The healing power of foods-particularly superfoods like spirulina is one thing the pharmaceutical industry wants to hide. They would have far fewer customers if more people knew about good nutrition. The drug industry wants you to believe that all health problems can be cured with their drugs, yet the truth is no one has ever gotten sick from a pharmaceutical deficiency. But plenty of people have developed serious health conditions from a lifetime of eating nutritionally bereft foodstuffs.
Spirulina may be one of the most under-recognized superfoods. Big Pharma always works to suppress the true power of good nutrition. Instead of relying on pharmaceutical crutches, nutrition empowers people to care for their health on their own.
Derek Henry of Healing the Body explained that:
“Spirulina boasts an impressive nutrient profile and is both a “cleanser” and a “nourisher” for the body — it is truly an impressive food. No wonder the pharmaceutical industry works so hard to discredit the value of healing foods.”
Benefits Of Spirulina
Spirulina is a blue-green microalga and is grown in fresh water. It is believed to be one of the first forms of life on Earth. Henry says that it is a great source of an array of nutrients. It has the power to support the body’s natural process of detoxification.
Spirulina is a great source of B vitamins, vitamins A, C, E, and K, beneficial compounds, antioxidants like beta carotene, and omega-3 fatty acids. This superfood is also packed with minerals like manganese, selenium, potassium, magnesium, iron, and zinc.
Henry further states that:
“The first thing to admire about spirulina is its comprehensive nutritional profile. It is extremely difficult to get so many nutrients in such a perfect balance in our diet, but spirulina is a powerhouse of nutrition and provides many essential nutrients in a single serving.”
It was reported by Nutrition Data that spirulina contains all essential amino acids since it is a complete, plant-based source protein.
Henry adds that:
“Those that are also concerned about the sustainability of the cattle industry and its effect on the environment would be happy to know that spirulina produces two hundred times as much usable protein as cattle ranching, acre per acre.”
This superfood is easy to digest and absorb because of its small size and simple composition. It can be a great alternative to the traditional multivitamin since it has a wide spectrum of nutrients. According to some studies, spirulina can even help fight cancer.
Put in mind that though spirulina obviously comes with a bevy of nutritional benefits, it is not a replacement for a healthy diet. It’s important to have a balanced diet rich in veggies, fruits, protein, and healthy fats.
Henry notes that the place where spirulina is sourced out is also important. He states that:
“An important factor to consider with all of this is that not all spirulina is created equal. Many products are grown in toxic regions like China and therefore compromise the benefits noted above. This is why spirulina grown in more pristine regions like Hawaii, and in environmentally responsible facilities, are important factors to consider.”