A few years ago the world heard about the magic powder-the spirulina. This green powder is considered as a secret weapon of the Aztecs.
It contains proteins especially necessary for the vegetarians and the vegans. It also has very important enzymes, antioxidants, minerals, and vitamin.
What is more, it has nutrients as five servings of fresh vegetable and fruits.
WHY IS THE SPIRULINA SO SPECIAL?
The name or the spirulina is of its color. It is algae or cyanobacteria. The pigments of the spirulina are healthy and bio-available especially the chlorophyll-a and the beta-carotene.
The spirulina produces oxygen and it is similar to the land-dwelling plants. It has a lot of beneficial nutrients.
WHERE CAN WE FIND IT?
The spirulina can be found everywhere, in the fresh water, oceans, moist rocks etc. But spirulina which is sold on the market is mainly from South America and Hawaii.
The spirulina nowadays comes in many forms like pills powder and it can be pure spirulina or combined with some other ingredients.
THE BENEFITS OF SPIRULINA
60 percent of the spirulina are proteins and therefore it is a very good substitute for meat. The spirulina is also full with vitamin B12 and it is considered as one of the rare plants that contain this vitamin.
It also has DHA (a component of the brain), GLA (calm down inflammation), LA (omega 6), and ALA (omega 3).
ONE GRAM OF SPIRULINA
- 280 percent more than the antioxidants in the blueberries
- 600 percent more than the proteins in the tofu
- 3,100 percent more than the vitamin A (beta-carotene) in the carrots
- 5,500 percent more than the iron in the spinach
It also contains vitamins E, C, D, B1 (thiamine), B9 (folic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B3 (nicotinamide), B2 (riboflavin) as well as zinc, sodium, phosphorus, selenium, copper, chromium, potassium, calcium, and manganese.
MORE BENEFITS
- Reduces allergies
- Regulates cholesterol and blood pressure
- Prevents the damage of the liver made by chemo drugs
- Increases the insulin resistance
- Prevents cancer
- Fights against HIV, hepatitis, and herpes
- It has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties
- Stimulates the good bacteria in the stomach
- Boost the immune system
- Reduces the macular degeneration caused by aging
HOW TO USE THE SPIRULINA
It is suggested that you take only small amounts at first because of its taste and then just take one pill or ¼-1 tbsp of powder into a smoothie, drink or food.
SIMPLE TRICK TO TRY IT OUT
You can also app one tablespoon of spirulina in your popcorn; you can also add some garlic powder for better flavor. Caution: Never take algae from the pond nearby because in that way you endanger your life.
source: healthyfoodhouse.com
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