Ways to Cook with CBD

Food; what more could be said about it? It provides sustenance. It provides nutrition. Every creature on the planet requires it in some form. Food, as we all know, is a source of life.

The many benefits to eating right can lead to a healthy body, and humans have always sought to improve health through food. In fact, ancient Egyptians have descriptions of food and meals, as well as their health benefits, dating back to 3200 BC.

Cooking with CBD

Cannabidiol, or CBD, can now be found in almost every kind of product. These vary from topical creams, body-care lotions, mascara, and various drinks such as cocktails and smoothies. It is no accident then, that edibles are the obvious go-to example when it comes to adding CBD to food; it’s double the health benefits of cannabidiol and nutritious foods.

Why Cook With CBD?

CBD is known for actively helping the body work through pain relief, decrease depression, reduce anxiety and improve sleep amongst other health benefits. CBD can be taken in many ways, the most common being:

• Vaping
• Smoking CBD plant
• Capsules
• Sublingual Tinctures (under tongue)
• Topical ointments

These methods of taking CBD may not always be preferable to everyone due to taste, end product (smoke), method of use, strength/length of effect, or other external factors like location. Cooking with CBD works as a delicious and discreet way to enjoy the effects of CBD, and is usable in many great recipes.

Health Benefits of CBD

Cannabidiol is the go-to ingredient because it comes from the cannabis plant but contains low THC content, offering all the boosting health benefits of the plant. CBD works well with the body due to the cannabinoids in CBD interacting with the endocannabinoid system (ECS) in the body.

The ECS regulates the immune system, physiological and cognitive development, appetite, mood, and hormone production in the skin, amongst other body functions. This allows CBD products to fully stimulate and improve the body’s ECS, for a healthier and more balanced body.

Fun Ways to Cook with CBD

Cooking with CBD shouldn’t itself be a hassle. Thankfully, there are a number of easy recipes available to make, which can also be preserved for future snacking. Of course CBD can also be enjoyed in various beverages too, so here are food and drinks to start you off on cooking with CBD.

CBD Herbal Tea

Herbal tea carries its own history of health and well-being benefits, and is the perfect component for adding CBD. On its own, herbal tea is known to help boost the immune system, control appetite, help digestion, and improve sleep.

CBD is already known to improve these same properties, making tea a natural choice to enjoy CBD. Here are other benefits gained from drinking CBD Tea:

• Improved sleep
• Pain Relief
• Reduced Anxiety
• Lowered stress

Be aware that CBD oil doesn’t blend well with water. To improve absorption rate, include some sort of fat such as coconut oil/milk.

CBD Smoothies

Smoothies are raw fruit or vegetables, pureed with some form of liquid such as water, fruit juice or dairy products like milk, ice cream, and yoghurt. Similar to herbal tea, smoothies are a popular health drink, created specifically for using the power of its ingredients for a nutritious meal replacement.

Adding CBD to a smoothie supercharges the drink to include analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, improving healing and rejuvenation in the body. Benefits of CBD smoothies include:

• Maintaining body health and wellness
• Ease aches and pains
• Reduce anxiety
• Promote better sleep

Smoothies are great as different ingredients can provide differing health boosts. Try spinach, kale, berries, avocado, chia seeds, mango and various veggies or fruits with CBD oil, for delicious and nutritious smoothies.

CBD-Infused Guacamole

On the topic of superfoods, avocados are high nutrition veggies that could be used to make guacamole. Guacamole is actually the Aztec word for avocado sauce which consisted of avocado, tomato and salt. Today, those ingredients can include lime, cayenne peppers, or red onions, enjoyable with nachos, pasta, toast and various dishes.

Avocado contains 20 different minerals and vitamins, helps lower cholesterol, and promotes healthy digestion. Adding CBD offers:

• Reduced anxiety
• Lowered inflammation
• Decreased depression
• Soothing and relaxing effects

Fresh avocados are now available year-round, giving the opportunity for enjoying the goodness and added nutrition of CBD-infused guacamole.

Other Foods

The power of CBD really shines when incorporated into already healthy foods. At the same time, there’s no reason not to enjoy a snack. You can find recipes to make CBD infused protein bars, chocolate lattes, cookies, and even butter.

CBD Oil Salad Dressing: Making salad is an easy, quick and healthy way to enjoy a meal. CBD salad dressing helps with a range of conditions from pain alleviation to general body wellness.

CBD Baked Goods: From cookies to muffins, infusing CBD oil to your baking is a common method for enjoying the long lasting effects of CBD. Be careful though, as CBD is sensitive to high temperatures, light, and heat.

CBD Gummies: Gummies are candies/sweets that come in a variety of flavours and shapes. When infused with CBD, gummies contain all the cannabidiol benefits in small flavourful sweets.

 

The most important thing to remember when cooking with CBD oil is that CBD is hydrophobic – doesn’t mix well with water. At the same time, its sensitivity to heat makes CBD not great for frying or roasting; the direct heat degrades the CBD compounds for less cannabidiol content, which defeats the purpose.

If you’re looking for a different way to enjoy your CBD oils, why not see how you can incorporate them into your cooking. Your next evening snack might be the calming treat you need after a long day.