Harvesting hemp
Manitoba firm says plant a vital part of 'right-fat' diet
It was 20 years ago when Mike Fata's desire to find a healthier lifestyle planted the seed that led him to co-found what has become the world's largest hemp food manufacturer.
"I was uneducated about health, fell prey to the fast food movement, and found myself weighing 300 pounds when I was 18," Fata recalled Wednesday.
Fata's brother helped him lose weight by getting him into a gym, but his diet still needed work.
"I learned the hard way about fatty acids," said Fata, who tried to cut fats from his diet. "I lost weight, but my health really turned negative from cutting key nutrients out of my diet."
Then Fata discovered the benefits of hemp foods.
"Hemp is not only a great protein source, but one of the richest sources of omegas or essential fatty acids," he said. "I...
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