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Hemp CBD isn’t just the new kid on the block anymore. They’re the talk of the town and everyone wants to invite them to the party. Hell, we might even let them meet the grandparents because hemp CBD’s rep seems so good.
And there’s a reason for that.
Beyond being able to acknowledge them in public without triggering (in our opinion) unwarranted stigma, hemp oil CBD is being touted by both users and experts as a balm for inflammation, anxiety, nausea, and insomnia.
Laws are also changing, along with increased educational campaigns, so that people can easily purchase tinctures, topical ointments, and infusions.
Before we become too buddy-buddy with CBD, let’s take a step back and admit that research still needs to be done. Nothing definitive is going to come for at least for five years. Does that mean it’s not worth trying? Well, when it comes to managing what overwhelms us, we’ll try it — curiously and cautiously.
Keep in mind that not all forms of CBD are legal everywhere, and the FDA is still culling over the studies to determine efficacy and safety. If you’ve tried CBD though and want to reacquaint yourself, here are seven tasty stress-relievers you might like.
When it comes to assuaging weary workday nerves, these crunchy little nuggets make for an excellent early afternoon snack.
Each pouch packs 100 milligrams (mg) of the stuff — that’s 25 mg per five-bite serving — which is a good amount of bang for your buck compared to pricier munchies.
You can also mix things up with dark chocolate and original coconut versions.
Cost: $14.99; welleryou.com
Prefer to get your CBD through a (eco-friendly) straw? Grab one of these delicately-flavored sparklers tempered with 5 mg of CBD per can. These refreshers are sodium-, caffeine-, and sugar-free for those with sensitive guts.
Naturally-flavored options include blood orange, passion fruit, guava, and our favorite, the intoxicatingly herbaceous lemon lavender. The Cincinnati-based company sells them online by the case, but you can easily find sixers at health food stores and markets throughout the country.
If you’re looking for a reliable pick-me-up that won’t leave you jittery and frazzled, try whipping up a steamy batch of this CBD-doused coffee. Small-batch Denver roastery Sträva infuses each 12-ounce bag of gourmet Colombia Supremo beans with 30 mg of organic full-spectrum hemp oil, creating a rich, fragrant brew that’s balanced in both flavor and effect.
Indulge your inner child while soothing your grownup mind and body with a few of these lip-smacking gummy candies from Texas-based Grassroots Harvest. There’s a full 15 mg of hemp oil extract crystalline in each potent morsel, so it also has your energy crash covered.
With nostalgia-inducing flavors like peach rings, watermelon slices, and tart sour worms, you’re going to want more than one, so be sure to restrain yourself.
Tinctures, with their high concentrations, simple makeups, and sheer versatility, are all the rage in the world of CBD. This Colorado company sells a wide array of natural full-spectrum hemp oil tinctures available in 15, 30, and 60 ml bottles, ranging from 500 to 2,000 mg of CBD per unit.
This newly-formulated raspberry number, a mix of CO2-extracted hemp oil and fractionated coconut oil, is ideal for jazzing up salad dressings, smoothies, or anything else that could use a hit of fresh berry flavor and cannabidiol goodness.
Whether you’re stirring a spoonful into a frothy cup of hot almond milk or using it as an aromatic base for a mouthwatering veggie curry, this vegan CBD-powered ghee may be just what your inner foodie lusts after.
Lactose- and casein-free, and made from non-GMO unsalted grass-fed butter, each soulful jar is crammed with anti-inflammatory agents like organic turmeric, organic Ceylon cinnamon, organic black pepper and, of course, a whopping 15 mg of 99.7 percent pure CBD isolate per tablespoon. Now that’s a golden ticket.
Cost: $55; blueridgehempco.com
We’re gonna get honest with you on this one — it’s not entirely clear good old Spot is better or worse with CBD. What’s been barely researched with humans hasn’t been tested much with dogs either, however there are folks who swear their furry friend has aged backward after a nugget.
And so, if you’re looking to soothe your tail-wagging friend, a bag of these hemp oil extract dog bones may help. They’re made with unprocessed ingredients like wheat flour, oatmeal, chicken, turmeric, eggs, apples, carrots, and garlic. Each treat comes with 10 mg of CBD.
Cost: $35; grassrootsharvest.com
Is CBD legal?The 2018 Farm Bill removed hemp from the legal definition of marijuana in the Controlled Substances Act. This made some hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% THC federally legal. However, CBD products containing more than 0.3% THC still fall under the legal definition of marijuana, making them federally illegal but legal under some state laws. Be sure to check state laws, especially when traveling. Also, keep in mind that the FDA has not approved nonprescription CBD products, and some products may be inaccurately labeled.
