· One of my favorite cannabis nutrition pioneers, Dr. William Courtney has discovered:
1. Smoking
cannabis doesn’t treat the disease, only the symptoms
· 2. Therapeutic
levels of beneficial compounds (cannabinoids) can only be achieved through ingestion (not smoking)
· 3. When
cannabis is heated or burned, the chemical structure of the plant compounds are
changed- specifically the acidity of THC which alters its ability to be
therapeutic.
· 4. Raw cannabis
activates the brain’s cannabinoid system which triggers an antioxidant release
· 5. These
antioxidants act as a “cleaner” removing damaged cells from the body
· 6. Raw cannabis
improves the efficiency of the cells in our body
· 7. Creating
oils, butters or eating the raw plant is the only way to get the necessary
beneficial compounds
Tips and recommendations for incorporating
more “Green” into your daily diet
Raw cannabis
can be used every day, multiple times a day by anyone of any age.
Raw cannabis
is NOT psychoactive unless it is heated meaning there no worries of mental or
physical impairment after consuming.
Raw cannabis
can be added to smoothies, juices, or salads.
Like any
other herb or seasoning, ground up raw buds can be sprinkled on top of soups,
stews, oatmeal, yogurt or pudding.
Juicing specifically, takes a lot of material, Dr. Courtney suggests 20-30 big shade leaves or 2-3 raw buds (2-3" in length) per day for therapeutic benefits.
Having your
own garden at home is helpful as access to this quantity of raw product may be
difficult or illegal in your state.
Check out more about Dr. Country and his research at www.rawhemp.tk
