Everyone is talking about superfoods nowadays, as more and more people
are switching to a holistic lifestyle. One superfood that is now well-known is
organic chlorella. Also called freshwater seaweed or green algae, chlorella is
a single-celled, blue-green alga that lives in ponds and streams. It is widely
known in Japan, and is used by millions of Japanese every day. Chlorella is now
being studied in various places around the world.
You can buy chlorella in both tablet or capsule and powder form. It is
sold in many health stores and pharmacies. Of these two options, powdered
chlorella is usually preferred and found easier to incorporate in many people’s
favorite recipes. What’s more, taking multiple chlorella tablets every day can
be tiring.Some chlorella tablets can also have an unpleasant aftertaste.
If you want to use chlorella powder instead of chlorella capsules, you
must find simple but viable methods to incorporate it into your meals. There
are many recipes that let you easily add chlorella powder to your food. Here
are a few ideas you can try.
Green Chlorella Dressing for
Your Salad
Chlorella is a plant food, which is why adding it to a delicious and
healthy salad is a good idea. Here’s a simple salad dressing idea you can try.
Ingredients:
•
1/3 tsp. of chlorella powder
•
50 ml of olive oil
•
2 to 4 tbsp. of grapeseed oil
•
100 ml of sunflower oil
•
1 tbsp. of cider vinegar
•
2 to 3 tbsp. of balsamic vinegar
•
2 cloves garlic, crushed
•
Salt and pepper to taste
Procedure:
1. Mix
all these ingredients in a bowl. Make sure the chlorella powder dissolves well.
2. Add
this dressing to your choice of leafy green veggies, as well as tomatoes, cucumbers,
and carrots.
3. Add
a dash of salt and pepper, then garnish with croutons before serving.
Mix Chlorella in Your Favorite
Healthy Fruit Smoothie
Chlorella tastes amazing when combined with the sweet flavor of fruits.
Just make sure you consume fruit in moderation, though – many fruits are loaded
with natural sugar, which may have adverse effects on your health.
Have fun with this simple fruit smoothie recipe:
Ingredients:
•
One tbsp. of chlorella powder
•
Your fruit of choice (apple, pineapple, and
banana are recommended)
•
¼ tbsp. of vanilla powder
•
Four drops of liquid stevia
•
Purified water (For a healthier beverage,
substitute regular water with coconut water)
•
One cup of raw milk or organic yogurt
•
Crushed ice (optional)
Procedure:
1. Put
all the ingredientsin a high-powered blender, and then blend at medium speed. Make
sure the fruit is fully blended, and there are no large pieces remaining.
2. Transfer
to a tall glass and drink immediately to savor its fresh flavor!
Add Chlorella to Your Whey
Protein Shake
Gym goers and fitness enthusiasts will love this idea. When making your
whey protein shake, add the chlorella as a final ingredient, then stir it in the
shake. Because most whey protein products are already flavored, you will not
notice the strong taste of the chlorella.
You should choose only a safe whey protein that has gone through
rigorous testing. This is because many whey protein brands have been found to
contain toxic ingredients.
Use Chlorella as a Lovely
Garnish to Your Meals
Don’t you just love the pretty green color of chlorella powder? Here’s
a great idea – use it as a garnish to your meals. This works well whether
you’re serving foods like soups, salads, and veggie casseroles.
Spice Up Your Favorite Breakfast
Food with Chlorella
If you frequently forget to take chlorella throughout the day, then this
is a wonderful idea. One example is by mixing the chlorella to your favorite
porridge made with organic oats. A reminder, though: only add the powder when
the porridge has cooled. Heating chlorella powder might cause it to lose its
potency.
It’s not difficult to incorporate chlorella into your life – you only
need a bit of creativity. Experiment and come up with your own recipes, and you
will surely have fun with this unique superfood.
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