My favourite superfood

Beauty comes from the inside, literally. This year, I'm celebrating a 10 year anniversary with my favourite superfood chlorella vulgaris. This blue-green algae is a superstar among natural supplements and I personally love it because it is packed with all nutrients my body needs. Chlorella is rich with amino acids, chlorophyll, beta-carotene, vitamins and minerals, so to me it is a great addition to an already healthy diet. A regular consumption of this fresh water algae supports healthy hormonal function, promotes cardiovascular health, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Chlorella also detoxifies the body from heavy metals such as cadmium, mercury, uranium and reduces oxidative stress caused from poor dietary habits, stress or pollution.

Here are some benefits of chlorella:

• full of Vitamin A, C, E, K, B1, B2, B3, B6 and B12
• contains Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, Iodine and Phosphorus
• detoxifies heavy metals, radiation and chemotherapy
• supports a healthy immune system
• reduces cholesterol and fasting blood glucose levels
• regulates hormones, helps with metabolism and improves circulation
• slows down aging process and fights cancer by enhancing the action of T-cells

I like to take chlorella in a form of tablets (about 3 grams per day) in the morning on an empty stomach and wait about 20-30 minutes before I eat something, in order to allow all nutrients to be absorbed. If you decide to start supplementing this superfood as well, make sure you buy organic chlorella with a broken cell wall as otherwise this algae is virtually indigestible.