Wednesday, July 6, 2011

10 FUN Facts about Spirulina:

The Most Amazing SuperFOOD! Great for Alkalizing, Cell Rebuilding and Overall Energy!
by Rachels Wellness on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 5:34am
Add a SuperFood like Spirulina to your Life and you will help to rebuild your cells, alkalize your body, improve digestion and metabolism, and if you are depleted it will give you tons of energy!

Are you ready to feel your best? Enjoy Spirulina mixed in yogurt, coconut milk, kefir or make your own Green Goddess Drink by adding 1 tsp of Spirulina to water and add some lemon or lime.

Spirulina FUN Facts:

1. Spirulina has twice the B-12 content and 2 to 6 times the iron content of liver.

2. It has 10 times more beta-carotene than carrots.

3. One 3-gram serving provides more antioxidant activity than 5 servings of fruits and vegetables.

4. Comparing phytonutrient levels, Spirulina is 31 times more potent than blueberries and 60 times more potent than spinach!

5. Spirulina has is the highest protein content of any natural food — about 70%.

6. It is also the world’s most digestible natural source of high quality protein, far surpassing the protein bioavailability of beef.

7. The absorption of each ounce of protein in spirulina is four times greater than the same ounce of protein in beef.

8. The protein found in this algae superfood is complete, containing all eight essential amino acids, unlike beans and other plant-based foods that typically lack some of the essential amino acids.

9. It is especially rich in vitamin E, vitamin C, beta carotene and B complex, including B-12 (not found in plant foods), and chlorophyll.

10. It is also rich in essential fatty acids, carotenoids and minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium and zinc.

Get Green! Don't wait another minute.

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Rachel Feldman CHHC, AADP
Certified Holistic Health Coach, Lifestyle Coach, Reiki Healer



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