Taking it before lunch could help you lose weight and improve your physical performance.
You've probably heard of her. Spirulina is a greenish blue-looking seaweed, the Chlorophyll Gives you the green color and the Phycocyanin It gives you the bluish color. He became famous for having been successfully used in NASA as a supplement to the astronauts ' diet in space missions. We tell you why it is a superfood, with the help of the Dermatologist Rossana Janina In the Mexican Foundation for Dermatology and the Nutritionist Laura Romero From the center Nutrest.
Nutritional properties:
- It consists of about 75% of proteins. It has a cocktail of vitamins and minerals, mainly vitamin A, E, D, B1, B2, B3, B6, B12, iron, zinc, folic acid and essential acids. In addition It is a good source of oxygen because of its high chlorophyll content.
To your Health:
It has antioxidant factors (which gives it its Anticarcinogenic property), antivirals, anti-inflammatory, and reinforces the immune system.
It contributes to the production of acetylcholine (a neurotransmitter), and helps to maintain the myelin sheath, which has neuronal functions for adequate nervous system work.
has an activity Antianemic, attributed to chlorophyll, since it fulfils a task similar to the hemoglobin of the blood.
It is a natural antiseptic and stimulating intestinal transit, so it can be used in cases of constipation.
It contains phenylalanine, an amino acid that will suppress appetite, so it is very helpful in weight reduction programs.
The vitamins allow the cells to have a better functioning, like those of the muscles, to have greater physical, intellectual and sexual performance.
has cardiovascular benefits; Helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides, decreases diastolic and systolic blood pressure.
For your beauty:
Due to its high content of vitamins, minerals and amino acids, it provides the necessary nutrients for capillary growth.
Antioxidant activity has an anti-ageing action thanks to chlorophyll, retinoids, linoleic acids, vitamin E, and beta-carotene.
The best way to consume it:
Whether in powder, capsules or tablets, it can be used as a complement within a balanced diet.
Due to its satiating effect, we can take spirulina 15 minutes before each meal with two glasses of water, which could favor weight reduction.
Prepare this easy recipe with Spirulina:
Kiwi Blend:
Ingredients:
1 kiwi
1 cup pineapple or papaya
½ Cup cucumber
1 Spinach fist or other green leaf
½ Limón The Naked file
1 to 2 tablespoons of chia seeds
1 teaspoon seaweed powder Spirulina
1 cup of water or soy milk
Preparation:
Add ingredients to blender and blend. Serves cold.
Nutritionist Laura Romero
laura@nutrest.com.mx
Dermatologist Rossana Janina Llergo
Rossana@dermoskinlandaser.com