Spirulina is a blue-green algae that is very high in many nutrients and while it is little known to the majority of the meat eating world, it is very well known in the vegan / vegetarian / pescatarian and naturopath worlds... don't let the fact that it is an "algae" put you off... let's start with the stats and move on to the good stuff... take a walk with me..
Spirulina is a fresh water bacteria that has some impressive numbers attached to it... it is 60% protein. When compared to meat's 27% and soy's 34% it translates to a WOW for those that want to transition away from meat. Asian countries add Spirulina to their feed to help naturally increase the bulk of their cattle. Beyond protein there are many additional mineral benefits - iron, manganese, beta carotene, and calcium among them.
Some additional medical / dietary benefits for you to consider. The Japanese use Spriulina more than any other country because of the high nutritional value. Some researchers in Japan have found that it helps diabetics control their cravings and decrease their insulin intake. Many people use Spirulina to help maintain a healthy weight. It has been used to fight hay fever, inflammation caused by arthritis, reduces bad cholesterol levels, and helps remove heavy metals and toxins from the body. In short it is an excellent anti-aging food source. Another benefit is that it is easily digested and absorbed into the body. It is great for your heart health, digestive health, immune health, etc...
Recommended reading: http://www.naturalnews.com/031779_spirulina_radiation.html
Recommended reading: http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-spirulina.html
But you say... it is still algae... Yes it is. But there are many ways to eat and drink it that will make it much more palatable. So, the first question is... Where do I get it? I get mine from my natural health food store - but you can get it online as well. http://www.iherb.com/ has a good supply of different brands and types. You can use the powder in so many different ways.... There is a juice drink from naked that is high in spirulina - Green Machine... if you read the ingredients you probably wouldn't pick it up and try it.. but it is rather good. Just make sure you get one that is fresh.
Recipes: http://spirulina.org.uk/recipes.htm
More recipes: http://www.spirulina.co.nz/recipeMain.htm
More recipes: http://www.growing-algae.com/spirulina-recipes.html
The most common way of adding Spirulina to your diet is through smoothies... but don't stop there. Add a little bit to anything that has green foods in them.. and even some that don't... anything that is cooked... experiment and enjoy!!
Blessings... E
Spirulina is a fresh water bacteria that has some impressive numbers attached to it... it is 60% protein. When compared to meat's 27% and soy's 34% it translates to a WOW for those that want to transition away from meat. Asian countries add Spirulina to their feed to help naturally increase the bulk of their cattle. Beyond protein there are many additional mineral benefits - iron, manganese, beta carotene, and calcium among them.
Some additional medical / dietary benefits for you to consider. The Japanese use Spriulina more than any other country because of the high nutritional value. Some researchers in Japan have found that it helps diabetics control their cravings and decrease their insulin intake. Many people use Spirulina to help maintain a healthy weight. It has been used to fight hay fever, inflammation caused by arthritis, reduces bad cholesterol levels, and helps remove heavy metals and toxins from the body. In short it is an excellent anti-aging food source. Another benefit is that it is easily digested and absorbed into the body. It is great for your heart health, digestive health, immune health, etc...
Recommended reading: http://www.naturalnews.com/031779_spirulina_radiation.html
Recommended reading: http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-spirulina.html
But you say... it is still algae... Yes it is. But there are many ways to eat and drink it that will make it much more palatable. So, the first question is... Where do I get it? I get mine from my natural health food store - but you can get it online as well. http://www.iherb.com/ has a good supply of different brands and types. You can use the powder in so many different ways.... There is a juice drink from naked that is high in spirulina - Green Machine... if you read the ingredients you probably wouldn't pick it up and try it.. but it is rather good. Just make sure you get one that is fresh.
Recipes: http://spirulina.org.uk/recipes.htm
More recipes: http://www.spirulina.co.nz/recipeMain.htm
More recipes: http://www.growing-algae.com/spirulina-recipes.html
The most common way of adding Spirulina to your diet is through smoothies... but don't stop there. Add a little bit to anything that has green foods in them.. and even some that don't... anything that is cooked... experiment and enjoy!!
Blessings... E
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