The battle for the worthiest substitute for dairy has seen some challenging products such as soy and almond milk. Awareness about health is causing people to adopt such alternatives to dairy products which are further fuelled by allergies and veganism. The newbie to this list is hemp milk which is considered to be a nutritious alternative to dairy. With movements focussed on eliminating dairy across the world , can hemp milk be a worthy substitute to take its place?

Know about Hemp and Hemp Milk

Hemp is considered among the highest sources of protein which is plant-based. It is considered superior to even including meat in your diet and the protein is cold pressed rather than chemically extracted like other cases. It is a rich source of magnesium, calcium, zinc, iron and vitamin B1 and is also rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6. In fact, this is the best and vegan source for obtaining omega other than fish.  Hemp is also

said to have properties that are capable of DNA repair. Unlike Marijuana, they have very low THC and do not give a high.

Hemp Milk is prepared similar to that of almond milk wherein the hemp seeds and water is a blend. Nutritionally the presence of calcium and protein along with Omegas make hemp milk a very healthy alternative to existing dairy. Hemp milk is usually cold pressed and does not contain any artificial sweeteners or gums unlike in case of other substitutes. It has a nutty flavor and a similar texture to that of soy milk. While the texture is not comparable or pleasing as it is in case of cow milk, flavoring does give good taste.

The Benefits of Hemp Milk 

• Strengthens immune system

Low immunity exposes you to falling sick more often. Marijuana doctors suggests regular consumption of hemp milk as it can naturally boost immunity and help you lead a healthy life.

• A great cosmetic ingredient

While common household skin regimes include milk substituting hemp milk here could be a great way to attain healthy skin.

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  It is vegan

Increasing veganism has to lead the search for worthy substitutes for dairy products. Hemp milk is a vegan, plant-based milk which is raw and a healthy source of protein.

It is rich in protein and contains 10 essential amino acids for your body.

Hemp milk acts as a natural source of vitamin D, A, E, B2 and B12 and hence helps in healthy functioning of our body.

The Outreach and Interest from Customers

Hemp milk has reached store shelves in just a few places around the world such as in Europe where it has also directed a lot of interest from the customers. The market is expected to expand further into North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East in the coming years. Hemp products are expected to becoming most famous in the market.

The one area that has shown a significant disadvantage for hemp milk is consumption by toddlers or babies.

The necessary nutrients expected to be delivered by infant formulas are not available in hemp milk. Also, the number of calories present in hemp milk is comparatively higher than that of soy or almond milk and this number increases with flavoring such as chocolate. So, hemp milk may not be the right choice for those looking for weight control or reduction in general.

Is it or is it not?

Plain hemp milk is available with added flavors of vanilla and chocolate for those who may not enjoy the original taste. A plain hemp milk does not contain any sugar or gluten and is hence a healthy drink to enjoy. Apart from these, storage requires refrigeration only after the pack is opened thus making including hemp milk in your everyday diet a cake walk as long as you get used to the taste. The current prices seem to be a matter of concern to most although based on demand and new brands that will emerge, this problem might be overcome eventually.

So far allergies towards hemp have not been common as it is in case of other alternates. Given this eliminates lactose intolerance and nut allergies out of the picture the number is quite low so far. The biggest strength of Hemp over other alternates is that it is a GMO plant and hence the nutrients of the soil remain intact. There are usually no chemicals used during the process as it is not required and the water required is also significantly less than in the case of almond. With rich yield possible even in such minimal requirement environment, hemp milk could just be the next sustainable alternative to dairy across the world.

There’s no shortage of ways to partake in the cannabis culture. Besides vaping, smoking, and dabbing, sipping cannabis has become a new trend. Cannabis infused drinks are poised to be the next big thing nowadays. These drinks are coming out into the mainstream from the sub cultured shadows.

Many brands and breweries have started developing assorted drinks with cannabis as an ingredient. Let’s have a look at the top 7 beverage brands infused with cannabis:

1. Canna Cola

Canna Cola started off with a goal to create a tasty, effective, medical marijuana beverages while legitimizing an unjustly stigmatized industry. It claims to be the most well-known name in the marijuana beverage industry. They offer exciting bottles of Sour Diesel, Grape Ape, Doc Weed and Orange Kush cannabis brews. These fizzy drinks are sold to a lot of medical marijuana patients throughout the world.

2. Cannabis Quencher

Cannabis Quencher is the cannabis-infused beverage made with real organic fruit concentrates. It is made in Los Angeles by The Venice Cookie Company. They offer exotic flavors of drinks like mango, hibiscus, strawberry lemonade, wild guava, and many more. These are produced from high-quality fruit containing vitamin C, and other essential minerals mixed with the essence of cannabis containing only 75 mg of THC.

3. Subtle Tea

Subtle Tea produces tea bags infused with cannabis having 40 mg of THC. They are available in flavors like Lemon Ginger, Turmeric, Hibiscus Berry, Masala Chai and a lot more.

4. Canna Punch

CannaPunch has been producing non-carbonated, cannabis-infused beverages since the year 2009. It is claimed to be a 100% all-natural vegan drink. It is also gluten-free, soy-free, and corn syrup free.

CannaPunch is made from the highest quality Colorado cannabis where the medicinal concentrate is produced using only the high-quality whole cannabis buds.

5. The Catapult Coffee Pod

The Catapult coffee pod comes with 10mg of THC. It is produced by a Washington based company known as Fairwinds Manufacturing. It is extremely popular among coffee drinkers who like mixing marijuana in their coffee. The pods cost around $10 a piece. These are currently only available in Washington state.

6. Canna Love Lemonade

Ice cold, cannabis-infused lemonade could be one of the great pleasures of summer. One such lemonade is CannaLove Lemonade. It is produced by a company named CannaLove. They produce organic, vegan, and gluten-free cannabis edibles. They’ve recently come up with Lavender Lemonade spiked with CBD oil and Spicy Lemonade which is made with pungent flavored honey oil.

7. Zasp

Zasp offers a variety of beverages which are all natural and only use organically grown cannabis containing fruity flavored seeds. They use high-grade cannabis to create a delicious drink. The most popular flavors of Zasp include Black Cherry, Tangerine, Tropical Punch, and Strawberry Lemonade. They contain amounts of THC ranging from 80 mg or 120 mg.

The benefits of cannabis are well known by all. But many of you might be unaware of the healthy option of drinking cannabis-infused beverages, which can helpful with inflammation, anxiety, and depression and many other health problems.

The best way to treat such symptoms would be by ingesting cannabinoids. This can be achieved by drinking cannabis infused drinks, which would also serve as an easy and great alternative to smoking.