Q: Are Hemp Hearts™ safe for animals?

A: Yes. Those who replace larger amounts of inferior grain-based starchy foods with smaller amounts of Hemp Hearts™ will usually produce sleek, trim, energetic, healthy animals. Significant consumption of Hemp Hearts™ is usually effective in reversing most health conditions characterized by poor circulation or inflammation. Older animals with diabetes, arthritis, heart disease and many disorders of the digestive system usually respond well to diets containing significant amounts of Hemp Hearts™. Significant use of Hemp Hearts™ always results in superior hair and skin condition with greatly decreased shedding. Hair appears vibrant; Eczema, psoriasis and most other skin and hair conditions disappear.
Those who feed Hemp Hearts™ to older pets often notice that their pets have more energy but less aches and pains.
Older pets usually act and appear as though they were much younger.
Racehorses and other animals used competitively often continue to exhibit improvements in performance after months of significant use of Hemp Hearts™. Initial improvements may be due to the increased energy available with Hemp Hearts™; Continued improvements are often the result of increased circulation, reduced inflammation and more rapid recovery after strenuous competition and injury. 
Offspring of animals using Hemp Hearts™ achieve their potential more completely and more rapidly. Pets that can not eat solid food can be fed Hemp Milk which is made by blending one part Hemp Hearts™ with one or two parts water at high speed. Gradually introduce Hemp Hearts™ to your pets in foods to which they are already accustomed. The portions of other pet foods can usually be reduced by at least two parts for each weight of Hemp Hearts™ added. Increase to a daily total of about four measuring tablespoons (32g. or 1.13 oz.) of Hemp Hearts™ for each 50 lbs (22.72 kg) of animal weight—more for high performance animals.

Product: Hemp Oil

Q: Does Hemp Oil require refrigeration?

A: No. Our pure, Clear Hemp Oil does not need to refrigerated. It has a shelf life of over 1 year. When the bottles are filled they are nitrogen blanketed to displace any oxygen or water vapour.

Q: Can I cook with Hemp Oil?

A: Yes. You can eat Clear Hemp Oil raw or cook with it. Use it as you would any other salad or cooking oil. It is one of the few cooking oils that will not smoke at high temperatures.

Q: Will heating Hemp Oil create trans-fats?

A: No. Laboratory tests have concluded that there is no deterioration of Clear Hemp Oil unless temperatures are well above 250 degrees C (482 F) for much more than one-half hour or well above 200 degrees C (392 F) for longer than 16 hours. Pure Clear Hemp Oil is very stable contrary to public opinion. A lot of people compare it to Flax Oil which is very unstable.

Product: Hemp Bars

Q: Do Hemp Bars require refrigeration?

A: No. Storing your Hemp Bars in a cool, dark place is recommended - direct sunlight and high temperatures might melt the chocolate.

Q: What is shelf life of Hemp Bars?

Hemp Bars have shelf life of 6 months (without refrigeration). Although refrigeration is not required  we suggest keeping them in a fridge. We do not stock them since they are made fresh each day and shipped within a day or two so you can count 6 months from the day you received them.

Q: Are Hemp Bars vegan?

A: Yes. The chocolate in the Hemp Bars has no dairy - it is bittersweet (dark) chocolate.

Q: Do Hemp Bars contain sugar?

A: Yes. The dark chocolate in half of one bar contains 9 g of sugar, usually insignificant in comparison with the quantities of protein, essential fats and other valuable nutrients present.

Hemp: Legal, Drug Testing, Safety and THC

Q: Are Hemp Foods legal?

A: Yes, Hemp Foods and other hemp products made form industrial hemp plants are legal. Hemp without THC is legal to grow in Canada, consume and export. Our Hemp Foods contain 0.0% THC, as laboratory tested. We can ship Hemp Hearts to many countries as a result. However, it is not legal to grow hemp in the USA.

Q: Is there THC* in Hemp Foods?

A: No. There is absolutely no THC (the active chemical that is in marijuana) in Hemp Foods, not even 1 part per million can be detected.

Q: Will I test positive with drug testing?

A: No. Because there is no THC, you will not test positive for any drug test.

Q: Are Hemp Foods safe to eat if I am pregnant?

A: Yes. Hemp Foods are great natural nutrition for pregnant mothers - consult your doctor if you are concerned about adding a new food to your diet. Give your doctor the link to this web site or a copy of the flyer which is sent with your Hemp Foods.

* THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol ) is the psychoactive ingredient found in hashish and marijuana. While THC is present in all Cannabis plant varieties to some extent, industrial hemp does not contain an amount to produce any intoxicating effect, even in significant quantities. In varieties grown for use as a drug THC levels can reach as high as 24%.
In hemp varieties grown for seed or fibre use, the plants are grown very closely together and a very dense biomass product is obtained, rich in oil from the seeds and fibre from the stalks and low in THC content. EU and Canadian regulations limit THC content to 0.3% in industrial hemp.

Hemp: Organic vs. Identity Preserved

Q: Are Hemp Foods certified organic?

A: Our product is grown and processed in Southern Alberta, Canada and is "identity preserved" in lots equivalent to certified organic. Every lot can be traced to its source and is laboratory tested to guarantee the absence of contaminants. Our partner and processor has over 30 years of experience in the food processing business, and designed and constructed the only large facility in the world that is dedicated to the production of shelled hemp seed.

Q: Do you use herbicides or pesticides in growing Hemp?

A: No. There are no pesticides or insecticides used in cultivating our hemp plants. The crop is hardy, dense and tall, and naturally not subject to significant pest impact. No chemicals are necessary in the production or processing of our product.

Q: Are there any chemicals used in making Hemp Foods?

A: No. Our shelled hemp seed has not been treated in any way and is free from any chemical preservatives.

Q: Are Hemp Foods irradiated?

A: No. Our Hemp Foods are not irradiated, pasteurized or altered in any way from the natural state which might compromise their food value.

Q: How are Hemp Foods preserved?

A: There is enough natural preservative, in the form of Vitamin E, that keeps the Hemp Hearts™ from going rancid, naturally.

Q: Is the cultivation of Hemp sustainable?

A: Yes. Every part of the hemp plant can be used. The fibre is superior to tree fibre for paper, and superior to cotton for fabric. The fibre can also be used as a building material. Any remaining leaves or unused stalks are fed to animals or used in composting.

Shipping and Delivery

Q: What are shipping and delivery times?

A: As stated on our order pages:

• Canada: Shipment by courier, door to door; Delivery time is 2 - 10 business days.

• USA: Shipment by postal service; Delivery time is 7 - 20 business days.

• Europe: Shipment by courier; Delivery time is 7 - 20 business days.

Q: What are my shipping options?

A: In Canada we may ship by Canada Post, at our option, if an address is rural or cannot be served by our courier. There are no options for the USA - we can only presently guarantee delivery and successful import into the USA without customs delays by using parcel post (Canada Post / US Postal Service). Shipments to the USA will also only be sent in max. 2 cases per day per address, so if you order more than 2 cases, you may not receive all your cases at the same time.

Q: What about shipping to a country not listed on your web site?

A: Please contact us. We are always expanding our market and will investigate any request to ship to a country or region not listed on our web site.

Q: Can you ship to Australia and New Zealand?

A: No. Although that country grows hemp and produces hemp products for export, our understanding is that it is not legal for human consumption. We have had many inquires from Australia and we would like to have this product available there to transform the health of Australians, but not until there are more progressive laws that permit the human consumption of hemp grown in Australia.

For more information about Hemp Hearts™ please visit our website at:
http://www.healing-source.com

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often experienced from the first day, are a result of improved nutrition.

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