# Homemade Organic Hemp Milk

**Published:** 2012-09-25  
**Author:** Michael Janzen  
**Categories:** Recipes, Uncategorized  
**Tags:** health benefits of hemp, hemp seeds, Organic Hemp Milk

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![](https://y2ez6helhgi126su.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/uploads/HempMilk.jpeg "HempMilk") We've been drinking almond milk and trying a variety of other nut milks for the past several years after our oldest daughter was diagnosed with a severe milk allergy.  My biggest complaint about almost all of the commercial nut milks is that they contain carrageenan.  [Dr. Andrew Weil](http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/id/QAA44833) suggests to eliminate it from our diets stating:

> "Findings from animal studies and a review of the scientific literature showed that degraded forms of carrageenan can cause ulcerations and cancers of the gastrointestinal tract."

When I started looking at ingredients on product labels for it I was shocked at just how many foods contain it.  Did you know that most supermarket rotisserie chickens have carrageenan listed as one of their ingredients?  It's primarily used as a thickening agent or emulsifier and is made from a substance extracted from red and purple seaweeds, consisting of a mixture of polysaccharides.  So basically any processed food with a creamy texture I now question.  I wonder why they don't use something like chia seeds instead?   So on my path to find healthy alternatives I came across this recipe for homemade hemp milk from [Nourishing Meals](http://www.nourishingmeals.com/search?q=hemp+milk).  I've read that hemp seeds are the only edible seeds that contain the amino acid, GLA. Hemp milk is rich in protein and contains omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, vitamins A, E, B-12 and folic acid.  It is also rich in magnesium, potassium, iron and magnesium.  Another essential benefit is that it has anti-inflammatory agents and improves circulation.  So why not give hemp milk a try? Homemade Organic Hemp Milk Recipe:

> "1/2 cup [shelled organic hemp seeds](http://nuts.com/cookingbaking/seeds/hemp/organic.html) 3 cups filtered water 1 tablespoon organic maple syrup pinch sea salt Place all ingredients into a high-powered blender and blend for 60 to 90 seconds or until ultra smooth. Place a nut milk bag into a large jar or pitcher and pour hemp milk through the bag, squeezing out the milk, and leaving the pulp behind. I compost the leftover pulp. Store your hemp milk in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Use it in recipes wherever milk is called for. Source: www.NourishingMeals.com"  

via [The Whole Life Nutrition Kitchen: Homemade Hemp Milk](http://www.nourishingmeals.com/2012/01/homemade-hemp-milk.html).

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## Citations

- [Dr. Andrew Weil](http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/id/QAA44833)
- [Nourishing Meals](http://www.nourishingmeals.com/search?q=hemp+milk)
- [shelled organic hemp seeds](http://nuts.com/cookingbaking/seeds/hemp/organic.html)
- [The Whole Life Nutrition Kitchen: Homemade Hemp Milk](http://www.nourishingmeals.com/2012/01/homemade-hemp-milk.html)