Spirulina is a powerful Super Food. Granted, upon opening a bottle your senses will be overcome with a strong smell of fishy algae aroma. However, taken with a yummy glass of vanilla soymilk or apple juice you will have the deed done in under a minute. Or, if you prefer, you can do a powder form and mix it in your favorite juice but either way, you will benefit greatly from 3-5 grams of this harmless, natural green plant for a delicious energy boost, weight management and in addition to this and feeling fantastic, your body will receive nutrients that are powerful for health and longevity. Here’s why:
Spirulina is richly concentrated in many vitamins and minerals providing a perfectly balanced array of amino acids, vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other essential nutrients. It is super high in Beta Carotene, a cancer fighting nutrient with a spectrum of ten mixed carotenoids. Spirulina stimulates the natural killer (NK) cells that fight illness and attack and kill cancerous cells.
It is also super rich in the nutrient GLA (gamma-linolenic acid, an essential polyunsaturated fatty acid) which is beneficial to women for PMS. You may also benefit with beautiful skin from the GLA levels in Spirulina. Pregnant women can benefit from the bioavailable iron in Spirulina. It’s safe for children as well and my 20 month old, Annah, loves to eat the tablets straight from the bottle. Of course her face is then covered in a rich green color that drizzles from the corners of her mouth and onto her clothes! It is also an excellent source of phytonutrients that are found mostly in fruits and vegetables. It’s difficult to get children, teens and even adults to eat what the human body requires to obtain optimum health. Therefore, a daily dose of Spirulina will ensure your body is receiving the necessary phytonutrients your body craves and needs.
Spirulina will protect, boost and stimulate your immune system. This said, it would not be beneficial with those who have an overactive immune system, auto-immune disease.
This simple, single celled blue-green algae is superior in its source of protein more so than soybeans or even beef containing two times the amount of B12 found in beef liver.
I have found that Spirulina decreases my appetite. I feel full and satisfied consuming 3 grams in the morning and will often take 2 more grams in the late afternoon. I have to be careful to not consume too much too late or I have too much energy well into the night when I need to be catching zzzz’s.
Spirulina has a superior cleansing effect on the body and can aid in cleansing from chemical byproducts that we are exposed to daily.
Vegetarians especially or anyone who does not eat correctly should begin taking this supplement as it is non toxic, and a superior way to meet all of your nutritional needs.
I have tried several brands of Spirulina supplements and for me personally, the brand that gives me a wonderful, natural, cartwheel turning boost of energy that combats fatigue all day comes from a company called Earthrise. Earthrise grows this green super food in pure California desert sunshine using ecological, earth-friendly methods. There are several places on-line where you can purchase Earthrise Spirulina at discounted prices. I shop on line at Vitacost for discounted prices but you can find Earthrise at almost every Vitamin Shop.
I just know that if you are committed to your health and don’t mind swallowing a handful of pills for your own good that your gonna love Spirulina!
