CBD, or cannabidiol, is a non-psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant. There are many ways to consume this compound and take advantage of its many beneficial properties. Cooking with CBD is a creative and effective way to add this compound to your daily routine. In this article we will explore the advantages of cooking with CBD, offer practical tips for using it and present some popular recipes to get you started.
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Benefits of cooking with CBD
Adding CBD to your dishes can offer a number of health benefits. Studies suggest that CBD can help relieve pain, reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality. Cooking with CBD gives us a convenient and versatile way to incorporate this compound into our diet, allowing us to experience the benefits without the need to take separate supplements.
What’s more, by cooking with CBD, we can control the dosage more precisely and adapt the recipes to our personal taste. It’s a discreet and tasty way to consume CBD, especially for those who don’t like the taste of traditional CBD oils.
Some tips for cooking with CBD
Choosing the Right Type of CBD
For cooking, CBD oil is the most common and practical form. We can use full-spectrum, broad-spectrum or isolated CBD oil, depending on our preference. Full spectrum oil contains other cannabinoids and terpenes that can offer additional benefits through the entourage effect.
Make sure you buy high-quality products, preferably organic and certified by analysis. This ensures that the product contains no contaminants and has the right amount of CBD.
Temperature precautions
CBD can degrade when exposed to high temperatures, losing some of its benefits. Studies indicate that the ideal temperature for preserving cannabinoids is below 160-180°C .
Add the CBD oil after the cooking process whenever possible, or use low-temperature cooking methods to avoid degradation of the compound.
Uniform distribution
To ensure even distribution of CBD in your recipes, mix it well with fatty ingredients such as coconut oil, olive oil or butter. These ingredients help to disperse the CBD evenly in the food.
Popular recipes with CBD
Here are some simple and delicious recipes to get you started cooking with CBD:
Fruit smoothie with CBD:
Ingredients:
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup strawberries
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 cup almond milk
- dose of CBD oil to taste.
Instructions:
Blend all the ingredients in a blender until smooth. Add the CBD oil at the end and mix well. Ice to taste if it’s too hot 🙂
Chocolate cake with CBD:
Ingredients:
- 100g dark chocolate
- 100g butter
- 2 eggs
- 100g sugar
- 50g flour
- dose of CBD oil to taste.
Instructions:
Melt the chocolate and butter in a bain-marie. Beat the eggs with the sugar until creamy. Mix the melted chocolate, then the flour, and finally add the CBD oil. Bake at 160°C for about 20 minutes.
Green salad with CBD vinaigrette:
Ingredients:
- Lettuce leaves, rocket, cherry tomatoes, cucumber
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- dose of CBD oil to taste.
Instructions:
Mix olive oil, vinegar, honey and CBD oil to make the vinaigrette. Place the lettuce, rocket, tomato and cucumber in a bowl. Drizzle the salad with the vinaigrette before serving.
Final considerations
Cooking with CBD is a delicious and effective way to incorporate the benefits of cannabidiol into our daily diet. Always make sure to choose high-quality products, cook at low temperatures and mix the CBD well with fatty ingredients for even distribution. Try these suggested recipes and adjust the dosages and ingredients according to your preferences and needs. With these tips and recipes, we can enjoy the potential benefits of CBD in a tasty and convenient way. Do you have any suggestions or recipes you’ve tried and would like to share? We’d love to meet you!
