Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Manitoba Harvest Hemp Heart Review and Giveaway

I first discovered hemp seeds several years ago when visiting The Captain’s sister and her family in North Vancouver.  She has been on a gluten-free diet for many years and introduced the delicious little seeds to me at breakfast one morning.  She made up a bowl chock full of goodies… fresh peach slices, pecans, raisins, cacao nibs, some shredded coconut, sunflower seeds, and on the top… a couple of spoonfuls of raw hemp seeds.  I have come to know them as hemp hearts... by Manitoba Harvest.

They are readily available where I live because it is a Canadian company… so I normally buy mine in good sized bags at Costco, and store them in the refrigerator after opening.

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I loved them right away.  And since then I have found many ways to enjoy them.  So, when I was asked to do a review and giveaway through my association with Sweat Pink, I was thrilled.  It is a natural fit for me because this is something that I eat on an almost daily basis and really love.

They sent a 56g bag to me for sample and review, and offered to let me give one away to a reader in the U.S. or in Canada. 

So, what is so special about hemp hearts?  If you look at the nutritional information on the package you will see…

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Just one ounce (28g) of these delicious little seeds has 8g of protein, and is a good source of Omegas, magnesium and manganese.  They are raw and about the same size as sesame seeds.  And they are very versatile and can be enjoyed in a variety of different ways.

I like eat them like sunflower seeds, out of my hand!  But I also sprinkle them on salads, waffles, zoodles, and in my breakfast bowls. Have a look at these pictures… hemp hearts on top of everything!

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Strawberry Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese

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Sweet Potato Waffles with Strawberries

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Zoodles with Yogurt and Parmesan Cheese

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Cooked Flax and Egg White topped with Yogurt and Cinnamon

If you would like to try them, please use the Rafflecopter form below.

There is one mandatory entry… a comment left here on the blog… and after that is completed, you may opt for additional entries as outlined in the Rafflecopter Form.  The winner will be notified by email so make sure you leave a valid email address when you enter.

The giveaway will end at 11:59 PDT on Monday March 9th.  Good luck! 

Please note that other SPAs WHO ARE ALSO INVOLVED IN THIS CAMPAIGN are not eligible to win but if you would like to help promote the giveaway please tweet this:

#hemphearts #hemplove @ManitobaHarvest
Win some from @eatrunsail and #SweatPink
http://eatrunsail.blogspot.ca/2015/03/manitoba-harvest-hemp-heart-review-and.html

This giveaway has now ended I have contacted the winner. Thanks for all the entries!


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Have you tried Manitoba Harvest hemp hearts?  What is your favorite way to eat them?
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35 comments:

  1. misszippyMarch 4, 2015 at 3:41 AM

    I keep looking at hemp hearts when I go to Trader Joe's…now I'll know how to use them! Buying them today!

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  2. UnknownMarch 4, 2015 at 4:27 AM

    Thank you for the chance to try this product. One thing I have learned is that hemp is a sustainable crop that is seeded in late May/early June. Hemp plants grow close together and have large broad leaves. Approximately 120 days after seeding, hemp harvest begins.

    email: cheung.maggie39@yahoo.ca

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  3. Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's BlogMarch 4, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    the hemp protein dark chocolate flavor sounds pretty good!

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  4. TeamarciaMarch 4, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    Yum I love these! I still have a bag so I won't enter but I love them on yogurt, smoothies, salads you name it.

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  5. CarmyMarch 4, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    I got a bag by accident the other day and totally did not expect them to be as good as they were! I ate the ENTIRE bad in one sitting!

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  6. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother RunnerMarch 4, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    I don't know why it took me so long to try them out I am loving them too! They have a great nutty texture that is wonderful on top of lots!

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  7. UnknownMarch 4, 2015 at 12:02 PM

    I have never tried hemp hearts but i did get the chance to try out Manitoba Harvest's hemp protein powder a while back and loved it.

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  8. Rose-MarieMarch 4, 2015 at 12:19 PM

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  9. Toni @ Running, Loving, LivingMarch 4, 2015 at 1:38 PM

    I learned hemp hearts have 10g protein and 10g of omegas! I have tried them and I love them in my u!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 4, 2015 at 3:08 PM

    I've never tried hemp hearts but I think they'd be great in yogurt or oatmeal

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  11. AnonymousMarch 4, 2015 at 3:17 PM

    I tried Hemp Hearts for the first time back in the fall.

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  12. blew415March 4, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    Hemp hearts have a ton of protein, honestly had no idea

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  13. UnknownMarch 4, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    Hemp Protein Dark! YES!

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  14. Femme Fitale Fit ClubMarch 4, 2015 at 6:48 PM

    They are very good and I enjoyed them on yogurt in particular and oatmeal. YUM!

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  15. Rachel S.March 4, 2015 at 7:05 PM

    I learned it has a lot of protein

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  16. Sue @ This Mama Runs for CupcakesMarch 4, 2015 at 7:25 PM

    I am obsessed with hemp hearts. I eat them in my oatmeal, yogurt and I've even breaded chicken with them!

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  17. Jody - Fit at 57March 4, 2015 at 7:27 PM

    I love the nutritional value!! NEED! :)

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  18. TinaMarch 5, 2015 at 5:28 AM

    I love them in smoothies

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  19. RachelMarch 5, 2015 at 6:15 AM

    Yum! I do love Manitoba Hemp Hearts! I love how potent those small seeds are! :)

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  20. Relentless Forward CommotionMarch 5, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    I've always wanted to try hemp hearts...I've heard a lot of good things about them!

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  21. kim720March 6, 2015 at 5:13 AM

    I would have never thought to use hemp oil for my dog!!

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  22. kim720March 6, 2015 at 5:16 AM

    My favorite way to eat them is with a kale salad, oatmeal or yogurt!

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  23. AnonymousMarch 6, 2015 at 8:25 AM

    I learned the difference between hemp and marijuana.

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  24. UnknownMarch 6, 2015 at 7:10 PM

    Would love to try on Greek Yogurt! I'm from Manitoba :)

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  25. UnknownMarch 7, 2015 at 7:26 AM

    I learned that it has 8 g of protein!

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  26. Gene DMarch 7, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    i learned they have a hemp 'starter' pack

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  27. GlogirlMarch 7, 2015 at 2:20 PM

    I learned that 120 days after seeding, hemp harvest begins.

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  28. Chris BMarch 7, 2015 at 2:58 PM

    I learned that you can sprinkle them on almost anything

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  29. UnknownMarch 8, 2015 at 7:17 PM

    Very cool, I would LOVE to try these out!

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  30. Andrew Pham (apham17)March 8, 2015 at 8:48 PM

    That Hemp Hearts contain 10 g rams of omegas per 30 gram serving

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  31. ClaireMarch 9, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    I didn't realize how much protein they have per serving!

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  32. Callahan4021.wordpress.comMarch 9, 2015 at 8:53 AM

    I learned that hemp is a sustainable crop! Love that

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  33. Sue2SueperMarch 9, 2015 at 11:38 AM

    I learnt that Hemp contains 0.001% Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and will NOT cause a false positive drug test.

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  34. UnknownMarch 9, 2015 at 4:56 PM

    I learned that Hemp Hearts has less carbs than chia or flax seed

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  35. Yuen CMarch 9, 2015 at 8:56 PM

    I learned that they pack a lot of protein which is what I need!

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