I use spirulina daily and if you look through my recipes you will see that it features in many of them, so what exactly is spirulina? Well it’s a blue-green algae (don’t be turned off) and it’s been used by the Aztecs since the 16^th century. This Superfood is found in fresh water lakes in hot climates and has thousands of varieties. Spirulina is picked and made into a thick paste before it is dried and turned into capsules, tablets or powder.

The reason why it is so good is because it is jam packed full of many nutrients and amino acids like:

Protein – Spirulina is packed full of protein (about 70%)

Vitamin A – This is in the form of beta-carotene and essential for the health of red blood cells, retina health and your immune system.

Vitamin B12 – Essential for the brain and nervous system as well as blood formation.

Vitamin E – Important in fighting free radical damage therefore preventing diseases like heart disease and cancer.

Iron – Super important nutrient for the health of red blood cells.

The best way to use Spirulina is by adding it to your smoothie….you can’t taste it and you are still getting all the health benefits!