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When wellness expert and recipe
developer Leah Vanderveldt sought
out CBD oil to manage her anxiety
and severe period pain, she found
calming, anti-inflammatory relief—
and culinary inspiration. The cookbook
author devised dozens of ways to
make the hemp-derived compound
(which, unlike its counterpart THC,
has no psychoactive effect) more
inviting to those uneasy with its
cannabis origins and earthy taste.
“I found CBD, while really popular
at the moment, was intimidating for
a lot of people when it first started
gaining momentum,” Vanderveldt says.
“When I talked about using it, I found
people to be curious, but skeptical—or
even scared to use it. So I wanted to
clear up any misconceptions and share
different ways for people to incorpo-
rate it into their routine. I know that
the flavor of CBD is very strong, so
finding ways to include it in meals can
make it more palatable.”
Now, others seeking relief for
everything from stomach issues (hello,
CBD Mango & Ginger Smoothie!) to
arthritis to depression to headaches
can whip up culinary creations
from Vanderveldt’s new book The
CBD Kitchen: Over 50 Plant-Based
Recipes for Tonics, Easy Meals, Treats
& Skincare Made
with the Goodness
Extracted from Hemp.
In the Spotlight:
Cooking with CBD
How Leah Vanderveldt, author of The
CBD Kitchen, harnesses the powers of
this trendy plant to create a host
of healthy dishes /// By Chris Mann
PORTRAIT PHOTO CREDIT: © MICHELLE FIDMAN
What is the typical dosage of CBD oil
for cooking?
It can vary depending on the concentration
of your oil or the serving size, but generally
if you’re serving one person, a dropper-
ful—or about ¼ teaspoon—would be a
typical dosage.
Any tips on creating a CBD
culinary schedule?
Pay attention to how your body and mind
are feeling. Really it’s just about figuring
out what works best for you with your
personal rhythms and needs. I know a lot
of people want a prescribed way of doing
things, but you’re the expert on your own
body and how it feels at any given time. If
you find yourself waking up anxious every
morning, maybe you want to start with
adding CBD to a latte or your breakfast.
Or if sleep is a challenge, explore taking
something before bed.
What benefits does cacao add
to your CBD recipes?
Magnesium is a huge factor in why I think
cacao is so great in tandem with CBD. The
magnesium in the cacao eases muscle tension,
and the CBD works the anti-inflammatory
angle—making it great for managing pain
or just relaxing. The CBD Hot Cacao is great
for cramps and uterine tension.
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