Hemp Protein

Hemp protein is made from cannabis plant seeds, but only from a variety that has been bred to contain trace amounts of the euphoric compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). This means it won't get you high the way marijuana can.

Depending on the brand, a quarter-cup (28-gram) serving of unflavored hemp protein powder has roughly 12 grams of protein and 108 calories. It's also high in fiber, iron, zinc, magnesium, and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a kind of omega-3 oil found in many plants. Hemp is not a complete protein because it lacks the necessary amino acid lysine. However, if you eat legumes like quinoa on a regular basis, you can make up for the difference. Hemp seed protein may be a beneficial source of blood-pressure-lowering compounds, according to a test-tube study.