Spirulina - A Great Tasting Superfood!

Ok, maybe I'm being a little sarcastic, Spirulina tastes HORRIBLE!  Anyone who tells you different is lying to you.

Spirulina is blue-green vegetable plankton, (algae), that has been a source of nutrient since the Aztecs harvested it centuries ago.  It contains the highest levels of beta carotene, (vitamin A) and vitamin B12 of any green superfood.  It is high in iron and magnesium, and contains high amounts of chlorophyll which is excellent for blood cleansing and blood building, as well as for ridding the body of disease promoting heavy metal toxins.

One problem with Spirulina though, is because it is an algae, it tastes like an algae.  YUCK!  It really does taste that bad.  Enough to put you off taking it.  But for me, that's not acceptable, so I needed to find a way to get it down.

Well, I found a great smoothie recipe that masks the taste of the Spirulina, and none of the benefits.

It's called the Spirulina Surge.

Mix in your blender:

1 Cup apple juice
1/2 to 1 tbsp Spirulina powder
1 Banana
1 Cup frozen blueberries, (or mixed berries)
3/4 Cup ice cubs

Blend until smooth.

Depending on the amount of Spirulina you use, you will either taste just a hint of it or none at all.  This smoothie really is good, and has all the benefits of the Spirulina, as well as the Phyto Nutrients from the berries.

Give it a try, and,

ENJOY!