Food - Drink
Why You Should Be Eating More Spirulina
By STEPHANIE FRIEDMAN
We’ve all been told to eat our veggies, but the newest food trend reminds you to eat your algae. While algae may sound like the ideal food source for fish, shrimps, and other aquatic organisms, it has been consumed by humans dating back to the Aztecs, and one alga in particular, spirulina, has found its way into the modern diet.
Spirulina has been used by long-distance runners, people recovering from disease, and even astronauts due to its anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties. Spirulina is packed with various nutrients essential for our daily life like copper, iron, and magnesium, and gram for gram has more protein than many vegetables and even eggs.
Spirulina is an exceptional source of antioxidants, which combat cancer, high blood pressure, and other medical conditions, and it can lower bad cholesterol and your risk of heart disease. In all spirulina has “antiviral, antitumor, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, antidiabetic, and antibacterial properties,” making it a no-brainer to add to your diet.