Hi there! Great to see you today! How’s it going? Fill that mug in your hand, liberate a treat from the top shelf and sit yourself down. Yesterday, I mentioned Kiwi and how healthy it was. Well, it got me to wondering about what the healthiest food in the world might be. Food for thought, eh? Turns out to be a little blue-green Algae that you may have seen in your nearest health food store. It is called Spirulina. Spirulina is a simple, one-celled form of algae that thrives in warm, alkaline fresh-water bodies. The name "spirulina" is derived from the Latin word for "helix" or "spiral"; denoting the physical configuration of the organism when it forms swirling, microscopic strands.
Spirulina is being developed as the "food of the future" because of its amazing ability to synthesize high-quality concentrated food more efficiently than any other algae. Spirulina is 65 to 71 percent complete protein, with all essential amino acids in perfect balance. In comparison, beef is only 22 percent protein. Spirulina provides high concentrations of many other nutrients - amino acids, chelated minerals, pigmentations, rhamnose sugars (complex natural plant sugars), trace elements, enzymes - that are in an easily assimilable form.
Spirulina beta carotene is ten times more concentrated than carrots. So even if you don't eat the recommended 6 servings of fruits and vegetables every day (most people eat only 1-2, including French fries), get your natural beta carotene insurance from Spirulina to help support your body's defenses.
Its protein is an easy-to-digest vegetable form without the fat and cholesterol of meat. Spirulina is the highest protein food with all the essential amino acids and has only a few calories to keep your waistline where you want it.
A rare essential fatty acid is a key to health. Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) in mother's milk helps develop healthy babies. Studies show nutritional deficiencies can block GLA production in your body, so a good dietary source of GLA can be important. Spirulina is the only other whole food with GLA.
Iron for women and children's health. Iron is essential to build a strong
system, yet is the most common mineral deficiency. Spirulina is rich in iron,
magnesium and trace minerals, and is easier to absorb than iron supplements.
system, yet is the most common mineral deficiency. Spirulina is rich in iron,
magnesium and trace minerals, and is easier to absorb than iron supplements.
High in Vitamin B-12 and B Complex. Spirulina is the highest source of B-12, essential for healthy nerves and tissue, especially for vegetarians.
Unusual phytonutrients for health and cleansing. Scientists are discovering the benefits of polysaccharides, sulfolipids & glycolipids, and the rainbow of natural pigments that give spirulina a deep green color. Green (chlorophyll), blue (phycocyanin) and orange (carotenoids) colors collect the sun's energy and power growth. Chlorophyll is a natural cleanser.
Holy Bananas! I’d better get me some of that, don’t you reckon? Sounds like that, coffee and a couple doughnuts (because you do need some fat in your diet) might be all you need to keep you going through the day!
See ya!
Bob
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