemp Flour, 1/4 Cup
  • Organic Hemp Oil, 2Tbsp
  • Kosher Salt, 1Tbsp
  • Paprika, 1tsp
  • Granulated Garlic, 1tsp
  • Organic Hemp Milk, 1/2 Cup
  • Ground Flaxseed, 2Tbsp 

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Dr. Igor’s Paleo Hemp Nanaimo Bars Recipe

A Superfood Filled Three Layered Grain-Free Snacking Bar with Hemp, Deglet Dates, Coconut, Chia Seeds & Tigernut Flour topped with a Maple Carob Ganache & Flaky Sea Salt

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Dr. Igor’s Paleo Nanaimo Bars Recipe

Total Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Setting Time: 1 hour

Makes: 18 bars

Allergens: various seeds and tree nuts

The Nanaimo bar is a Canadian dessert specialty originating from Nanaimo, British Columbia. The original version consists of a wafer bottom, a custard icing middle, and topped with a chocolate ganache. My twist on the no-bake delicacy substitutes all the gut intolerance related ingredients such as cream, processed sugar and wheat, for nutrient dense foods instead. My nanaimo bars are just as delicious and decadent as the original, or dare I say, even better!

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Dr. Igor’s Blood Orange Gin-spired Cold Steeped Tea with Fresh Plums Recipe

Have you heard of cold brew coffee? Well, cold steeped tea is an equivalent that you can make easily customizable at home. Cold steeped tea (cold brew tea) is a method very similar to making a tradition cup of tea, but with the water heating process removed. Cold steeped tea is often confused with iced tea, but the two are different though equally refreshing.

Cold steeping tea gives a light-bodied flavor and is incredibly easy to make, with just about any variation of flavor a possibility. Cold steeped teas can be made in as little as two hours, or if you prefer a bolder flavor, up to 12. This recipe calls for 12-24 hours of cold steeping for best results and flavor profile. Spices and almonds are pan toasted for an addled layer of taste in this recipe, making it a great holiday elixir to serve up. Read on for Dr. Igor’s Blood Orange Gin-spired Cold Steeped Tea!

If you are looking for a simple way to take the therapeutic aspect of this tea to the next level, add a dropper full of your Blue Ribbon Hemp’s Broad-Spectrum Hemp CBD Oil in mango flavor, carefully crafted with seniors in mind, and the perfect addition to this tea recipe.

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Dr. Igor’s Strawberry Mango Citrus Chamomile Cold Steeped Tea Recipe

Have you heard of cold brew coffee? Well, cold steeped tea is an equivalent that you can make easily customizable at home. Cold steeped tea (cold brew tea) is a method very similar to making a tradition cup of tea, but with the water heating process removed. Cold steeped tea is often confused with iced tea, but the two are different though equally refreshing. 

Cold steeping tea gives a light-bodied flavor and is incredibly easy to make, with just about any variation of flavor a possibility. Cold steeped teas can be made in as little as two hours, or if you prefer a bolder flavor, up to 12. Read on for Dr. Igor’s Strawberry Mango Citrus Chamomile Cold Steeped Tea!

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Dr. Igor’s Blistered Green Veggies with Salsa Verde Aioli & Hemp Recipe

Roasted Cabbage, Brussel Sprouts, Broccolini & Green Beans with Baby Kale, slathered with a Salsa Verde Aioli with Anchovies, Lemon & Parsley, topped with Sliced Almonds, Sesame Seeds & Hemp Hearts

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Dr. Igor’s Blistered Green Veggies with Salsa Verde Aioli & Hemp Recipe

Total: 20 minutes

Prep: 5 minutes

Cook: 15 minutes

Makes: 6 servings

Allergens: egg, fish, sesame seeds, tree nuts

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Dr. Igor’s Hemp Coleslaw Recipe

A classic coleslaw with an added healthy twist – hemp hearts are the perfect addition to a homemade slaw that makes the nice accompaniment to just about any meal. Shredded green cabbage, carrots, and radishes along with hemp hearts and fresh chives. Apple cider vinegar a dash of honey add the perfect of acid and sweet to this homemade cream dressing. Read on for Dr. Igor’s homemade coleslaw and check the tips for a little trick for making from scratch to the next level.

Dr. Igor’s Hemp Coleslaw Recipe

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Dr. Igor’s Pineapple Basil Cold Steeped Tea Recipe

Dr. Igor's Pineapple Basil Cold Steeped Tea Recipe

Have you heard of cold brew coffee? Well, cold steeped tea is an equivalent that you can make easily customizable at home. Cold steeped tea (cold brew tea) is a method very similar to making a tradition cup of tea, but with the water heating process removed. Cold steeped tea is often confused with iced tea, but the two are different though equally refreshing. Cold steeping tea gives a light-bodied flavor and is incredibly easy to make, with just about any variation of flavor a possibility. Cold steeped teas can be made in as little as two hours, or if you prefer a bolder flavor, up to 12.  Homemade teas take the health aspect to the next level – try Dr. Igor’s Cold Steeped Pineapple and Basil Tea. A refreshing and hydrating healthy elixir.

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Dr. Igor’s Best Carrot & Hemp Soup Recipe

Dr. Igor’s Best Carrot & Hemp Soup Recipe

Ready in 45 minutes

Makes 6 servings

It’s almost that time of year – soup, soup and more soup please. One of the best comfort foods come fall and winter time, is a delicious warm bowl of soup. Everyone seems to turn to chicken noodle when that comfort craving hits, but we have a new-found favorite for you. Read on for Dr. Igor’s best carrot and hemp soup, a healthy yet hearty soup that has so many health benefits it may surprise you! 

Carrots are one of the greatest immune boosting vegetables out there. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, specifically vitamin C, carrots are a known to boost immunity and work with the body’s white blood cells to protect against outside toxins and influencers. Carrots similarly aid in digestion while lowering blood pressure and aiding in the prevention of heart disease. When combined with hemp hearts, the health benefits of exponential. These two powerhouse ingredients deliver a heart healthy soup, packed with antioxidants and flavor alike. Let the comfort food commence. 

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Dr. Igor’s Very Berry Superfood Overnight Oatmeal Bowl Recipe

Freeze Dried Blueberry, Flaxseed, Hemp Heart, Chia Seed & Overnight Oatmeal Bowl topped with Shredded Coconut, Almonds, Cacao Nibs, Berries, Sprouted Sunflower Seeds & an Almond Butter Sauce

Dr. Igor’s Very Berry Superfood Overnight Oatmeal Bowl Recipe

The best way to start your morning is with this fully loaded overnight oatmeal bowl packed with all kinds of nuts, fruits and superfoods, that can be prepared in advance. This nutrient dense breakfast bowl will keep you satiated and bursting with energy all day and into the afternoon. The abundance of fiber rich complex carbohydrates will hold you over for those work days that you’re so busy you forget when to eat!

Pulverized freeze dried blueberries are folded into healthy grains with plant-based Greek yogurt and marinated for up to 24 hours, lending the oats a concentrated blueberry flavor and deep purple color rich in anthocyanin, a flavonoid responsible for giving certain colorful foods their nutritional and medicinal properties. Top this base with anything your tastebuds crave and drizzle a generous amount of my easy to prepare almond butter sauce!

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Dr. Igor’s Hempy King Crab Cakes

Crab cakes are always clad on the fancy restaurant’s appetizer menu. But how about making them from home? And adding some health to it? We think yes! Read on for our take on crab cakes that you and your tastebuds won’t want to miss. 

These tasty king crab cakes combine fresh crab meat with eggs, herbs, panko breadcrumbs and hemp hearts – for a delicious yet healthy take on a seafood favorite. Perfectly pan-fried to perfection, this is one crab cake recipe that won’t crush your calorie count or spike your cholesterol. Hemp hearts are known for their rich amino acid content, providing essential minerals and vitamins that aid in both heart-health and protein consumption. Hemp hearts also add a beautiful subtle nutty flavor to this recipe while upping the crisp factor of these cakes when fried. Now, let’s get to cooking! Hello new favorite crab cakes, Red Lobster has nothing on you. 

Dr. Igor’s Hempy King Crab Cakes

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Does CBD Help With Anxiety?

These days, it seems as if CBD has become a catch-all cure for almost every disorder. Have back pain? Try CBD. Have skin inflammation? CBD. Having a hard time sleeping? Take two CBD and call me in the morning.

Of course, the truth is far more nuanced. Regulations from the United States Food & Drug Administration essentially prohibit any CBD vendor from making definitive medical claims about CBD, and that’s with good reason, as more evidence is needed before making most CBD-related claims. However, that is not to say that there isn’t some evidence out there that demonstrates CBD’s efficacy in addressing numerous physical and emotional problems.

One such example is anxiety, and a variety of scientific studies have demonstrated that CBD may help people with anxiety-related problems.

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Dr. Igor’s Vegan Dark Chocolate Hemp Heart Hazelnut Spread Recipe

Nutella, your time has come, step aside! A wholesome vegan version has entered the building! This delicious hemp heart hazelnut, dark chocolate spread will be your new favorite thing on toast, rice cakes, ice cream, fruit…the possibilities are endless. Read on for this simple, easy to prepare sweet treat that will become a staple in your fridge. 

This recipe takes wholesome to the next level, through both flavor and ingredients. Made with roasted hazelnuts, hemp hearts, cocoa powder, agave nectar and a dash of almond milk – this chocolate spread is not only tasty, but heart-healthy as well. With zero refined sugar and nutritious base ingredients like coconut oil and cholesterol-friendly hemp hearts, you can add this spread to anything guilt free. Ready in just ten minutes and easily stored in the fridge, let’s getting to mixing up your new favorite spread – Vegan Dark Chocolate Hemp Heart Spread Recipe. 

Vegan Dark Chocolate Hemp Heart Spread

Dr. igor’s vegan dark chocolate hemp heart hazelnut spread recipe

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Dr. Igor’s Smashed Cucumber Salad with Hemp Hearts Recipe

The perfect refreshing salad does exist – smashed cucumbers, with avocado, peppers and radishes with a dash of sauce and hemp hearts. This salad combines wholesome and fresh ingredients with a light vinaigrette style finish. Whether you need a main course or a side salad, this is one deliciously healthy recipe you will want to have on the ready for any night!

This light and refreshing cucumber salad has the perfect balance to it. Combining low calorie cucumbers, high in nutrients and minerals, with hemp hearts and avocado, both packed with heart-healthy fats and antioxidants, your tastebuds and nutritionist will thank you for this recipe. Hemp hearts are known for their high amino acid content and potential to aid in heart-health and lowering blood pressure. Not only that, hemp hearts are loaded with plant protein that will keep you nourished while the cucumbers keep you hydrated. 

This salad is the lightest super-salad you could imagine up. It’s the perfect recipe to add even a little extra to, with a drizzle of CBD or a dropper full in your dressing. CBD oil is easy to add to recipes with dressing and sauces, using the base oil to carry into your system. CBD is thought to have the possibility of aiding in digestion, making it the perfect addition to this already nourishing salad. 

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Dr. Igor’s Fried Chicken of the Sea – Crusted Oven-Fried Soft Shell Crab Recipe

Super-seed Crusted Oven-Fried Soft Shell Crab topped with Caviar on a bed of Spinach and Thinly Sliced Vegetables tossed in a Pickl-y Lemon Crème Fraîche Dressing.

Dr. igor’s fried chicken of the sea – crusted oven-fried soft shell crab recipe

Two things: one, this is not fried; and two, this is not chicken! I thought I’d call it that because it mimics the crunchy satisfaction an ol’ bucket of fried chicken would give you but without the guilt! This recipe utilizes the uncommonly used soft shell crab which is encrusted in a heart healthy super-seed crust and baked in the oven instead of being dunked in a vat of oil. Caviar is added for a decadent salinity boost and a quick and easy bed of salad is the perfect accompaniment.

Soft shell crabs are regular blue crabs that have been harvested after they’ve molted their exoskeletons during the months of april to mid-september. Their macronutrients are composed of 91% protein and 9% fat with no carbs to spare which makes this a perfect meal for those who choose to eat on a keto or low-carb diet.

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Dr. Igor’s Vegan Hemp Heart Lasagna Recipe

Plant-Based Lasagna with layers of Pasta, Spinach, Sautéed Zucchini & Onions, Black Truffle Paté, Vegan Cheeses and Hemp Hearts, with an Heirloom Tomato & Sweet Bell Pepper Sauce.

Dr. igor’s vegan hemp heart lasagna recipe

This vegetable forward spin on an Italian classic is the closest thing you’ll get to the real thing. This recipe uses plant-based cheeses that imitate the ooey gooey texture and creamy richness of regular cheese, as well as hemp hearts and farmer’s market vegetables that make this dish so irresistible! This recipe can be enjoyed by everyone in your family or served at your next dinner party, regardless if you are a meat eater or not!

I’ve eaten a lot of mock cheeses in my life and I find that these three are the perfect combination for this recipe. Use these products in place of its original counterparts in other applications as well. Kite hill is a brand that makes alternative cheese from almond milk. Their ricotta adds airiness and the cream cheese adds silkiness. Violife mozzarella is made from coconut oil and vegetable starches and acts as a binder between the layers of this lasagna.

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Dr. Igor’s Spicy Chickpea & Hemp Heart Shakshuka Recipe

A Mediterranean favorite, right from the comfort of your own kitchen. Shakshuka is a traditional dish of poached eggs in a sauce usually made of tomatoes, peppers, olive oil and a variety of spices. This delicious recipe can be served up for breakfast, lunch or dinner – paired perfectly with pita or naan. Your impeccable brunch awaits! 

This delicious and wholesome recipe combines fresh tomatoes with yellow onion, bell peppers and a touch of jalapeño, chickpeas and hemp hearts, all with a beautiful mix of herbs and spices. This flavorful dish is not only the ideal quick meal to put together, lacking in nothing from protein to color, it will leave you feeling full and nourished. Hemp hearts are known for their high amino-acid content, making them a heart-healthy and cholesterol-friendly addition to any recipe. Combined with healthy fats like olive oil and nutrient dense free-range eggs, this recipe is not only healthy, but delicious! Get ready for your new favorite go-to meal, easy to make for any feast of the day, and just as delightful every time. 

Spicy Chickpea & Hemp Heart Shakshuka 

Dr. igor’s spicy chickpea & hemp heart shakshuka recipe

Ready in 25 minutes

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 large organic pasture raised eggs
  • 1 15 oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 Roma tomato, diced
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, diced (keep seeds)
  • ½ red bell pepper, diced

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Dr. Igor’s Low-Carb Veggie Tots Recipe

Loaded with veggies and wholesome hemp hearts, these gluten-free veggie tots are ready for your next snack time. This is one clean version of a classic tater-tot you can feel good about eating. These versatile little tots can be made with a variety of different veggies and are perfect a healthy take on a breakfast favorite, a healthy snack any time of day, or a great side for any dish that needs a little something extra. 

Combining cauliflower, zucchini, carrots, hemp hearts, grated cheddar cheese, chives and cornstarch, lands you with a golden-brown baked treat that is both delicious and healthy. All these ingredients are low-carb but high-nutrition, making them an ideal combo to add to your diet (especially when they taste this good). Hemp hearts are known to be high in antioxidants, vitamins and essential amino-acids. They can aid in heart-health and cholesterol levels, while delivering a high amount of healthy plant-based protein. Baking these tasty tots in the oven instead of frying saves you some calories and grease, but also brings out the luscious flavor of the hemp hearts and the veggies. Read on for our take on tater-tops with these Low-Carb Veggie Tots. 

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What Does CBD Do?

If you are new to CBD, you are likely to have many questions about what the compound is and what it does. Odds are good that you have seen other people using it or heard others race about how effective it can be. While a wide array of research is still pending, a huge amount of studies have been conducted and have shown that CBD may have the ability to address many ills.

Here’s a quick examination of just how CBD works and what it may be able to do for you. 

What does CBD do for your body?

CBD’s impact is felt because of the way it alters the functioning of your Endocannabinoid System. The body’s Endocannabinoid System was first discovered by researchers in the 1990s. It works to keep your body in a state of homeostasis – at least one paper has referred to it as the body’s “universal regulator.” This means that it strives to keep a variety of systems and sensations – like pain, temperature, stress, fatigue, and more – within a certain set parameter.

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Does CBD Show Up On A Drug Test?

The newness of CBD has resulted in many, many new questions about the compound. This all makes sense – after all, CBD was only legalized less than two years ago at the federal level, and regulations from the United States Food & Drug Administration are still forthcoming. However, for as many questions as there are, there are also many answers.

One of the common causes of confusion about CBD is whether or not CBD shows up on a drug test. Thankfully for CBD users, the answer is usually no…with some exceptions.

First, it’s important to understand how a drug test works and why this might have an interaction with CBD. There are, of course, many different types of drug tests, including tests that examine for the presence of THC in the system. THC is short for tetrahydrocannabinol, and it is the active cannabinoid in marijuana that is responsible for the intoxication that someone feels when they consume marijuana. Amounts vary, but the average THC content of marijuana is usually around 12%

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Does CBD Get You High?

CBD’s popularity has been nothing short of astounding. The cannabinoid compound has become one of the most popular supplements on the market since its legalization less than two years ago. It is available in thousands of stores and websites. Survey data indicates that millions of Americans have tried CBD, and that number is likely to increase. 

However, CBD is very new to the commercial market. This, combined with some confusion about its origins, has left many people with some basic questions: What, exactly, is CBD? What good can it do? Does CBD get you high?

The answer to that last question is no. CBD does not get you high, provided it is produced within normal legal parameters.

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Is CBD Illegal?

CBD’s popularity has absolutely skyrocketed over the past two years, with surveys showing that at least 1 in 7 Americans had tried the compound as of last year. Those numbers have unquestionably increased since then, driving the popularity of an industry that may be more than doubling in growth every year.

However, CBD, in some forms, does contain trace amounts of THC. THC is short for tetrahydrocannabinol, which is the intoxicating compound in marijuana. As a result, there is some confusion about CBD, and many have asked if CBD is illegal.

The answer is no. CBD is perfectly legal, provided it meets certain legal parameters and is produced in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws. 

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What is CBD?

These days, CBD has become one of the absolute hottest items on the market. You don’t need to read this article for proof: All you need to do is go for a walk in a commercial district or do a little bit of Googling. According to a survey from August 2019 15% of Americans have actually tried CBD – and that was less than a year after its legalization at the federal level. There is little doubt that those numbers have only increased since then. 

Interestingly enough, despite the fact that CBD is wildly popular, many people don’t fully understand just what CBD is, how it works and what it does. If that’s the case for you, read on for more.

What is CBD?

CBD is a compound and is short for cannabidiol. CBD is not a drug – at least, not in the traditional sense. It comes from the hemp plant and is extracted via multiple potential methods. 

Ultimately, the goal of these extraction methods is to turn CBD into a product that can then be used by humans or animals. Once the product is ingested, CBD may have multiple benefits, including addressing numerous physical and emotional challenges. This includes back painarthritisinsomnia, and more.

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What Does CBD Stand For?

CBD is very new to the market and has become exceptionally popular in a relatively short period of time. As a result of its extreme popularity – driven by an interest in CBD’s potential ability to heal a variety of physical and emotional issues – more and more people have suddenly expressed an interest in purchasing CBD.However, as a result of its newfound popularity, many people have asked some of the most basic questions about CBD. What, exactly, does CBD do? What are CBD’s benefits? And what does CBD stand for?

That last question is very easy to answer!

CBD stands for cannabidiol. Cannabidiol – or CBD – is a type of cannabinoid – one of the roughly 100 that have been identified by scientists or researchers. Indeed, there are many commonly known cannabinoids that go by different abbreviations that are related to their names, including:

  • THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol
  • CBN, or cannabinol
  • CBG, or cannabigerol
  • CBL, or cannabicyclol

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How Does CBD Make You Feel?

CBD has become one of the most popular supplements on the market today, with some surveys showing that as many as 15% of all Americans had actually tried it as of last year – a number that has surely increased since then. CBD’s popularity stems from a wide array of businesses that have begun selling the compound, as well as the fact that some research shows that the compound can help to address many physical and emotional problems that people experience.

Obviously, many have found that CBD helps them feel better by addressing various challenges that they are experiencing. How CBD makes someone feel is an important question, as it can reduce many negative experiences and leave someone feeling much better than they did before taking the substance.

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How to Use CBD Oil

Most of the time, when you are using a new drug or supplement, you know exactly what you are doing. After all, in most cases, the issue in question is relatively self-explanatory: You swallow the pill and are done with it.

CBD, however, can be far more complicated.

CBD’s popularity has made many people ask how to use CBD oil. This question needs to be asked because CBD is such a diverse, versatile substance. It comes in a slew of forms, including tinctures, edibles, oral strips, creams, balms, vaping juices, and more. As a result, there is no set method about how you are supposed to use CBD oil – instead, there are many, and the answer to this question depends on just how you choose to ingest your CBD.

As such, here’s a list of how to use many common CBD products:

  • CBD TincturesTinctures are CBD that has been mixed with some sort of holding liquid that usually gives the substance its flavor. They usually come in a small eyedropper, which allows individuals to specifically control the amount of the substance that they take. They can be taken in one of two ways. First, tinctures can be taken sublingually, meaning under the tongue. This allows for very fast absorption and makes tinctures one of the fastest ways for CBD to be consumed. Second, if you don’t like the flavor of a tincture, you can always add it to your food or drink product.

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How Long Does CBD Stay In Your System?

CBD’s popularity has skyrocketed, with the compound becoming more popular than virtually any similarly situated supplement. 1 in 7 Americans has tried CBD as of last year, numbers that have unquestionably increased since the survey was taken. The popularity of CBD is even more remarkable when you consider that the substance has only been legal at the federal level for less than two years.

CBD’s newness has given rise to a wide array of questions about the product, however. One of the more common ones is just what CBD does to your body, and how long CBD stays in your system. There’s no hard and fast answer, but there are some factors that can help you figure out what will make CBD last for a longer or shorter period of time.

These factors can change, and there are things that are temporary or more permanent when it comes to determining how long CBD will stay in your system. Less changeable, more permanent items include:

  • Your history with CBD and cannabis products, like marijuana. The more you use, the longer it takes for the product to leave your system. Interestingly enough, the same principles make it more likely your use of CBD may result in a positive drug test.
  • Your body and metabolism speed. Generally speaking, your metabolism and size will be big impacts in terms of how long it takes for you to process CBD.

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Does CBD Help With Anxiety?

These days, it seems as if CBD has become a catch-all cure for almost every disorder. Have back pain? Try CBD. Have skin inflammation? CBD. Having a hard time sleeping? Take two CBD and call me in the morning.

Of course, the truth is far more nuanced. Regulations from the United States Food & Drug Administration essentially prohibit any CBD vendor from making definitive medical claims about CBD, and that’s with good reason, as more evidence is needed before making most CBD-related claims. However, that is not to say that there isn’t some evidence out there that demonstrates CBD’s efficacy in addressing numerous physical and emotional problems.

One such example is anxiety, and a variety of scientific studies have demonstrated that CBD may help people with anxiety-related problems.

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Vegan Hemp Cornbread Recipe

Comfort food – but make it vegan! There is something to be said about a delicious bit of cornbread accompanying a bowl of chili or soup. As the cooler months quickly approach, this vegan cornbread recipe will be your go-to addition for comfort food nights from the crockpot.

Our tasty take on cornbread comes with a side of health. Made completely animal product free, with hemp hearts, flax seeds, oat milk and agave syrup, this cornbread carries the right amount of savory and sweet. We crafted our own “buttermilk” to add to the mix, giving an extra tip of the hat to the southern comfort food favorite. Hemp hearts and flax seeds provide a high amount of plant-based protein while awarding their heart-healthy amino acids and vitamins to the batter. Cooked in a skillet pan, this cornbread has a beautiful golden color to match the flavor within. 

If you are looking for the perfect vegan cornbread recipe to serve up with that pot of chili on the stove, you have found your match! Read on for our simple yet delicious vegan hemp cornbread. 

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Sun-dried Tomato Hemp Pesto Recipe

Sun-dried tomato pesto a delicious and fun twist on many people’s favorite pasta sauce. This versatile sauce comes together quickly and can be served in a variety of ways, whether you’re want a pasta dish, a delicious sandwich spread or even a dip for fresh veggies or garlic bread. Read on for our simple yet delicious homemade sun dried tomato hemp pesto!

Pesto is such an adaptable sauce, traditionally made with basil, olive oil and pine nuts. This version of pesto takes it up a notch from traditional, with sun-dried tomatoes, roasted peppers and hemp hearts instead of pine nuts. Hemp hearts are such a great addition to any recipe, but in this one they are more than an addition.

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Sausage & Truffle Mushroom Frittata topped Hemp Hearts Recipe

A frittata has everything you love about a quiche without the frustration and hassle of a crust. This simple yet delicious recipe is packed with wholesome ingredients and can be prepared and ready on the table in as little as 25 minutes. There is something quite comforting about devouring a plate of steaming veggie and sausage packed eggs, combined to perfection. Read on for our take on this sausage and truffle mushroom frittata with hemp hearts. 

Now you may be confused on what a frittata actually is. Frittatas’ are similar to an omelet but not exactly the same, with the ingredients being mixed in with the eggs in the pan rather than folded in the center. Frittatas’’ are also often mistaken for quiches, but they don’t have a crust and are first cooked on the stovetop then often finished in the oven under the broiler. 

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Vegan Hemp Heart Spinach Dip Recipe

Hot and cheesy spinach goodness….but it’s all 100% vegan! Spinach dip is a favorite for many,  but when ordering out at restaurants, these dips can often land you in up to 1600 calories and 100 grams of fat. This recipe takes healthy spinach dip to the next level, with vegan mozzarella, vegan Greek yogurt, hemp hearts and vegan cream cheese. Read on for your new favorite dip – perfect for parties or gatherings! 

Now that sports are back on TV at least, it’s time for some game time food and favorites, with a heart-healthy twist. Hemp hearts are known for their high amino-acid content as well as being a great source or protein and fiber. Hemp hearts even have the ability to aid in heart-health and lower cholesterol levels. When paired with vegan cheese and yogurt, this recipe is perfect for enjoying without calorie counting or a worry you might make it a “cheat day.” 

This dip is easily stored and can be frozen for a quick appetizer or meal down the year. You can also double or triple the recipe as needed. Grab some crackers, chips or crudites and dive in!

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Easy Hemp Powder Fig Protein Bars Recipe

Protein bars are in abundance just about everywhere these days. You don’t have to shop at a health store to find a tasty protein bar, but the sugar problem often persists with any store-bought bar. Imagine making your own tasty AND healthy all-natural protein bars right in the comfort of you own kitchen – read on for our easy hemp fig protein bars. 

These delicious bars are packed with super-healthy ingredients from chia seeds to hemp hearts. Easily combined and roughly chopped in a food processor, this recipe is likely easier to follow than you may be thinking. By using dried figs for natural sugar, hemp hearts and chia for super-seed protein and shredded coconut with spices for flavor – these bars not only pack a vital protein punch, but they are also loaded with flavor and texture. 

To add a little something extra to your already amazing home-made protein bars, adding a dropped full of CBD to the recipe will up the therapeutic aspect. These is the perfect recipe to practice your CBD chef skills as there is no heat involved and none of the active ingredients have the opportunity to evaporate. Add a dropper full of your favorite CBD oil to the food processor in steps 1 and 2. 

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Lentil & Hemp “Shepherd’s Pie” with Cauliflower Mash Recipe

Shepard’s Pie is the ultimate comfort food for many – its hearty and filling, usually packed with wholesome ingredients and flavors. Our take on a Shepard’s Pie rounds out the healthy aspect, using cauliflower as a main ingredient, along with kale, peas, lentils and hemp hearts. Read on for our Lentil & Hemp Heart “Shepard’s Pie” with Cauliflower Mash. 

In this recipe, we combine flavor and texture for the ultimate delicious heart-healthy take on a classic. With a variety of veggies – like zucchini, carrot and celery – this mash is incredibly high in fiber and plant-based protein. Hemp hearts and Italian bread crumbs top of this dish for a delicious crunch on top of the fluffy heart-healthy cauliflower mash. Hemp hearts are known for their health properties, aiding in heart-health, lowering blood pressure and helping regulate cholesterol levels. If you are looking for an easy to follow recipe that is sure to impress any attendee of your next dinner party, this is the “Shepard’s Pie” for you to try.

For tips and tricks to cooking with hemp and CBD, click here for a beginner’s guide. 

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Turkey Sausage & Cauliflower Hash with Buttery Eggs Recipe

Starting your day with a hearty yet heathy breakfast can set you up for a whole day of greatness ahead. We’ve all heard it before, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. With this delicious breakfast hash and scramble, you will have a new favorite meal of the day too. Read on for our heart-healthy take on a sausage and egg breakfast hash.

Packed with flavorful ingredients, sautéed together for a luscious hash that is topped with fluffy buttery eggs. Cauliflower is a great choice to replace starchy potatoes in a typical hash. Add in the beans, mushrooms, peas and hemp hearts – this recipe takes heart-healthy to the next level. Hemp hearts are known to aid in healthy cholesterol levels, lowering blood pressure and providing the body with vital amino-acids and vitamins. 

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Hemp Heart Horchata Recipe

Horchata is a delicious traditional Mexican drink typically made with rice soaked in water for its unique flavor. By combining white rice, cinnamon, vanilla and a little sweetener, plus our secret ingredient of hemp hearts, this is one horchata recipe you will want to have ready on file!

Horchata is a versatile drink that can be made with a variety of ingredients. This dairy-free option ups the health aspect by adding hemp hearts, using almonds and substituting granulated sugar for agave nectar and coconut sugar. Hemp hearts are an excellent source of protein and are a popular alterative for vegetarians and vegans. This heart-healthy ingredient is known for aiding in cholesterol levels while adding a boost in antioxidants and amino-acids. All the ingredients come together in the blender, then are strained to create this luscious, smooth and satisfying drink. 

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Hemp Tahini Dressing Recipe

Who doesn’t love a tasty dressing that is versatile enough to do more than dress up some greens? You guessed it – everyone! Our take on tahini combines a traditional recipe with a special, heart-healthy ingredient, hemp hearts. Read on for your new favorite dressing, dip and beyond recipe! 

Tahini has become popular in the United States over the last few decades as a healthy and flavorful option added to a variety of dishes. It is most commonly used as a dressing or dip, but the possibilities are endless with flavors like these. Tahini originated in the Eastern Mediterranean and is typically made of toasted ground sesame seeds made into a paste. Tahini is rich in antioxidants and healthy fats. Similarly, hemp hearts are a great addition to a traditional Tahini, as they are also heart-healthy and are rich in vitamins, amino acids and healthy fats. Combined with the delicious spices and acidity of the lemon juice, this is a healthy recipe made it flavor heaven. 

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Buckwheat Super-Seed Waffles Recipe

We’ve all heard it, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But when you go out for breakfast, often times we are limited to super sweet or savory fried options. Now imagine making your own deliciously healthy waffles from home, topped with your choice of sweet or savory, hold the extra sugar and oil. Read on for our buckwheat super-seed waffles and look forward to brunch from home on Sundays! 

Buckwheat is nutritious whole grain considered by many to be a superfood. Buckwheat’s health benefits include a high amount of fiber and protein, making them a good source of energy as well as promoting heart health and diabetes management. Similarly, hemp hearts are another superfood combined in this recipe. Hemp hearts are a great source of antioxidants, amino-acids and plant based protein. They are also known for aiding in lowering cholesterol levels and reducing the risk for heart disease. 

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Gluten-free Banana Oatmeal Hemp Heart Cookies Recipe

A cookie recipe everyone can love! Gluten-free, vegan and packed with heart-healthy hemp hearts, oatmeal and ground flax, this recipe takes heathy cookies to the next level. Read on for this delicious take on dessert. Or breakfast, no one is tattling here.

In this recipe we combine mashed ripe bananas, old fashioned oats, gluten-free flour and hemp hearts to make a cookie that does more than just taste good. These tasty treats are loaded with antioxidants, vital amino acids, healthy fats and protein. Hemp hearts and flax are a great source of fiber and are cholesterol friendly helping in the battle against heart disease. With the healthy side of this gluten free cookie recipe, the flavors are just as good as the ingredients. With cinnamon, ground cloves and nutmeg, this is one oatmeal cookie everyone will want two. 

Now let’s get to baking! 

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Veggie Burgers with Hemp Hearts Recipe

Burgers are a good idea all year round. Summer barbeques are fun, but this one veggie burger you will want to keep on deck for every season. Packed with plant protein, beautiful savory flavors and topped with fresh condiments on a toasted whole wheat bun. Read on for your new favorite burger – meat and veggie lovers alike!

This simple yet delicious homemade veggie burger combines hemp hearts, walnuts, black beans, rice, bread crumbs, jalapenos and more to create a juicy patty packed with flavor, healthy fats and protein.  Hemp hearts a great source of heart-healthy amino acids and fats, which can aid in the fight against heart disease and high cholesterol. They also add a great texture, along with the walnuts, to this veggie burger patty. With all the ingredients combined in the food processor, this is just about the simplest recipe for a veggie burger out there! 

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Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Cannaflour Macaroons Recipe

Do you have a little bit of sweet tooth? Don’t worry you’re not alone! Everyone loves to top of dinner with a sweet little treat. But how can you keep from making your small indulgence far from a cheat day? These tasty Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Cannaflour Macaroons are the perfect fix for a sweet treat with a spin. Read on for our delicious recipe!

What is cannaflour and how is it made? 

Not like butter or cooking oil infusions, cannaflour encompasses cooking with and consuming ground-up cannabis. Cannaflour is easy to prepare and is a core staple of cooking with cannabis. To properly prepare your cannaflour, be sure you are using cannabis that has been decarboxylated cannabis (aka, heated) ground very finely. The preparation and storage of cannaflour is very important, to ensure freshness and taste. To decarboxylate your cannabis, preheat oven to 200-250 degrees. On a large baking sheet, spread your cannabis and place in oven between 40-60 minutes, rotating the sheet or flipping the cannabis throughout to ensure even heating. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Next grind your cannabis as finely as possible, using a blender or food processor. 

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Smashed Avocado Toast with Bacon & Hemp Hearts Recipe

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Avocado toast is everywhere. And now it’s at home too – with bacon! Our take on a flavorful smashed avocado toast with bacon and hemp hearts is a little twist on a popular favorite. Read on for our simple yet satisfying recipe!

We like to take it a few steps further with our Avo Toast, adding in carrots, radishes, hemp hearts and of course, bacon. Avocado and hemp hearts are both a great source of plant-based protein as well as a heart-healthy ingredient that aids in lowering cholesterol. Consuming healthy fats like these are great for giving your body an alternative energy source than just carbs to work with. This recipe is not only delicious, but simple and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes. 

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