Okay so if you’ve never heard of spirulina, here goes nothing. Spirulina is a blue green algae and is often used as a food supplement because of its high amount of vitamins, minerals, and massive amounts of protein. For me, it’s a powder I like to add to smoothies and sometimes I will take it in pills form as a meal substitute.

Spirulina contains way more protein than meats so it can also be used as a meat substitute making it the perfect choice for those seeking to improve their health and before more environmentally and cruelty conscious. Because of its high protein content, it is known to aid in weight loss. On the ph scale spirulina ranks in at about a 10.5 making it very alkaline and giving it the ability to stabilize and offset acidity.

Spirulina provides all of the amino acids one needs making it an awesome addition to any diet plan. It is also safe to say that because of the amino acids, fatty acids, vitamin A, and beta-carotene, it can help with hair issues.

Spirulina is particularly good for energy because it has no cell wall. It takes little time to digest, making it an instant source of vitamins and protein, this is well known among athletes.

Below you will find some links to spirulina that I use regularly and additional known benefits. If you give it a try, let us know about your experience. FYI: It’s not about the taste, if you use the powder be ready to hold your breath and power through it. The benefits far outweigh the unusual flavor. Pro tip: add it to juice, citris and fruit juices are my faves 😉