Dr. Oz explains how hemp seed boosts memory with omegas: Vegan granola recipe

By Joanne Eglash
Source: examiner.com

If you think of hippies when you hear the word "hemp," it's time to get educated about a product posed to become one of the hottest super foods: Hemp seeds.Featured during Dr. Mehmet Oz's November 18 talk show, hemp seeds can ease those memory problems while providing you with multiple health benefits.

What's in hemp seed? It's high in omega 6 and omega 3, which are healthy fatty acids. The benefits range from enhancing your brain's memory and cognitive function to improving your heart health.

And if you're wondering if you can get high on these seeds, the answer is no. What it does contain: More than 10 grams of protein per serving. Protein helps you stay full longer, reducing the number of total calories eaten each day. Read about two new studies showing how protein can boost your weight loss by clicking here.

In addition, you get 48 percent of your daily magnesium needs in a three-tablespoon serving. Magnesium is a powerhouse when it comes to reducing stress while increasing energy, says Dr. Oz.

Where to find: Look in your local health food store or online, such as Nutiva Organic Shelled Hemp Seed or Manitoba Harvest Hemp Hearts Shelled Hemp Seed

How to use: Try Dr. Oz's recipe below.

Vegan Seeds and Goji Berry Granola Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
• 1/3 cup goji berries
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 2 tbsp hemp hearts or the entire seed
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2-3/4 cup pure maple syrup*
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/4 cup sunflower seed butter (sunbutter) (optional)
• 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 250°F degrees. Combine all your dry ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.

Add your maple syrup, sunbutter and vanilla. Mix until well coated.

On a greased or ungreased, baking sheet (use two sheets if you like), add your granola, laying it flat and bake for about 30 to 35 minutes, stirring the mixture every 10 minutes to ensure even cooking. If using two baking sheets, you may even like to switch their positions in the oven once after stirring. If using a smaller baking dish such as a 9"x9" or 11"x13", bake for up to 1 hour or so, or until golden throughout. Be sure to stir the mixture every 15 minutes or so.

Once done, remove from oven and let cool completely before storing in an airtight container of choice. Will keep up to one month. Add additional syrup per your preference. The more syrup you use the more likely you are to create larger granola chunks throughout.