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August 8th is CBD National Day, and we at GreenState don’t miss an opportunity to celebrate this killer cannabis ingredient.
The day is designed to recognize the health and wellness benefits of CBD, a non-psychoactive, anti-inflammatory chemical found in cannabis plants that has reportedly relieved pain and improved mental health in many users around the world, including professional athletes.
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This year marks the fourth annual CBD day since it was officially recognized by the National Day Calendar, a company that advertises over 1,500 holidays through social media.
The National Day Calendar basically works on the idea that when you make it a thing, it becomes a thing. While National CBD Day may not be a public holiday, the National Day Calendar made it so realistic on Instagram that it creates a lot of awareness of the potential health benefits of CBD and is a great marketing opportunity for CBD companies.
CBD Day is the brainchild of cbdMD, a well-known CBD manufacturer based in North Carolina. cbdMD applied for the day that was due to launch in 2017 and their application was swiftly approved given the growing interest in CBD that was spreading across the country at the time. Now you can use the hashtag #NationalCBDDay to promote your CBD products, showcase your CBD party, or find new and creative ways to incorporate CBD into your wellness routine.
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Great way to celebrate CBD? Entertain your guests with a CBD themed party.
CBD oil is easy to incorporate into almost any recipe, provided you have a doctor to advise on the dosage used. Luckily we have one.
Kathryn Cannon, Plant Integration Specialist and GreenState Associate, shared three CBD treats with us that contain enough CBD for your body to experience the anti-inflammatory benefits of the product, but in a dose low enough that anyone aged 21 and over won’t worry Have to worry about feeling drowsy or overly tired after eating (even if you try them all at once).
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Immerse yourself in these expertly recognized and insanely Instagramable recipes for the CBD dinner party of your dreams.
Editor’s Note: The following information is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, and treatment from a healthcare provider. Always consult a doctor when using CBD for medicinal purposes and do not disregard your doctor’s advice for everything you read in this article.
For the starter: CBD-infused Fresh Tomato Salsa
- 3-4 c. Tomatoes (approx. 4 large tomatoes, pitted or 5 Roma tomatoes)
- ½ c. red or yellow onion
- 1-2 small peppers (jalapeño, habanero or other spicy peppers)
- 1-3 cloves of garlic
- 2 T. lime or lemon juice
- 2-3 t. Salt, to taste
- 20 mg of alcohol-based CBD tincture
- (Optional) ¼ c. coriander
Roughly chop tomatoes, onions, and peppers before adding them to the food processor. If you don’t have a food processor, finely chop the ingredients by hand. Use a garlic press or the side of the knife to crush or finely chop the garlic. Put the garlic, lime juice, and tincture in the food processor. Use the food processor’s pulse setting to achieve consistency. If you’re chopping tomatoes, onions, and peppers by hand, add them to a bowl with lime juice and tincture and stir by hand. Add chopped cilantro if desired. Enjoy!
For the desert: CBD-infused chocolate frosting
- 3 T. vegetable butter or butter
- 1 T. CBD-infused coconut oil, butter or MCT oil-based tincture (amount depends on the strength of the CBD oil or butter. You are welcome to use less!)
- 2 c. powdered sugar
- ½ c. Cocoa powder
- ¼ c. – ½ c. Oat milk or milk; Start with 1/4 c and slowly add more milk to get the right consistency
- 1 t. Vanilla extract
Place room temperature butter in a kitchen mixer or use a hand mixing bowl. Beat the butter and coconut oil for 30 seconds on the highest setting. Add cocoa powder and mix on low heat. Alternately add powdered sugar and ¼ c. Oat milk until all ingredients are mixed in the bowl. Add an additional 1 T. – ¼ c. Milk as needed for the desired consistency. Enjoy alone or on your favorite cookies or cake. Make sure the item has cooled completely before frosting it.
For something unexpected: Blackberry Fusion CBD Rum Drink
- 2 ounces. Light rum
- 1 ounce. Blackberry syrup
- 1 ounce. Lemon juice
- 5 mg of alcohol-based CBD tincture
Put rum, * simple syrup, lemon juice and tincture in a shaker. Shake for 30 seconds and pour onto ice. Garnish with blackberries, sprigs of herbs or a slice of fresh or dried citrus fruits.
* Plain blackberry syrup
- 1 c. Blackberries
- 1 c. sugar
- 1 c. water
- 1 t. Lemon juice
Combine the ingredients in a small saucepan. Whisk over low heat and bring the ingredients to a simmer. Once the sugar has dissolved, turn up the heat on medium for 15 minutes. Remove from stove to cool down. Once the mixture has cooled, use a fine mesh strainer to strain the syrup for use.
Note: Additional syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks.
Elissa Esher is Assistant Editor at GreenState. Her work has also appeared in The Boston Guardian, Brooklyn Paper, Religion Unplugged, and Iridescent Women. Send inquiries and tips to elli.esher@hearst.com.
