CBD oil, also known as cannabidiol oil, is an herbal remedy that naturally treats health issues like anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and many others. It can be consumed by putting a few drops under your tongue, or via CBD gummies, then leaving it there for a minute before swallowing it. As per guidelines, You can also mix it into your food then eat it afterward. The oil may take a while to be effective and, according to experts, this is the right time to consume it with certain kinds of foods and diets to shorten the waiting time.
Foods that contain fat can speed up the effects of cannabidiol oil by transporting it directly into the bloodstream. Non-fatty foods have to transport it through the digestive system before they can reach the bloodstream and this process can take a long time ranging from 6 to 8 hours or more. Both high-fat and low-fat foods can speed up the effects of the oil, but the former is faster than the latter.
Examples of High-fat Foods
- Avocados
- Eggs
- Coconuts
- Dark chocolates
- Olives
- Nuts (Brazil nuts, pistachios, Macadamia nuts, cashews, and pecans)
Examples of Low-fat Foods
- Fruits
- Salads
- Lean meats (Skinless chicken and pork chops)
- Whole-grain products (Popcorn, brown rice, and oatmeal)
- Low-fat dairy products (Skim milk, soy milk, and soy yogurt)
- Vegetables (Kale, arugula, spinach, collard greens, Swiss chard, and romaine lettuce)
Foods that are sprinkled with terpene-rich herbs and spices can also speed up the effects of cannabidiol oil. Examples of these herbs and spices are the following:
- Black pepper
- Rosemary
- Turmeric
- Sage
- Cinnamon
- Parsley
There are three kinds of diets that can speed up the effects of CBD oil. The Ketogenic diet contains high fats and low carbohydrates. Some foods included in this diet are the following:
- Cheese
- White meats (Meat and poultry)
- Seafood (Salmon, squid, prawns, sushi, and mussels)
- Non-starchy vegetables (Asparagus, cauliflower, celery, radish, leeks, and mushrooms)
The Paleo diet usually contains low fats and low carbohydrates. It also doesn’t include processed, refined foods. Below are some foods included in this diet:
- Eggs
- Fruits
- Lean meats (Beef, fish, poultry, and pork)
- Nuts (Almonds, cashews, Macadamia nuts, and walnuts)
The Vegan diet only contains plant-based foods, so it doesn’t contain dairy and animal products. Some foods in this diet include the following:
- Fruits
- Vegetables (Cabbage, broccoli, and spinach)
- Oils (Rapeseed oil, soya oil, and flaxseed oil)
- Beans (Red kidney beans, broad beans, and green beans)
- Nut milk (Soya milk, oat milk, hemp milk, hazelnut milk, cashew milk, and almond milk)
- Edible seeds (Chicken peas, lentils, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, and Chia seeds)
Experiencing the effects of CBD oil requires commitment because some people can see the effects within several weeks to several months. Keep in mind that if you haven’t fully experienced the effects of the oil within 6 hours to several months, now would be the right time to include certain foods or diets into your lifestyle the next time you use it. Never take too much of it if it hasn’t taken complete effect. Otherwise, you would experience negative side effects like dizziness and diarrhea.