• About
    • About The Healthy Voyager
    • Press
    • Work With Me
    • Disclosure and Privacy Policy
  • HVTV
    • The Healthy Voyager Travel Show
    • The Healthy Voyager’s Global Kitchen
    • The Healthy Voyager’s TV Guest Appearances
    • Healthy Voyager Radio
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Beverages
    • Breads
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Dressings & Sauces
    • Entrees
    • Holiday
    • Kid Approved
    • Sandwiches
    • Sides
    • Snacks
    • Soups & Salads
  • Travel
    • Africa
    • Arctic
    • Asia
    • Australia
    • Canada
    • Caribbean
    • Europe
    • Latin America
    • Middle East
    • Oceania
    • USA
  • Lifestyle
    • Eco Corner
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion & Beauty
    • Finance
    • Gifts
    • Healthy Voyager Approved
    • Holidays
    • Home
    • Product Reviews
  • Wellness
    • Fitness
    • Health & Beauty News
    • Mind + Body
    • Pets
    • Relationship Corner
    • Parenthood
    • Weight Loss
    • Women’s Health
  • Shop
    • Cookbook
    • Healthy Voyager Merchandise
    • Entrepreneurial and Business Coaching
    • Financial Coaching
    • Travel Industry Consulting
    • Restaurant, Bar and Food Service Consulting
    • Wellness Coaching
    • Travel Credit Card Referral Bonuses
    • E-Books
      • Travel Guides
        • Spain
        • France
        • Australia
      • Cookbooks
        • Winter Wonderland
        • Restaurant Appetizers
  • Contact
100K
58K
0
26K
2K
The Healthy Voyager
The Healthy Voyager
  • About
    • About The Healthy Voyager
    • Press
    • Work With Me
    • Disclosure and Privacy Policy
  • HVTV
    • The Healthy Voyager Travel Show
    • The Healthy Voyager’s Global Kitchen
    • The Healthy Voyager’s TV Guest Appearances
    • Healthy Voyager Radio
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Beverages
    • Breads
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Dressings & Sauces
    • Entrees
    • Holiday
    • Kid Approved
    • Sandwiches
    • Sides
    • Snacks
    • Soups & Salads
  • Travel
    • Africa
    • Arctic
    • Asia
    • Australia
    • Canada
    • Caribbean
    • Europe
    • Latin America
    • Middle East
    • Oceania
    • USA
  • Lifestyle
    • Eco Corner
    • Entertainment
    • Fashion & Beauty
    • Finance
    • Gifts
    • Healthy Voyager Approved
    • Holidays
    • Home
    • Product Reviews
  • Wellness
    • Fitness
    • Health & Beauty News
    • Mind + Body
    • Pets
    • Relationship Corner
    • Parenthood
    • Weight Loss
    • Women’s Health
  • Shop
    • Cookbook
    • Healthy Voyager Merchandise
    • Entrepreneurial and Business Coaching
    • Financial Coaching
    • Travel Industry Consulting
    • Restaurant, Bar and Food Service Consulting
    • Wellness Coaching
    • Travel Credit Card Referral Bonuses
    • E-Books
      • Travel Guides
        • Spain
        • France
        • Australia
      • Cookbooks
        • Winter Wonderland
        • Restaurant Appetizers
  • Contact
  • Wellness

Marijuana as a New Ingredient of Your Healthy Diet

  • September 1, 2018
Total
0
Shares
0
0
0

marijuanaHow can cannabis actually be a part of a healthy lifestyle and diet?  What are the health benefits of medical cannabis? What recipes can you add it to when cooking?

Before marijuana dispensaries existed as source for different healthy cannabis products, people used raw cannabis for medical and health benefits.  And for at least 3,000 years, people have been using cannabis or marijuana in treating illnesses, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Regarding how long cannabis has been used for medical purposes, another source revealed that its first reference in writings was that from China in 2737 BC by the name of Emperor Shen Nung.  The focus on most writings was the herb’s use for medication for illnesses, including absent-mindedness, malaria, gout and rheumatism.

Later, it spread across shores and reached other parts of the world, including India, North Africa, Europe and the United States. Through the years, cannabis has gone a long, long way because of its health effects and different available ways of preparing cannabis, including edibles.  So can you use marijuana as an ingredient in a healthy diet?

The Health Effects Of Medical Marijuana

Over the past years, medical marijuana research and studies have yielded findings suggesting that cannabis may aid in treating several conditions and providing health benefits, including the following.

Chronic pain

According to a review by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, cannabinoids, the active compounds in cannabis, along with other compounds acting on the same brain receptors, can benefit those suffering from chronic pain.

Depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Clinical Psychology Review published a review revealing how marijuana could help treating mental illness symptoms.  According to the authors, medical cannabis can help in relieving the symptoms of PTSD and depression.

Stop cancer cells from spreading throughout the body

A gene called Id-1 can be turned off by CBD to stop cancer, according to a study to find in the Molecular Cancer Therapeutics journal.

The 2007 study of the scientists at the California Pacific Medical Center discovered that CBD might stop cancer cells from spreading. They used breast cancer cells having high Id-1 levels and then treated these cells with CBD. The results yielded that these cells had decreased their Id-1 expression and became less aggressive.

Epilepsy

Recently, the FDA approved using cannabidiol containing medication to treat Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, types of epilepsy that are hard to control with other medication types. 

A study in 2017  revealed that using CBD resulted to fewer seizure episodes among Dravet syndrome patients versus those with a placebo did.

Soothes tremors of Parkinson’s disease patients

Studies had it, including one from Israel, showed that smoking marijuana could reduce tremors for these patients. It can also help them sleep better and improve their fine motor skills.

Healthy Diet with Marijuana Cuisine

Cooking with cannabis, you don’t have to worry about getting stoned especially you’re using un-aged and raw leaves, which contain Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), not THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol). THCA isn’t psychoactive. 

Many people include raw and un-aged cannabis and hemp into cooking because they simply want to be healthy but not getting high. Just a small portion of cannabis, brought from a Colorado or a Las Vegas dispensary can become the best choice for many people.

Why is cooking with marijuana healthy?

They have antioxidants that protect the body from free radical damage and stress.  In addition, whether cooked or raw, cannabis contains plenty of antioxidants. The leaves also contain fiber, vitamins and minerals.

  • Iron
  • Calcium
  • Vitamin K
  • Folate
  • Vitamin C
  • Fiber

Adding cannabis into a healthy diet, you can have a healthier and better alternative to smoking weed.  Smoking cannabis creates and leaves tar and other substances in your lungs, just as smoking anything does.  Oppositely, cannabis in cooking offers zero harmful carcinogens for your lungs.

Edibles Essential for Dinner

Now that you know the health benefits of cooking with cannabis, you probably want to   learn about some recipe ideas to add marijuana into your cuisine. Check out the following for suggestions.

  • Pot potatoes
  • Weed pesto pasta
  • Marijuana hot wings
  • Weed pizza
  • Salad with weed salad dressing
  • Weed soup
  • Crack pot cannabutter

Definitely, marijuana is a new ingredient of a healthy diet that you might want to consider for yourself.  With the marijuana and dispensary marketing taking over the world, everyone can now learn more about cannabis and take advantage of chronic pain relief,   alleviation of depression symptoms and antioxidant benefits, to name some.  If you’re ready to try cannabis in cooking, diet and lifestyle, check out your nearby pot dispensaries for product options. 

Related Posts:

  • How the natural substance CBD can help you alleviate pain and tackle other health issues
    How the natural substance CBD can help you alleviate pain…
  • Does Cannabis Affect Your Auditory Perception?
    Does Cannabis Affect Your Auditory Perception?
  • Chocolate Bars Can Give You a Flawless Skin for Real
    Chocolate Bars Can Give You a Flawless Skin for Real
  • The Benefits of Medical Marijuana
    The Benefits of Medical Marijuana
  • 4 Benefits of CBD Oil in Your Life
    4 Benefits of CBD Oil in Your Life
  • Can CBD Oil Help Migraines?
    Can CBD Oil Help Migraines?
Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Tags
  • cooking
  • diet
  • healthy
  • Marijuana
Carolyn Scott-Hamilton

The Healthy Voyager, aka Carolyn Scott-Hamilton, is the creator and host of The Healthy Voyager web series, site, and overall brand. An award winning healthy, special diet and green living and travel expert, holistic nutritionist, plant based vegan chef, best-selling cookbook author, media spokesperson, sought after speaker, consultant and television personality, Carolyn Scott-Hamilton is a respected figure in the world of healthy lifestyle and travel as well as special diet cooking and nutrition. The Healthy Voyager aims to help people live well, one veggie at a time!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Meet The Healthy Voyager
Carolyn Scott, The Healthy VoyagerHi! I'm Carolyn Scott-Hamilton. I'm a Latina holistic nutritionist, vegan chef, cookbook author, speaker, show host, consultant and healthy travel and lifestyle expert. From video web series and travel articles, to product reviews and healthy, vegan and gluten free recipes, you'll find lots of info for a happier, healthier and greener lifestyle! After all, Life is a voyage, live it well!
Follow The Healthy Voyager
Follow Us on FacebookFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on PinterestFollow Us on YouTubeFollow Us on LinkedInFollow Us on About.meFollow Us on iTunesFollow Us on E-mailFollow Us on IMDbFollow Us on Amazon.comFollow Us on Snapchat
Subscribe to My Newsletter
Enter Your Email Address
For Email Marketing you can trust
Shop
Healthy Voyager TV
Check out why Split is splendid! From navigating the maze of ruins that is Diocletian’s Palace to swimming in the Dalmatian waters, I’ve got it all covered. Special thanks to @hotelparksplit and @croatiafulloflife for the wonderful experience! *Link to post in bio* #HvonTour #whereintheworldisthehealthyvoyager #travelshow #worldnomads #topdecker #instatravel #instashare #travelzoo #wanderlust #instahub #topdeck #instagood #instago #travel #followme #ladiesgoneglobal #lonelyplanet #gltlove #skyscannerambassadors #femmetravel #luxuryworldtraveler #gtl #femaletravelcollective #travacs #croatia #thediscoverer #latinastravel #split #roman
La Paz IS summer ☀️ #lapazmexico #lapaz #baja  #HvonTour #whereintheworldisthehealthyvoyager #travelshow #worldnomads #topdecker #instatravel #instashare #travelzoo #wanderlust #instahub #topdeck #instagood #instago #travel #followme #ladiesgoneglobal #lonelyplanet #gltlove #skyscannerambassadors #femmetravel #luxuryworldtraveler #gtl #femaletravelcollective #travacs #thediscoverer #latinastravel
Check out why Plitvice is my favorite place in Croatia! My latest post is up on where to stay and what to see and do in this beautiful region of Croatia. Special thanks to @plitviceholidayresort @plitvice_outdoor and @croatiafulloflife for the wonderful experience! *Link to post in bio* #HvonTour #whereintheworldisthehealthyvoyager #travelshow #worldnomads #topdecker #instatravel #instashare #travelzoo #wanderlust #instahub #topdeck #instagood #instago #travel #followme #ladiesgoneglobal #lonelyplanet #gltlove #skyscannerambassadors #femmetravel #luxuryworldtraveler #gtl #femaletravelcollective #travacs #croatia #thediscoverer #latinastravel #plitvice #waterfalls
I believe in love at first sleep! I’ve been searching for the perfect pillow and I finally found it with @coophomegoods 💖 Fully adjustable, non-toxic, eco filling for all sorts of sleepers (your pillow comes with a “recipe” for how much filling to fill or remove for the perfect fit depending on what position you sleep in) as well as a cooling side for hot sleepers! Hands down the best pillow on the market! Get yours today *Link to purchase in bio under My Favorite Things* #sponsored #isleepwithcoop #sleep #bed #night #comfy #cozy #eco #health #wellness #nap
The Maldives is on virtually everyone’s bucket list so when I was invited to the beautiful @kandima_maldives resort and private island, I jumped at the chance! Check out the latest episode of The Healthy Voyager and see why Kandima is THE resort for every kind of traveler heading to the Maldives 💕 *Link to video in bio* 🥰 #HvonTour #whereintheworldisthehealthyvoyager #travelshow #worldnomads #topdecker #instatravel #instashare  #travelgram #travelzoo #wanderlust #instahub #topdeck #instagood #instago #travel #followme #ladiesgoneglobal #lonelyplanet #gltlove #skyscannerambassadors #femmetravel #luxuryworldtraveler #gtl #femaletravelcollective #travacs #maldives #thediscoverer #latinastravel #beach #island https://youtu.be/SEkaEDDP7W8
The dumb face you make when you’re crooning at @thelegendarysunstudio in the same room Elvis recorded his first hits in Memphis 😂 In honor of the new @elvismovie be sure to catch an oldie but goodie episode of The Healthy Voyager where I visit Sun Studios, Graceland and lots of delicious #vegan eateries 🎸Did you know that The Healthy Voyager Travel Show is 16 years old? Yep, it’s OG AF! Be sure to catch up on episodes from way back! *Link to video in bio* #HvonTour #whereintheworldisthehealthyvoyager #travelshow #instatravel #instashare  #travelgram #travelzoo #wanderlust #instahub #topdeck #instagood #instago #travel #followme #ladiesgoneglobal #lonelyplanet #gltlove #femmetravel #gtl  #femaletravelcollective  #latinastravel #memphis #graceland #elvis #tennessee #usa #sunstudio https://youtu.be/GsP9IDdcnhc
Facebook 100K Likes
Twitter 58K Followers
Instagram 0 Followers
Pinterest 26K Followers
YouTube 2K Subscribers
LinkedIn 0
Snapchat

Follow HealthyVoyager on Snapchat!

Copyright The Healthy Voyager 2022

Input your search keywords and press Enter.

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish.Accept Read More
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT