New Study Finds That Legal States Have Lower Rates of Cannabis-Impaired Driving
by Chane Leigh
Cannabidiol (CBD) has gained its fame from being a medical wonder, while Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) received its glory from its intoxicating and pain-reducing effects and now… Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) is gaining stature as a weight-loss wonder. THCV has appetite-suppressing properties, which goes against the general association between consuming cannabis and getting the “munchies”. The truth is that cannabis strains high in THCV can be used to encourage weight loss in a safe and efficient manner. Let’s have a quick overview of THCV as the cannabinoid you need before we dive into some delicious and nutritious edible recipes rich in THCV to make that encourage weight loss.
THCV shares a similar structure to THC, however, THCV acts as an appetite suppressant, which means it alleviates your desire to eat. Additionally, THCV blocks the receptors that respond to THC, which means that you are less likely to have intoxicating effects. According to research, THCV can suppress your appetite because it blocks the CB1 receptor which ultimately “reduces the appetite”. If you would like to find more about THCV as an appetite suppressant, please feel free to read “Exploring THCV: The Energizing and Appetite Suppressing Cannabinoid”.
Whatever your reason for wanting to lose weight, remember that the first and most efficient way of attaining your goal, is by eating better for your body. It may seem contradictory to combine cooking with an appetite suppressant THCV, however, with these recipes, you will be able to incorporate the cannabinoid into your nutritious diet without having to inhale it or take it as medication. Good food for your body can also be really tasty, with the added THCV into your meal, that persistent pecking and snacking is sure to see its end.
If I’ve caught your interest, then there are a couple of steps you should know about if you want to incorporate THCV into your meal.
Step 1: Selecting the Right Strain
Since THCV is a cannabinoid, it is important to select cannabis strains with a high quantity of THCV. The cannabinoid is somewhat a rare strain, fortunately, there are a couple of strains specifically bred for its THCV content. When you’re looking for strains high in THCV, keep your eyes out for these popular ones: Tangie, Girl Scout Cookies, Durban Poison, Jack the Ripper, Dutch Treat, Skunk #1, and Dogs Varin and Willie Nelson. Of which, the last two are specifically bred for THCV.
Step 2: The Cannabis Oil/Butter
Now that you have selected and purchased your THCV strain, you will want to turn the cannabis flower (the bud) into a cannabis oil or butter so that it may be easier to cook with. Personal preference leans towards coconut oil as the base for the cannabis coconut oil because of the better health benefits. Here are two of our favorite recipes for making cannabis oil and butter: How to Make Cannabutter – 5 Simple Steps for this Recipe and Infuse Anything with this Simple Cannabis Coconut Oil Recipe
Step 3: Get Cooking, Good Looking
Changing your diet from junk and sugary foods to a healthy diet can be challenging. Cooking healthy meals make it easier and more enjoyable. So without further adieu, let’s get into those recipes- all of which are servings for 1-2 people.
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Basil Walnut Pesto Pasta |
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Strawberry Frozen Yogurt |
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…because weight loss and sweets don’t have to be enemies
Coconut and Banana Fudgy Brownies |
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While THCV is thought to be less potent than THC, it’s still wise to consume edibles responsibly. If you haven’t ever enjoyed cannabis-infused edibles, make sure to become educated on the risks involved and how to take them appropriately for therapeutic effect. If you have any favorite recipes rich in THCV, let us know in the comments!
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