Chlorella

I want to follow up on green foods today by writing about chlorella. You can incorporate green foods into your diet by adding this green alga in supplement form.

Chlorella’s name derives from the Greek “chloros” meaning “green”, and “ella” means “small”. This wondrous plant is eaten whole generally in powder or capsule, or tablet form.

Chlorella does what most green, leafy vegetables do and more. The many health benefits of this versatile supplement have been studied and reported in scientific literature.

Chlorella is one of the best foods there is because it is densely packed with the following nutrients:

• Vitamin A in the form of caretenoids (beta-carotene) and alpha-carotene, and lutein.
• Vitamins C, D, E, and K.
• A high content of chlorophyll.
• The potent antioxidant, alpha-lipoic acid.
• The  energizing B-vitamins - thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), pyridoxine (B6), niacin, pantothenic acid, folic acid, vitamin B12, biotin, choline.
• Minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, zinc, magnesium, and iron.
• Protein.
• Probiotic bacteria, inositol.
• Healthy fats like alpha-linolenic acid, oleic acid, a balanced supply of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids.
• Nucleic acids for building DNA and RNA.

·         Chlorella contains the perfect combination of nutrients that your body needs for healing. Taking it may strengthen your body by helping it function better.

If these facts about chlorella have piqued your curiosity, I suggest you read up on this super food, and draw your own conclusions. In the meantime, I will continue to take my chlorella supplement on a daily basis.