I first learned about superfoods from nutrition expert David Wolfe at an lecture during my health coach training in 2009. David calls superfoods “the food and medicine of the future,” and they are just that—an exciting group of disease-fighting, nutrient-dense foods that people are only just beginning to hear about. My favorites have always been raw chocolate (cacao) and coconut, but recently I’ve been learning more about some of the microalgae such as chlorella, spirulina, and AFA blue-green algae. Luckily, I just got the chance to try a bunch of chlorella products from a company called Sun Chlorella USA.
Chlorella has more chlorophyll per gram than any other plant on earth! Like all nutrient-dense superfoods, chlorella has been touted by nutrition experts for its amazing health benefits including (but not limited to): improving digestion, relieving inflammation, strengthening the immune system, promoting healing, detoxing the body, and reducing symptoms of diabetes, cancer, arthritis, AIDS, viral and bacterial infections, hepatitis, and more. Chlorella is also a potent source of healthy omega-3 fats, making it effective at lowering cholesterol. A study on humans in 2008 found that taking chlorella supplements significantly improved cholesterol levels and blood glucose levels.
I’ve been taking Sun Chlorella’s tablets and granules as a supplement to my diet for over a week now, and I’m doing great so far. I love having the granules around to add to smoothies and fresh juice. See Day 4 of last week’s vegan blogathon for a picture of the berry smoothie I made with chlorella, coconut milk, blueberries, and strawberries. Yum. I got a major “buzz” after drinking that smoothie as I often do after consuming superfoods. By “buzz” I mean a burst of energy and a wonderful clear-headed feeling.
Announcing a new giveaway contest!
To submit your entry to win a box of free Sun Chlorella products (including a 20-day supply of Sun Chlorella A tablets, a 20-day supply of Sun Chlorella granules, and a gift bag of Sun Chlorella product samples), leave a comment on this post describing how you would use Sun Chlorella granules in your daily diet. For example, you could post a smoothie recipe or just list ideas for how you would eat them on a daily basis. Note: There’s a picture of the granules below. All entries must be submitted by Friday April 15th, 2011 at 11:59pm EST. The person with the best answer will be chosen as the winner and contacted by email. If you win, I’ll need your full name and address to give to Sun Chlorella so they can ship you the products. Open to U.S. residents only. One entry per person. Good luck!
Update: This contest is now closed. Congrats to Evan, the winner of the Sun Chlorella supplements and gift bag. Thanks to everyone who entered!
Sun Chlorella granules packets and box of tablet supplements
Sun Chlorella granules (left) and tablets (right)
Sun Chlorella Product Sample Gift Bag
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Love these in fresh juices and smoothies. Also found some great bread recipes that I’d love to turn green and more vitamin-rich.
I make my self a blueberry, blackberry and strawberry smoothie with almond milk and a little bit of cinnamon just about every morning. It’s fast and it gives me a little boost before I start my trek into the city for work. Adding the Sun Chlorella granules would give me that extra energy boost I so desperately need in the AM since I don’t drink coffee. On the weekends when I have more time I like to make steel cut oats with berries and coconut milk, the granules would be a welcome addition to that dish as well.
I would add the granules to recipes that I already use in my bread machine, just as I already add flax seeds. I bet it would be fine in the my favorite sauerkraut rye bread recipe.
I just rediscovered spirulina and cholorphyll family again!!! Great for celiacs etc!
I normally would use it in the morning with frozen varities of fruits with aloe vera juice and Vegan protein powder put them in the blender and make a smoothie out it.
Started experimenting with Chlorella and Spirulina recently. It has been stated that it is important to use regularily to help detox radiation that we may be exposed to. I have been using in my morning smoothie and have added raw honey to give it a better tast. Banana, mango, apple, raw cacoa, raw rice protein powder, raw acai powder, raw Sacha Inchi powder (great protein). raw macha powder, chia seed soaked to form gel like, and of course all are organic. I will ocassionally add kale & greens instead of C & S. Wow this smoothie gets you through a powerful workout before and after. I like to add a little fat like cashews or avocado & of course the seed is nutritional if your blender can handle it. I do slice it first.
Wow very informative!Almost like the Gouji Berry I’ve been hearing about lately. In the sense of things (food,fruit etc) having more nutritional value than people thought!
Oooch… I’m late again. Maybe next time.. Thanks for a great article anyway.