Spirulina

Gives strength and energy. Helps with slimming and dieting. Contains more essential nutrients than any other food. Rich in easily absorbed proteins, iron, vitamins B1, B2, B6 and B12. Spirulina is also a source of calcium, copper, chromium and selenium, chlorophyll and beta carotene.

Spirulina are floating filamentous cyanobacteria with cylindrical trichomes in left-hand helix. Spirulina grows naturally in tropical and subtropical lakes with high pH and high concentrations of carbonate and bicarbonate. It is commonly used as food supplements.

For centuries Aztecs have been eating Spirulina. The earliest record reveals that it grew in Lake Texcoco, and was collected and sold as food. The first Spirulina manufacturing factory was established in 1970s. Recent years it has become a popular thing in the world, and has been approved by the FDA, WHO and other medical authorities as health food.

Spirulina is rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals. It contains Lysine, Cysteine, Methionine, Phenylalanine and Threonine, which are important amino acids that can only be acquired by human beings through food. Spirulina is also a very rich source of Vitamin B-12. It has much higher iron content than Spinach. It contains much higher amounts of Beta-Carotene than carrots.

Its protein constituent can be easily digested form. It also contains minerals, vitamins, essential fatty acids and antioxidants that are not available to humans from any single food of vegetable or animal source known so far.

Spirulina is helpful in preventing gastro enteric disturbances as it enhances intestinal flora such as Lactobacillus and Bifidus bacteria. It is also known to reduce the risks of infection by Escherichia Coli and Candida Albicans, two virulent gastroenteritis pathogens. Spirulina by virtue of its fatty acid contents is known to reduce Cholesterol. It contains anti-oxidant radicals that scavenge highly reactive free radicals that are known to be involved in the occurrence of many degenerative disorders such as cancer.

Spirulina is a rich source of potassium, and also contains calcium, chromium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, sodium, and zinc. Spirulina contains many pigments including chlorophyll-a, xanthophyll, beta-carotene, echinenone, myxoxanthophyll, zeaxanthin, canthaxanthin, diatoxanthin, 3'-hydroxyechinenone, beta-cryptoxanthin, oscillaxanthin, plus the phycobiliproteins c-phycocyanin and allophycocyanin.

Spirulina helps prevent heart damage caused by chemotherapy using Doxorubicin, without interfering with its anti-tumour activity. Spirulina reduces the severity of strokes and improves recovery of movement after a stroke; reverses age-related declines in memory and learning; and prevents and treats hay fever.

Organic spirulina is available as powder HERE or as tablets HERE.

Chia Seeds

Chia seeds are a source of Omega-3 fatty acids and source of vitamin B1, B3, E and minerals like calcium, magnesium and zinc. Chia seeds also contain a lot of proteins and are considered as one of the most popular super foods these days. It regenerates the body and is helpful with loosing weight and building power.

Containing nearly 5 times more calcium than milk, and 3 times more iron than spinach, Chia Seeds are an ancient natural food and a leading modern day “superfood”. Originating from the South American herb the chia plant also known as the chia sage is a member of the mint family. Traditionally Chia Seeds formed a core part of local cuisine as flour, cereal and mixed in drinks. Enriched with a plethora of useful proteins and vitamins, Chia Seeds also embody large quantities of omega 6 and 3 fatty acids. Chia Seeds boast an affluent nutritional profile with approximately 20% protein and more Omega-3 fatty acids than any other plant, including flax seeds. Chia Seeds are carefully extracted from the salvia hispanica and selected for the highest quality. These are cleaned in natural water and packaged in their raw state. 

You can have your chia seeds HERE.

Acai Powder

Boosts energy and vitality, helps with weight management. Contains fibres, Omega-3, -6, -9 fatty acids, calcium, potassium and vitamins B1, B2 and E.

Acai Berries are popular healthy food. If you happen to live in the Amazon rainforest you are lucky because if you wish you can climb up the Acai Tree and pick some fresh Acai Berries and enjoy it. 

Nutritionally Acai Powder does maintain the same nutrition properties as fresh Acai Berries, because the manufacturing process only removes the water content from Acai Berries. Because freeze dried Acai removes the water from the Acai Berries, it only means its nutrients are in much concentrated format.

Acai Powder can flavour and improve the nutritional value of any hot or cold drink such as smoothie and teamed milk with acai powder. In addition, one can also add acai powder into oatmeal, pancakes, soup and bread, making your meals and drink more tasty and nutritional. 

My favourite Acai Powder is available HERE.