Week 6 – Cookbook Update

Hi 

Welcome back to my blog! 

This time I’m taking a little break from my cooking adventure and working more on my recipe book! There isn’t much to show, unfortunately, but I have been spending some time researching variations of protein at my internship at  New Day Nutrition. 

One of the ingredients I learned was hemp seeds. They are similar species to cannabis but are a completely different variety as they hold great nutritional benefits.

Macronutrients 

• Protein: 9g (6%) 
• Carbs: 1g (1%)
• Fat: 14g (9%)
• Alcohol: 0g (0%)

Overview 

• Low Carbs
• Great Source Of Protein As It Provides All 9 Essential Amino Acids 
• Contain High Levels Of Omega-3 And Omega-6 Essential Fatty Acids [Unsaturated Fats] 
  • Support Healthy Cholesterol Levels & Immune System Function
  •  Regulate Your Metabolism
• If Unhulled, Contain A Greater Amount Of Fiber 
  • Fiber Helps With: 
    • Reducing The Appetite
    • Weight Management
    • Stabilize Blood Sugar Levels
    • Promote The Health Of The Gut
• Vitamins 
  • B1 (Thiamin) – Helps With Weight Loss, Appetite, Memory & Heart Problems 
  • B2 (Riboflavin)  – Helps With Skin Disorders, Swelling, And Hair Loss
  • B3 (Niacin)- Converts Into NAD, An Enzyme That Helps Create ATP And Cell Communication 
  • B5 (Pantothenic Acid)- Creates Coenzymes For Energy And Metabolism 
  • B6 (Pyridoxine) – Helps With Anemia, Weak Immune System, And Depression 
  • Vitamin K- Helps With Blood Clotting And The Building Of Bones
  • Vitamin E –  Improves Vision, Reproduction, And The Health Of Your Blood, Brain, And Skin
  • Choline  – Helps Liver & Brain Function, And Reduces The Risk Of Fatty Liver Disease 
  • Folate – Produces Red And White Blood Cells In Bone Marrow As Well As  DNA And RNA, And Transforms Carbohydrates Into Energy
• Minerals 
  • Calcium – Builds & Maintains Strong Bones
  • Copper -Maintains Healthy Bones, Blood Vessels, Nerves, And Immune Function, And It Contributes To Iron Absorption
  • Iron – Makes Hemoglobin And Myoglobin To Provide Oxygen For Lungs And Muscles
  • Magnesium- Regulates Blood Pressure And Cholesterol Production 
  • Manganese-  Helps With The Metabolism Of Amino Acids, Cholesterol, Glucose, And Carbs; Helps With Bone Formation, Blood Clotting, And Reducing Inflammation 
  • Phosphorous – Builds Bones And Teeth And Makes Proteins That Grow And Repair Cells And Tissues
  • Potassium- Maintains The Health Of The Kidneys, Bones, And Cardiovascular System, And It May Help Manage Blood Pressure
  • Selenium –  Improves Cognition, Immune System Function, And Fertility
  • Zinc –  Helps The Immune System And Metabolism