Arshad Lasi, CEO of Oklahoma's The Nirvana Group. Photo credit: The Nirvana Group. Most individuals know Oklahoma for its sweeping plains and the famous Broadway show. But Oklahoma is also the state with the largest amount of medical cannabis users per capita, according to Politico. This uptake in patients has allowed for the growth of cannabis businesses throughout the … [Read more...] about The Nirvana Group, led by 22-Year-old, is Helping Grow America’s Biggest Medical Cannabis Market
Archives for July 2021
Comfort Food: ‘Relaxing’ Homemade Fruit Tart, Drizzled With Cannabinoids
'Relaxing' homemade fruit tart drizzled with cannabinoids. Photo by Melissa Hutsell. Taking one’s daily dose of cannabinoids doesn’t have to be a monotonous experience. Instead, consumers can get creative, and add THC or CBD-rich oils to their favorite sweet or savory foods, like salads, dressings or desserts. I was recently inspired to do just that, and paired a … [Read more...] about Comfort Food: ‘Relaxing’ Homemade Fruit Tart, Drizzled With Cannabinoids
Independent Report Finds Many CBD Pet Products are Mis-labeled
Husky enjoying hemp oil for pets. Photo credit: R+R Medicinals. Cannabis — particularly hemp-derived products — is becoming more acceptable to use with pets for treatment of anxiety and joint pains. Vets recommend it and there are tons of companies that create oils and treats specifically for pets. When it comes to these products, we often trust that the labeling on … [Read more...] about Independent Report Finds Many CBD Pet Products are Mis-labeled
Hemp Protein: the Next Meat Substitute?
Will hemp burgers be on menus in the near future? Photo credit: Hempfoods.com. Consumers are hungry for protein alternatives. In fact, studies show that demand for plant-based meat is one the rise, in part due to shifting consumer behavior, and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on meat sales. One company is well on its way to creating alternative forms of protein … [Read more...] about Hemp Protein: the Next Meat Substitute?
The Dime: 7/23/2021
Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Dime. Surgeon General Comments on Cannabis Prohibition In an interview with CNN’s State of the Union host, Dana Bash, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy … [Read more...] about The Dime: 7/23/2021