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Hemp & Co At Hemp & Co, we believe food is medicine. Hemp and Co.'s creation was one of those serendipitous collisions of fate, chance and timing.

Through our brand 'Essential Eats', we offer nutrient-rich hemp foods packed with essential fats & amino acids to support your health, energy, and wellness—one delicious, whole-food meal at a time. It all started in March 2019. I was looking to diversify my sports massage business by providing products. While researching for ingredients I stumbled across hemp. I found a research paper praising the benefits of hempseed oil for the skin, especially dry, flaky, eczema skin. Being post-menopausal my skin had become very dry and cracked so I started taking 2 tablespoons of hempseed oil a day. It had a profound effect on my dry hands, I no longer felt compelled to regularly apply hand lotion. More amazing than this, I begun feeling my digestion improve, my energy was balanced, and the pain in my right shoulder (which I had suffered with for years) was gone! I was converted and excited. I couldn't stop raving about this powerful plant. I told my family and friends about hemp so they could experience the incredible benefits for themselves. And so my small idea to add products to my massage business has grown into endless and exciting possibilities of what I can create through Hemp & Co.

12/10/2026

“Processed” and “ultra-processed” are not the same thing.

Most foods undergo some processing. Oil must be extracted from its seed or fruit; vegetables may be frozen; and milk is pasteurised. Processing can make food edible, safe or convenient.

Ultra-processed foods go considerably further. They are often industrial formulations made from refined ingredients, with additives used to alter flavour, texture, appearance or shelf life.

In this short CBS interview, Professor Dariush Mozaffarian discusses what ultra-processed foods are, their potential effects on our health and how to recognise them.

This also connects with our recent posts about cooking oils: how an oil is extracted and processed matters—but using an oil as an ingredient in home cooking is quite different from consuming an industrially formulated food product.

The practical message isn’t that everything must be made from scratch. It is to understand what we are buying and choose recognisable, minimally processed ingredients more often.

H**pseed oil is one such ingredient—pressed from h**p seeds and ready to drizzle, dress or, when appropriately tested, use in oven baking.

An interesting five-minute watch 👇
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/ultra-processed-foods-health-impact/

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“Processed” and “ultra-processed” are not the same thing.Most foods undergo some processing. Oil must be extracted from ...
12/10/2026

“Processed” and “ultra-processed” are not the same thing.

Most foods undergo some processing. Oil must be extracted from its seed or fruit; vegetables may be frozen; and milk is pasteurised. Processing can make food edible, safe or convenient.

Ultra-processed foods go considerably further. They are often industrial formulations made from refined ingredients, with additives used to alter flavour, texture, appearance or shelf life.

In this short CBS interview, Professor Dariush Mozaffarian discusses what ultra-processed foods are, their potential effects on our health and how to recognise them.

This also connects with our recent posts about cooking oils: how an oil is extracted and processed matters—but using an oil as an ingredient in home cooking is quite different from consuming an industrially formulated food product.

The practical message isn’t that everything must be made from scratch. It is to understand what we are buying and choose recognisable, minimally processed ingredients more often.

H**pseed oil is one such ingredient—pressed from h**p seeds and ready to drizzle, dress or, when appropriately tested, use in oven baking.

An interesting five-minute watch 👇

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We take it for granted that we can cook with oil - but why can we, and are all oils equally heat-stable?The answer depen...
07/10/2026

We take it for granted that we can cook with oil - but why can we, and are all oils equally heat-stable?

The answer depends on both the oil and how it is used. Its fatty-acid composition, processing, freshness and natural antioxidants all influence its stability. So do the cooking temperature, heating time and method - whether baking, shallow frying or deep frying.

Understanding these factors helps us choose the right oil for the job and understand how heat can affect its flavour, nutritional quality and suitability for consumption.

Place olive oil in the refrigerator and it will commonly become cloudy or begin to thicken. H**pseed oil behaves rather ...
07/10/2026

Place olive oil in the refrigerator and it will commonly become cloudy or begin to thicken. H**pseed oil behaves rather differently.

According to researchers J.C. Callaway and David W. Pate, h**pseed oil “does not begin to thicken until it is stored for at least several days below –20°C.”

Why the difference?

H**pseed oil is particularly rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids—typically around 55% linoleic acid (LA) and 20% alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). The structure of these fats helps them remain fluid at much lower temperatures.

The same principle helps explain why highly unsaturated fats are important in cold-water fish. Omega-3 fatty acids help their cell membranes remain fluid and functional rather than becoming too rigid in cold conditions.

The authors even suggest that the greater degree of unsaturation found in some northern h**p varieties may help protect their seeds from freezing solid during harsh winters.

From h**p seeds to cold-water fish, essential fats are rather good at keeping things moving.

Source: Callaway, J.C. & Pate, D.W., “H**pseed Oil,” in *Gourmet and Health-Promoting Specialty Oils* (2009).

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What happens to plant omega-3 after we consume it?Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is an essential fat with important function...
29/09/2026

What happens to plant omega-3 after we consume it?

Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is an essential fat with important functions of its own. The body can also convert some ALA into the longer-chain omega-3s EPA and DHA—but that conversion is limited and varies between individuals.

Interestingly, vegetarians and vegans generally have lower blood levels of EPA and DHA, yet still show favourable cardiometabolic health profiles. This recent review suggests that overall diet and the body’s own regulatory mechanisms may help compensate for a lower intake of preformed EPA and DHA.

The practical message? Include ALA-rich foods regularly. Flax, chia, walnuts, canola and h**p are all useful plant sources. Algae-derived EPA and DHA are another option when appropriate.

H**p seeds and h**p seed oil naturally provide both essential fats: LA and ALA.

Swipe through to see what happens to plant omega-3 👉

Source: Kraselnik & LĂłpez-Moreno, *Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Vegetarian and Vegan Diets: Translating Evidence into Practice*, *Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids* (2026).

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Creamy pasta sauce made with h**p milk? Absolutely.H**p & Co h**p milk makes a lovely base for this garlic and Parmesan ...
26/09/2026

Creamy pasta sauce made with h**p milk? Absolutely.

H**p & Co h**p milk makes a lovely base for this garlic and Parmesan sauce. Add spinach, toss it through your favourite pasta, and dinner is sorted. I added chilli flakes to mine for a little kick 🌶️

Swipe for the ingredients and method, and save the recipe for a night when you’re craving something creamy. 🍝

Facebook: Full recipe: https://h**pandco.nz/blogs/recipes/creamy-h**p-pasta-sauce

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Does omega-6 cause inflammation?The concern sounds logical: linoleic acid (LA) can be converted into arachidonic acid, w...
24/09/2026

Does omega-6 cause inflammation?

The concern sounds logical: linoleic acid (LA) can be converted into arachidonic acid, which the body uses to produce signalling compounds involved in inflammation. Therefore, consuming more LA must mean more inflammation.

But human research has not supported that simple chain of events.

Substantial changes in dietary LA do not appear to produce corresponding changes in circulating or tissue arachidonic acid. Controlled intervention studies have also generally found no evidence that increasing LA raises inflammatory markers.

And when researchers look at coronary heart disease—the very condition omega-6 is often accused of promoting—the evidence points in the opposite direction. Higher LA intake or status has generally been associated with lower CHD risk, while replacing saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat has reduced cardiovascular events in clinical trials.

Inflammation is involved in the development of coronary heart disease. That does not mean consuming LA causes it.

Swipe through to examine the evidence 👉

Sources: NHMRC, Nutrient Reference Values for Australia and New Zealand; Harris et al. (2009); Farvid et al. (2014); Harris (2014); Sacks et al. (2017).

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Blueberry muffins—with a little more going for them.Getting children to eat foods with genuine nutritional value can som...
20/09/2026

Blueberry muffins—with a little more going for them.

Getting children to eat foods with genuine nutritional value can sometimes feel like negotiating over every last Brussels sprout.

These muffins take a rather easier route. H**p seed oil naturally provides essential fats, but tucked inside a soft, fruity blueberry muffin, the children simply taste something delicious.

No persuasion. No vegetables being pushed around the plate. Just:

“Yum—can I have another?”

Every conscientious parent’s dream.

Our h**p seed oil has been independently tested for oven baking at up to 190°C for one hour, so you can bake with confidence.

Swipe through for the recipe 👉

Facebook: Full recipe:https://h**pandco.nz/blogs/recipes/healthy-moist-blueberry-muffins

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Blueberry muffins—with a little more going for them.Getting children to eat foods with genuine nutritional value can som...
18/09/2026

Blueberry muffins—with a little more going for them.

Getting children to eat foods with genuine nutritional value can sometimes feel like negotiating over every last Brussels sprout.

These muffins take a rather easier route. H**p seed oil naturally provides essential fats, but tucked inside a soft, fruity blueberry muffin, the children simply taste something delicious.

No persuasion. No vegetables being pushed around the plate. Just:

“Yum—can I have another?”

Every conscientious parent’s dream.

Our h**p seed oil has been independently tested for oven baking at up to 190°C for one hour, so you can bake with confidence.

Swipe through for the recipe 👉

Facebook: Full recipe: https://h**pandco.nz/blogs/recipes/healthy-moist-blueberry-muffins

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“Eat less saturated fat” is only half the story.When we reduce one source of energy in our diet, something else replaces...
16/09/2026

“Eat less saturated fat” is only half the story.

When we reduce one source of energy in our diet, something else replaces it—and that replacement matters.

The American Heart Association’s review found that replacing saturated fat with polyunsaturated fats lowered LDL cholesterol and reduced cardiovascular events. Replacing it mainly with refined carbohydrates and sugars did not produce the same benefit.

This isn’t about eliminating fat. It’s about changing the type of fat we choose.

Seeds, nuts and plant oils—including h**p hearts and h**p seed oil—naturally provide polyunsaturated fats.

Swipe through to learn why we should think **swap**, not simply **less** 👉

Source: Sacks et al., *Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association* (2017).

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