06/03/2021
SPIRULINA FOR ENERGY 💚
Spirulina changed my life 10 years ago. It was a way to get loads of nutrients into my body when I was at my weakest. Some foods truly are a miracle and to this day I still consume it daily! It's hugely impactful for your energy levels.
It's powerful for energy for many reasons but here are a few to note:
⚡️Rich in chlorophyll: chlorophyll is helpful for increasing energy because of how it transfers energy inside the body. ATP (energy molecules in the body) are manufactured by mitochondria - which exist in your cells. Chlorophyll helps this process by transferring electrons. This process accelerates the production of energy molecules (ATP) inside the body. It's energy on a cellular level!
⚡️Contains thiamin (vitamin B1): When the body is deficient in Thiamin, you will more commonly experience fatigue and weakness. Spirulina provides 11% of your daily requirement for Thiamin.
⚡️Has a full amino acid profile: Certain amino acids like glutamine and phenylalanine are helpful for maintaining energy. If the body is deficient in amino acids, many of the functions, like energy production, won't run
effectively.
Are you sold on spirulina yet? If so, below are three easy ways you can consume spirulina in your diet:
1️⃣ Spirulina + Orange Juice: Pour 8 oz. of orange juice and 2 tsp. Spirulina powder into a glass. Mix up and drink! This is a great energy booster in the morning if you want green juice energy without using a juicer.
2️⃣ Spirulina smoothie: 1 cup coconut water, handful spinach, 2 stalks celery, ½ cup frozen mango, ½ banana, 1 Tbsp. spirulina powder. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth!
3️⃣ Spirulina tablets: If you really can’t stand the taste of spirulina, you can buy it in tablet form and take it daily!
