Quite simply, Hemp seeds without the shell! The shelling of hemp seeds not only makes them even tastier but also enables the nutritional properties to be absorbed by the body more easily. Unlike its controversial cousin, the marijuana plant, Hemp seeds do not contain Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) & therefore have no psychoactive properties. The shelled hemp seeds do however contain an abundance of nutritional & healing properties, including a perfect balance of proteins & essential fatty acids found in ideal ratios for human consumption. The Hemp plant is even good for the planet… It will grow almost anywhere with no need for pesticides or fertiliser & its presence is beneficial for both the soil & the atmosphere, making Hemp one of the most ethical & sustainable plants in existence. Can be used for:• The complete protein readily available in hemp seed, gives the body all the essential amino acids required to maintain health & produce antibodies like gamma globulin to strengthen the immune system.• GLA is extremely rare in the diet & the body normally has to enzymatically convert it from linoleic acid. The GLA present in Hemp may help strengthen the immune system.• Even more important for building a strong immune system, hempseeds are the highest source in the plant kingdom of essential fatty acids. These essential oils, linoleic & linolenic acids, are responsible for the luster in your skin, hair, eyes, & even your thought processes. They lubricate (clear) the arteries & are vital to the immune system.• The presence in the diet of linoleic acid & GLA both found in hemp has shown to rapidly reduce the risk of arteriosclerosis & other cardiovascular diseases.