5 profitable food and cannabis combinations

As a nutritionist and co-founder of the Holistic cannabis academy, I get a lot of unsolicited questions about food and cannabis. After all, we permeate all of our social interactions with food. Ain society, we became to fascinated by Food and everything that goes with it, including cooking and of course my favorite topic – nutrition.

Cannabis is a great conversation starter for so many reasonsS. For one, it is not nationwide, but legalized according to individual states for medical or Adult use (leisure) Purposes in more than half of the country. And of course the plant literally comes out of the closetso Cannaphobia tempered, and it has become acceptable to talk about the plant. Combine talking about food with cannabis and you have a winning combination!

With that in mind are here five Winning combinations for food and cannabis.

avocado

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Although avocado is viewed as a vegetable and is often categorized as a fat, it is Strictly speaking a large berry with a single seed. It means that Avocado is a fruit, according to botanists. And it’s an amazing and versatile fruit. Of course, there’s the ubiquitous avocado toast in the hipster neighborhoodS. beyond Brooklyn. Guacamole, of course, was the first introduction to the avocado for Americans.

Although many smoothies add bananas, mostly to add sweetness, avocado is my # 1 smoothie because it’s an emulsifier. It means that it helps mix the other ingredients together to create a smooth smoothie. And unlike the banana, the avocado doesn’t overtake the taste of the smoothie. It goes great with cannabis oil because of its fat content and taste profile.

Hemp seeds

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Combining two cannabis plants ingredients together is a breeze. Hemp as a food comes from the seed portion of the cannabis plant and contains little to no THC. Hemp foods include protein powder, milk, hearts, flour, butter (which can also be used for the skin), and squeezed juice. Hemp oil as food from the seeds of the plant is readyely unlike hemp-derived CBD oil processed from the above-ground parts of the plant.

Hemp seeds that are marketed as hemp hearts are an excellent source of protein, a vegan meal, a wonderful source of fat (always good to combine with cannabis), and a great source of vitamin E and minerals like phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, sulfur, calcium, iron and zinc. Basically sprinkle everything over it from avocado (see above) to salads to smoothies or alone.

cocoa

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cocoa, also known botanically as Theobroma cocoa, is one of the most popular trees in the world. C.plot is the Plant, plant from which Cocoa and Chocolate originates. Hhigher percentages on chocolate bars usually mean less sugar. Raw cocoa has 300 different compounds, including antioxidants, which are vital to wellbeing. Anandamide, the “happiness” molecule that our body produces, is one of the compounds that is present in small amounts in cocoa.

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More meaningful cocoa contains two other chemicals in higher concentrations that reduce the breakdown of Ana. inhibitndamid, as well as Phytocannabinoids in cannabis, including THC and CBD, which may increase their effects. In addition, there is theobromine, which also strengthens the effect of anandamide. Talk about a game made in heaven!

Black pepper

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Black pepper contains a terpenoid called Beta-Caryophylls, which is also part of some cannabis strains (strains). Known as a dietary cannabinoid because it is directly linked to CB2. binds Receptors found in the peripheral endocannabinoid system, unlike THC, which binds to CB1 receptors in the brain, Beta-caryophyllene does not contribute to the euphoria. In fact, this terpene does the opposite by modulating the effects of the cannabis high.

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Black pepper is one of the solutions that are offered to the excessive consumption of THC. contain. Chewing a few peppercorns or simply sniffing ground black pepper can provide relief from THC-induced effects Fear and paranoia. That is a good thing. To top it off (get it!), Both black pepper and cannabis have anti-inflammatory agents Properties. Clearly, the second most popular spice after salt, pepper is a natural companion for cannabis.

mango

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At the other end of the spectrum from black pepper is mango. Both contain terpenes that react with THC in cannabis. While Terpene called Beta-Caryophylls in black pepper softens its effect, the terpenese Myrcene in mango increases the effects of THC. It does this by providing the Blood-brain barrier allow Cannabinoids enter the brain more quickly and efficient. The ultimate effect is to prolong and amplify the intoxicating effects of THC.

It can be clinically beneficial for patients in need of more immediate pain relief or mood Modulation, for example. Cannabis and mango only do this together. As with all foods, the impact of mango on the cannabis high depends on the individual’s metabolism. This means Bioindividuality. So it is a good idea to know your sweet spot. Pay attention to the optimal amounts of mango and THC for your personalized serving.