Cannabis and Nutrition

     Trying to lose bodyfat, tone up or add some muscle? cannabis would seem like something to stay clear of in the quest for the ideal physique. With the munchies, the smoke, the relaxation, the perceived negative physical effects most people will say, it has no business being part of a healthy, effective nutrition plan. Much less a staple in a muscle gain/fat loss regimen.  The first argument against using it is the munchies. This is actually a desirable effect in the quest for low bodyfat levels.
     Whether someone is is trying to lose fat or gain muscle they must eat with same frequency- that is every 2-3 hours. those trying to lose weight will eat small meals of course. this is harder than it appears, believe it or not most people do not eat enough during the course of a day. The most difficult part of the nutrition program is eating with enough frequency with enough calories. This is important to kick up the metabolism, preserve muscle tissue while dieting and provide the body with energy for productive workouts. missing meals causes the metabolism to slow down and overeating later. when your overeat with a low metabolism the body cannot use the calories for energy so it stores them as fat. It is tough to eat 6-8 times a day but the results are amazing. 
   As I write this I am three days in a comprehensive body transition program and without a doubt, eating the prescribed amount of calories and food is by far the most difficult part, not the restricting of calories or foods. The three meals during the day usually consist of brown rice and a protein of some kind. The 2nd and 3rd time eating this becomes a major chore, I have found that the best solution to this is a good indica, hash or an edible. The indica is not only good for keeping your eating schedule, it takes you into a deep state of sleep and rest, which is vital for recovery and let's face it, nothing else makes brown rice and chicken breast taste so good. Without it, I find it near impossible to keep up the eating schedule with real food. So after an intense workout I would recommend a strong edible, to assist appetite and rest.
     Cannabis as food? Vegetarians have to usually combine food sources to get the full spectrum of amino acids to get a complete protein. Such as beans and rice, bread and peanut butter, pasta and legumes. This is because plants have a limited amount of one of the 8 essential amino acids (building blocks for protein and tissue) and to make sure all aminos are covered it is suggested to combine these foods to make sure all essentials are covered. They fail to mention that there is a seed out there that does contain all essential amino acids, that is the cannabis seed. Further validating that this plant is a gift that must be exploited and legalized. From food to fuel to fun, it is truly the miracle plant. Unfortunately getting enough hemp seed to eat can be a risky proposition laws being as they are right now, but times are changing, and soon there might be hemp seed available in a store near you at a reasonable price. Right now hemp protein is available,  but the cost is prohibitive due to prohibition.