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Who knew that this almost tasteless vegetable has so many nutrients?
Potassium – 135 mg
Phosphorus – 16 mg
Magnesium – 11 mg
Calcium - 11 mg
Iron – 0.57 mg
Zinc – 0.15 mg
Manganese – 0.057 mg
Sodium – 4 mg
Also contains small amounts of selenium, and copper. in. Vitamin C – 14.1 mg
Niacin – 0.190 mg
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) – 0.017 mg
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) – 0.028 mg
Vitamin B6 – 0.040 mg
Folate – 8 mcg
Pantothenic Acid – 0.121 mg
Vitamin A – 19 IU
This is good cut up with watermelon, papaya, honeydew, and cantaloupe with chili powder in it. I haven’t tried it cooked though.
According to Dr. Weil Hemp Milk is good for you just like Soy Milk.
I’ve tried a few brands of Soy Milk and Rice Milk and some of them taste pretty bad.
There are a few brands that I like and don’t gross me out. I think I’ll try Hemp Milk instead.
No you don’t get high, it contains no THC but it does have magnesium, beta-carotene, calcium, fiber, iron, and potassium.
Sounds like a winner to me!
Next time I go to Trader Joes or Whole Foods Market I’ll pick some up and let you know how it tastes.