Five Best Foods and Drinks to Pair With Cannabis
By Rey Santos
To enhance your cannabis experience, selecting the best foods and drinks can complement the terpenes in your cannabis.
Terpenes, the hydrocarbons that give plants their scent, play a significant role in the scent profile of cannabis. Myrcene makes up the most prevalent terpene in many strains. Here are 5 of the best food and drink pairings to consider when consuming cannabis products.
- Perfect Wine Pairing. For those looking to enjoy a drink without amplifying their buzz, CannaVinus Alcohol Free 0% offers a unique pairing without any alcohol levels. CannaVinus Alcohol Free 0% is a dealcoholized sparkling wine that was crafted to enhance the cannabis experience with natural ingredients such as Mint and Elderberry. These ingredients hold natural terpenes like limonene, caryophyllene and pinene which offer therapeutic properties such as stress relief, anti-inflammatory effects and enhanced mood, mirroring the beneficial aspects of cannabis without overshadowing its effects.
- Wake and Bake. For those looking to have their morning coffee, mushroom coffee provides the perfect morning pairing to your morning sesh. Mushroom coffee contains chaga otherwise known as Inonotus obliquus, which has the terpene Betullinic acid which exhibits prominent anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. Lion's Manes supports blood sugar regulation, reducing high blood pressure, and enhancing focus and energy levels. Pairing mushroom coffee with your cannabis provides a more focused and creative experience.
- Got the munchies? Eat peanut butter, nut butters are a healthy source of monounsaturated fats, calcium, magnesium, vitamins and antioxidants. Cannabinoids like THC and CBD are fat-soluble and the benefit of eating a snack rich in healthy fats is intensified when you consume it with cannabis.
- Fruity delight. Mango is well-known to help increase the potency of a THC high and increase the absorption of cannabis. Both mangos and cannabis contain myrcene, elevated levels are often associated with the experience of fast-acting and powerful highs.
- Looking for Dessert? Dark Chocolate will satisfy your sweet tooth. Dark chocolate is a healthy option rich in minerals, such as iron, magnesium, and zinc and contains health benefits, including reducing inflammation and decreasing the risk of heart disease.