Birds aren't the only ones who should eat seeds....

 If I say the word "hemp" what do you think of first?  Nope I'm not talking about marijuana either.  Nowadays we hear more about hemp seeds, hemp milk, hemp protein powder, what's the hype?  Actually these little seeds are quite a power house of nutrients.  Hemp is  high in protein containing all nine of the essential amino acids (great for vegetarians and vegans).   Hemp seeds contain high amounts of fiber, they contain omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids (which our bodies can not make), they also have vitamin E, (which can help boost immune function), magnesium, and iron.  Unlike flax seed it doesn't need to be ground to eat; and they have a somewhat nutty flavor and a softer texture then sunflower seeds. They can be mixed in with nuts, or granola, used as a topping on just about anything from yogurt to oatmeal.  Try them out- get creative ;-)