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Dark leafy greens such as kale, collards, chard, dandelions:Full of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients
Seaweed:Very rich in nutrients
Beets:Liver cleansers
Wild caught salmon
bananas:Potassium
Fresh tuna
Tomatoes:Antioxidants
Flax seeds:Omegas
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Pickle Juice
If you play team sports, tennis, rowing, running, training or do cardio-intensive workouts etc. - Pickle Juice is a great option to rehydrate and reduce leg cramps. It also helps those hangovers and works to help settle an upset stomach. You can also freeze them into pickle-pops.
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It is becoming a favorite among sports players. It has been found to help reduce cramps in athletes, whether racing bikes or playing football, or whatever kind of sport you partake in, pickle juice is being recognized more and more as a drink that will give you more electrolytes than the more popular "ade" drinks. In fact 30 times more than PowerAde and 15 times more than Gatorade. Preventing dehydration is a major factor in any sport, and with the salt content along with the acetic acid, it has been found that pickle juice is much better than isotonic drinks that contain citric acid.
a Japanese philosopher named Toro Mattsui who lived on nothing but spirulina grown on his own waste for 15 years
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A friend of mine takes Spirulina every day.
Apparently it's one of the few foods in the world, which alone, can sustain human life: http://www.livestrong.com/article/546641-can-live-spirulina/
Yum!
The downside, it tastes like swamp. The pure stuff is the best, they add fillers to the tablets.
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I think swamp would taste better than spirulina. I bought some to add to my green smoothies, but it's completely unpalatable to me. It's been shoved into a dark corner of my pantry, giving me a tiny twinge of guilt every time I see it and don't use it. Anybody want a nearly full jar of spirulina powder?
General Information
Spirulina is a fresh water plant that contains beneficial nutrients in their natural, easily digestible form.
Spirulina is ideal for sports people, vegetarians & those wanting an extra boost. It has an excellent balance of nutrients including chlorophyll, carotenoids, vitamins, minerals, unique phytonutrients and all the essential amino acids.
Spirulina is low in calories and fat and is one of the highest protein vegetarian foods.
Healthy Care Spirulina is organically grown in a natural environment, without the use of synthetic & artificial chemicals, pesticides or fertilizers.
A rich natural source of antioxidants and protein.
Source of vitamin B1 & Iron plus other vitamins minerals & essential fatty acids.
Organically Grown Spirulina
A rich natural source of Antioxidants & Protein
Contains beneficial nutrients in natural, easily digestible form
Ideal for sports people, vegetarians & those wanting an extra boost
Excellent balance of nutrients including chlorophyll, carotenoids, vitamins, minerals & unique phytonutrients
One of the highest protein vegetarian foods
Low in calories & fat
Low Allergy Formulation
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http://wellnessmama.com/4738/herb-profile-spirulina/
■Spirulina is 65% protein and amino acids including the essential fatty acid gamma linolenic acid (GLA) which has gotten a lot of attention for its anti-inflammatory properties, especially when taken with other quality Omega-3 supplements like Fermented Cod Liver Oil. (I suspect that the benefits of GLA in Spirulina are even more than what the studies have found since these studies often use vegetable oils for their GLA source, and the other inflammatory compounds in vegetable oils can interfere with the anti-inflammatory ability.) It contains all essential amino acids.
■Spirulina contains Omega 3-,6 and 9s and is especially high in Omega-3s.
■Spirulina is extremely high in Chlorophyll, which helps remove toxins from the blood and boost the immune system.
■Spirulina has a very high concentration of bio-available iron and is excellent during pregnancy and for those with anemia and will not cause constipation.
■ Spirulina is a great source of other nutrients including (according to Wikipedia): “Spirulina contains vitamins B-1(thiamine), B-2 (riboflavin), B-3(nicotinamide), B-6 (pyridoxine), B-9 (folic acid), vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin A and vitamin E. It is also a source of potassium, calcium, chromium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, sodium and zinc. Spirulina contains many pigments which may be beneficial and bioavailable”.
■This Spirulina (from Mountain Rose Herbs) was tested be an independent laboratory and found to have an ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) of over 24,000 which is 4x the ORAC score of blueberries. The ORAC score is generally used to measure antioxidant ability and concentration in different foods.
■Spirulina is also incredibly high in calcium with over 26 times the calcium in milk, making it excellent for children, the elderly and during pregnancy.
■Some research has suggested that Spirulina may be helpful in allergies and allergic reactions.
■Spirulina’s phosphorus content makes it helpful as part of a tooth remineralization regimen.
■Emerging evidence suggests that it binds with radioactive isotopes and may be useful for radioactivity exposure or radiation therapy.
■The protein in Spirulina is highly usable and has a net protein utilization rate of between 50-61%
■Spirulina can bind with heavy metals in the body and help remove them.
■Spirulina can increase fat burning during exercise.
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Superfood Quinoa is my favorite and is very versatile. Lately I eat is as a hot cereal with blueberries, honey and almonds.
But I've prepared it many different ways.
