Cooking with Hemp 101

Integrating hemp into your diet is a great way to support your ECS. However, cooking with CBD oil or hemp hearts requires a little finesse.

Rule #1: Watch the Heat

Cannabinoids degrade at high temperatures.

• Boiling Point of Terpenes: ~300°F - 400°F
• Degradation of CBD: Begins around 320°F - 350°F

The Fix: Never use CBD oil as a frying oil. Instead, add it after the cooking is done.

• Stir into soup just before serving.
• Drizzle over roasted veggies.
• Blend into dressings.

Rule #2: Fat is Your Friend

Cannabinoids are lipophilic (fat-soluble). They need fat to be absorbed by your body.

• Good Carriers: Olive oil, coconut oil, butter, avocado, yogurt, cheese.
• Bad Carriers: Water, juice, skim milk (unless you add a fat source).

Rule #3: Storage Matters

Light and air are the enemies of freshness.

• Hemp Hearts: Keep them in the fridge or freezer after opening to prevent the healthy fats from going rancid.
• CBD Oil: Keep in a cool, dark cabinet.

Easy Ways to Start

1. Salad Dressing: Whisk a dropper of CBD oil into your vinaigrette. The herbal flavor pairs well with greens.
2. Coffee: Add a dash of milk/cream (fat) and a drop of oil.
3. Topping: Sprinkle hemp hearts on oatmeal, yogurt, or avocado toast.