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The concept of taxing certain food products more than others in order to sway consumers away from unhealthy products is an intensely controversial issue. Proponents of the food tax say it is necessary to protect the economy and public health. Interestingly, opponents of the concept claim that a food tax will HURT the economy and will do nothing to help counter the epidemic proportions of overweight and obesity that we are currently experiencing in this country and throughout the globe. So who’s right? Let’s sift through some of the arguments and apparently contradictory statistics quoted from both sides of the debate and look for the kernel of truth.

One argument for food taxes is simply that nothing else seems to be working. While many people from diverse locations on the political spectrum are wary of government intervening too deeply into the personal lives of citizens, it has become evident that the obesity train wreck in the US is not going away any time soon. Dr. William H. Dietz, director of the division of nutrition, physical activity, and obesity at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was quoted in 2010 as saying, “I don’t think we have in place the kind of policy or environmental changes needed to reverse this epidemic just yet.” Clearly, something needs to be done to fix the problem. Food taxes are one possible answer.

Another line of evidence in favor of a food tax comes from research studies looking at the interaction between the price of unhealthy foods and consumption patterns of those products.

One such study, published last year, evaluated how the price of pizza and soda affected the buying preferences of young adults. The researchers found that a 10% increase in the price of soda decreased its caloric contribution to the participants’ diets by over 7%, on average. In the case of pizza, a 10% increase in price led to an 11.5% drop in its caloric contribution. Additionally, soda and pizza prices were also found to significantly affect total caloric intake and body weight. That finding indicates that the calories NOT consumed by way of pizza and soda weren’t simply replaced by those from other sources. Instead, they were simply not consumed.

Another recent study from the Netherlands looked at how college students’ lunchtime preferences were affected by 25% and 50% taxes on high-calorie items. The research team found that the students decreased their overall caloric intake from the meal by 100-300 calories, depending upon the tax level.

A similar study actually put taxes like those seen in the Netherlands study to a real-world test. A Boston hospital instated a 35% tax on sugar-sweetened sodas sold in their cafeteria. The investigators found that sales of the taxed beverages fell by over a quarter and that consumers generally substituted coffee or diet sodas.

Finally, a study published last year by the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) found that a 20% tax on sugar-sweetened sodas could reduce the prevalence of obesity by almost 10%. While that may seem like a relatively large tax for a relatively small decrease in obesity, consider that this study only evaluated the effect of taxing a single type of “unhealthy” food. If a similar tax was applied to other foods, an even greater decrease in obesity would be likely, as was observed in the Netherlands study of pizza and soda prices.

Clearly, there is scientific evidence supporting the institution of food taxes. However, as the saying goes, one can find statistics to support anything! Indeed, the opposition to food taxes has done a pretty good job at finding some numbers to support their view on this contentious issue.

One study referenced by the anti-food tax faction was performed at George Mason University (GMU) and examined whether the food tax would accomplish its goal of curbing obesity and how the economics of the tax would impact various demographic groups. The researchers concluded that sugar-sweetened soft drinks only accounted for a “trivial” amount of calories in the overall diet. They also pointed out that a tax on such beverages would likely be regressive, meaning it would negatively impact the poor more intensely than it would the rich. Because the poor spend a higher percentage of their earnings on food, any increase in food price will hit them harder.

There are a couple of problems with the GMU group’s analysis. First, what these researchers consider a trivial amount of calories may actually be enough to make a significant difference for many people on the border of overweight, obesity, or diabetes risk. In the GMU study, many of the examples given were of the tax’s effect on very overweight individuals. While a small tax on sodas will not be enough to solve serious problems like those, it can help people in less extreme, but still serious, situations. A study on overweight adults found that each kilogram of weight lost over a ten year period led to a 33% lower risk of diabetes in the subsequent ten years. In addition, each kilogram of weight gain was associated with a 49% increase in diabetes risk. Not so trivial, eh?

With regards to the claim of a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages being regressive, it’s true. Without any other considerations, such a tax would likely be relatively more injurious to lower-income individuals and families. However, in addition to the tax, a complimentary subsidy program has been proposed that would use the funds generated by the tax to make healthy foods more affordable. This subsidy could even be designed to primarily benefit the poor. With this offset taken into account, the regressive nature of the tax seems to be an economical non-issue.

Other studies cited by those opposed to the food tax note that physical activity is also imperative to maintaining proper body composition. Anti-food tax groups have proposed and even implemented a number of youth-oriented fitness and exercise programs to show their support for childhood exercise promotion. While they do make a valid point regarding the necessity of exercise for the maintenance of optimal health and fitness, they seem to use it as a reason for not also addressing nutrition in public health policy. The human body requires both proper nutrition and exercise, not only one or the other, to perform at its best, both physically and mentally. Playing one side of the coin against the other indicates either an extremely uninformed perspective on the subject of human health or simple bias. I’d tend to suspect the latter.

Besides the issues covered here, there are other considerations to address, such as food industry cooperation with the application of any new taxes. For the taxes to have the desired effect of lowering the public’s consumption of certain products, the industry would have to pass the increased cost onto the consumer. Unfortunately, food companies could instead choose to simply absorb it or distribute it evenly throughout their entire product line. Loopholes also exist through which local retailers may work to counteract the tax. In fact, there are many facets to this issue that demand further research and refinement in order to make the tax as efficient and fair as possible. But the potential problems with the implementation of a food tax should not stop us from considering it as a viable method to benefit public health.

Food taxes represent one potential tool to help turn the tide against obesity in the US. While attention needs to be paid to the method of implementation and the breadth of application, the research supports the realistic benefits of the concept. Research data show that a food tax, even a relatively modest and limited one, can make a significant and meaningful difference in the public health. Let’s not be afraid to try something different. Let’s not be swayed by the fear-mongering of those opposed to any sort of governmental action, even when it’s designed to counter the epidemic of our generation. Let’s instead commit to making changes that produce real results. A food tax can be a part of the obesity solution and it’s time to put forth effort to do it right.

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Rob Bent is the founder of Nutrition Perfected in Brooklyn, NY. We provide performance nutrition counseling to athletes as well as regular joes and janes. We specialize in maximizing fat loss, muscle gain, and athletic performance using efficient and pragmatic nutritional strategies and techniques.

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During the holidays the temptation to fall off the wagon is everywhere for a vegan, specifically a new vegan who still hasn’t fully overcome the meat addiction. You’re looking at the array of foods that you once consumed in sheer bliss and thinking what exactly am I trying to prove here? Well, rest assured that you’re not alone. It happens to the best of us. My weakness used to be mac and cheese. Nonetheless, you can beat it and successfully survive the holidays without slipping. Here are some effective strategies for doing so.

1. Do your own vegan holiday feast – This year was the first time that I did this and I must admit that I was really proud of myself. I held nothing back. From tofurkey and dressing to collards and yams I brought it and made it the best vegan Thanksgiving ever! Try this on your own and you’ll find that the feeling from being able to eat everything at the table is exhilarating.

2. Ask the host to hold the meat – Usually, if you ask nicely the host won’t mind doing this for a few of the veggie dishes. Pitch it as a healthier alternative to the traditional way of cooking veggies and she may even continue the practice beyond the holidays.

3. Bring your own – It always amazes me at how curious people are about vegan food. Whenever I bring a vegan dish it’s always a hit and people rave about how it taste just like ‘regular’ food as if vegans eat some type of alien food or something. Also, if I bring a tossed salad there are always those who are grateful as there is rarely a salad option available during this time of year.

4. Offer to host – Use the holidays as an opportunity to educate your family and close friends on veganism by playing host. Serve an all-vegan feast and be sure to include something for the die-hard meat eaters such as tofurkey as well as dishes that appeal to the less meat-addicted. Not only will your guests get the benefit of a healthy holiday feast, but they’ll be more knowledgeable about veganism.

5. Issue a challenge – Challenge your family and friends to a meat-out holiday. If they’re competitive they’ll be up for it. Moreover, they’ll swear that they aren’t addicted to meat the way that you say they are so they’ll be anxious to prove you wrong.

6. Dine out at a vegan restaurant – I know its not the most ideal solution, but it is a viable option. Many vegan restaurants open during the holidays with you in mind so if all else fails you can always enjoy a nice, vegan holiday feast at your favorite vegan restaurant. The food is sure to be scrumptious and you won’t have to worry about not getting your fill or having a nice selection of vegan-friendly food options to choose from.

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Amirah Bellamy is a Vegetarian Coach, Vegetarian Fitness Meal Planning Expert, and Author. To learn more about her fabulous Vegetarian Meal Plans, purchase her infamous eBook “The 50¢ Book That’s Hotter Than 50 Cent,” or INSTANTLY grab her FREE Vegetarian Starter Kit go to http://www.AmirahBFit.com

Not only will a healthy diet keep you fit and well it will also help prevent future health problems such as cancer and heart diseases developing. Of course a healthy diet is only part of the picture. You also need to adopt a healthy lifestyle by stopping smoking and reducing alcohol consumption. It is also important that you adopt some form of exercise program even if it is something as simple as three or four short walks a week.

However, unless you have a healthy diet you will never fully benefit from any other steps that you take to improve your health and fitness. So here are some tips on how to improve your diet:

1. Cut down on your meat consumption. Whilst meat is high in protein it can also contains a high level of fat. When you eat meat you should look for as lean a cut as possible. Venison is a very lean meat whilst lamb tends to have a higher fat content. Less meat and more fresh vegetables is an easy change you can make to your diet.

2. Five a day. It seems that the experts all agree that a 5 a day fruit and vegetable plan is the correct way forward. Basically we should all ensure that we eat five portions of fruit or vegetable a day. This can include frozen vegetable but fresh is still the best option. If you prefer just one of the portions could be in the form of fresh fruit juice.

3. Minimal Cooking. Fresh food is full of vitamins and minerals but the easy way to destroy these is to overcook the food.

4. Eat more chicken and fish. To make up for cutting down on red meat you should eat more chicken (minus the skin) and fish particularly oily varieties. These days some fish such as cod, salmon and tuna can be expensive but many cheaper fish are available from supermarkets. Even fish such as sardines are very good for you but you should avoid the tinned varieties packed in oil or tomato source.

5. Add Fibre. It is important that you have enough fibre in your diet and this can be found in some breakfast cereals, fruit and vegetables and wholemeal bread.

These are simple changes to the diet that we can all make to our diets. None of the changes are expensive or difficult but they can make an enormous difference to our health and well being.

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Dave Bromley is based in England and has been a keen racing fan for many years. After spending over 30 years in the Royal Air Force he was able to devote more time in studying horse racing and betting.

Typically supplements promise to be exceptionally beneficial for our wellbeing and contain many (blank) important nourishment. They are also totally free of complications although they include high levels of man-made components. Experiments say Omega 3 fish oil is a natural element and a huge source of EPA DHA, the one with proven health benefits.

It is a naturally occurring substance which is free from any sort of unwanted effects. This element although naturally contained in fish is not automatically manufactured in our bodies, therefore, it needs to be met from outside sources. Dietary supplements and fish oils are the main source of Omega 3 fatty acids. Mainly the non fish-consuming society has to rely on Omega 3 fish oil supplements to meet the necessity. Even though Omega 3 fatty acids are incredibly important and are available in the form of supplements, a large portion of the population is unacquainted with their benefits and suffer from heart and other nervous system disorders. Often the insufficiency has shown serious issues in kids as this supplement is neither manufactured naturally nor transferred through lactating mothers if she herself does not possess enough consumption of Omega 3 fatty acids. DHA is essential for children in their growing years and EPA is needed for all ages for general well being.

Omega 3 fish oils aid in fighting a variety of diseases, such as, Arthritis, Cancer, diabetic issues, depression and cardiovascular diseases. Additionally, helps to build a stable mind and is usually suitable for people striving to have a fit body, loose bodyweight and appear attractive. Omega 3 oils are also recognized to strengthen eyesight, memory and activity. In short it assists in improving both physical and mental well being. Omega 3 fatty acids can directly be taken in the form fish oil but due to fish toxins broadly discovered nowadays it is better to take high quality Omega 3 fish oil supplements regularly.

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We’ve always known cinnamon as the ingredient that makes cinnamon roll so irresistibly yummy. It is commonly used as ingredient for pastries and as flavoring for tea, coffee and various types of baked desserts, and as scent for candles, incense and oils.

Aside from its culinary wonder, cinnamon is also used as medicine to treat a variety of ailments. Cinnamon has been highlighted as a spice that can lower blood sugar (glucose) level as manifested in Type 2 diabetic patients. This was the result of a study conducted among 60 Pakistanis where patients who have been suffering from this particular illness were given small doses of cinnamon. The results were amazing.

Cinnamon did not only lower the patients’ glucose level but also significantly lowered their cholesterol level coupled with an increase in the body’s natural production of insulin.

Cinnamon’s action is to slow down the rate of digestion of food in the stomach consequently reducing the production of glucose or blood sugar in the body. Therefore adding small amounts of cinnamon powder in your diet can significantly bring down your blood sugar level providing you some relief from your present ordeal.

Interestingly, cinnamon can stimulate brain activity merely by sniffing its strong aroma. This is a better alternative to those who dislike its strong flavor and taste. Just by constantly smelling the spice you can improve your intellectual ability and develop your thinking and reasoning skills as well as improve your memory.

Cinnamon has also demonstrated its antifungal potency against Candida albicans, a kind of fungus which is the main cause of the yeast infection candidiasis or thrush whose extent of infection ranges from the superficial oral thrush to vaginitis. It has also exerted its antibacterial power against urinary tract infection and typhoid fever.

Previous study also shows cinnamon to be effective in killing bacteria that cause bad breath as demonstrated in an experiment where cinnamon-flavored gum was used. Cinnamon is also believed to have anti-coagulating properties. The cinnamaldehyde content in cinnamon is responsible for thinning of the blood but it also prevents unnecessary clotting of the blood platelets.

Cinnamon is an extremely rich source of calcium and manganese necessary for strengthening our bones, iron for the proper transport of oxygen in the blood and dietary fiber.

Daily doses of cinnamon powder mixed with your coffee or tea or your favorite dessert, or simply sniffing its scent will have intangible but invaluable effects that your body will enjoy for a long time to come.

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I’m a work at home mom. I love to write about health and fitness, diseases, their symptoms, causes, treatment and management.

The diabetes glycemic index was developed in the 1980s by researchers who were looking for a way to help diabetics deal with monitoring and controlling blood sugar levels. Since that time, the diabetes glycemic index has gone on to help not only diabetics, but also those looking to closely monitor blood glucose levels around the world. The glycemic index (aka ‘GI’) system works by calculating what foods have the highest and the lowest impact on blood sugar levels. This valuable tool is then used to help diabetics and others determine what foods they can and cannot eat.

Through using the diabetes GI, it is possible for diabetics to finely tune their diets so as to avoid foods that may cause spikes in their blood sugar levels. One of the reasons that the diabetes glycemic index works is that it is able to take out much of the guesswork that would otherwise exist for diabetics. By doing so it assists people who are looking to avoid the peaks and valleys associated with high GI foods.

Many of the foods at the top of the GI are one’s that most diabetics know to avoid, such as white bread. But other foods, such as watermelon may not be as well known. This is where the GI comes in. The diabetes glycemic index helps diabetics in other ways, as it shows in details what foods can be consumed. Often this can be a bit counter intuitive, as these foods may be sweet or even contain a large amount of fat. Most fruits are low on the index, yet it would be easy to conclude otherwise, due to the fact that they obviously taste sweet. Fat is often vilified, but healthy fats such as those found in nuts, avocado and coconut products (such as coconut oil and coconut milk) all rank usually rank low on the index and are thus fine for consumption.

Another area where the diabetic GI is very helpful is that it instructs diabetics in how they can make better carbohydrate choices. Using the GI will show diabetics alternatives to foods like white rice and white bread. A quick look at the GI will show that brown rice is lower than white rice on the index. There are many bread alternatives, such as rye, that one can use instead of white bread, which scores very high on the diabetes glycemic index.

The bottom line is that the GI is a remarkably valuable tool for diabetics. It can guide them toward safe and healthy choices and away from high index foods. The diabetes glycemic index can help guide diabetics and others to better health. Most of the foods that are low on the index are also foods that are very healthy. Fruits, vegetables and nuts are generally the lowest of all the GI foods, with some notable exceptions. By including these low GI foods into your diet, it is truly possible to improve your overall health.

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In a normal, real food, our body could turn it into energy. The reason behind it is the fact that it does not alter our normal body function such as digestion. But these days, we can easily buy another processed food from the grocery. This action could trigger alterations on body functions and will render fat storage in your body.

Our body is designed to take in and digest food. A little addition over like spices would not really make much of a difference. But when we perceive that processed food is a normal food, that’s when we start making a difference in our body.

It’s a good thing that we process foods. It can give them longer shelf life thus we can enjoy it even when it’s off seasoned. The bad thing about it is the chemicals that are added to preserve it. These chemicals are not usually found within our body. By that we are literally taking in a foreign object inside. The result will depend on each individual but in general it can alter our normal body functions.

This in turn will result to improper waste disposal. Our body could only take some torture from chemicals and it has its limits. These limits are the ones that inform us that we are sick. But often times we never see additional fat as an ailment. Because of it, we tend to neglect the fact that we are sick of storing too much fat. Indeed we need fat but only to some level by which our body could use.

Beyond our body needs, we should be eliminating it, and that’s through our natural body functions. But because we have already altered our natural cycle, our body won’t be able to ward off these negative substances in us. This in time will grow into tremendous volume way beyond our control, if we neglect it.

It is not really bad to have some taste of processed foods, besides they really taste good sometimes. But we should also take into consideration of our health. And we must cut down our intake of these chemicals. Further, if we are able to cut down our consumption of these substances, we can bring back the natural cycle of our body. Eating right and nutritious foods could bring about proper nutrition. And when we are well nourished, we could barely see huge volume of these fats.

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Yes you should.

You should eat when you’re hungry and eat until you’re full.

This is bound to get under the skin of many a fitness guru, who
relies on gimmicks to support precepts of questionable tenability.
Like eating six meals instead of three, restricting certain
nutrients, following purification or detox diets,
replacing meals with formulas, aligning food choices with your
blood type and so on and such forth.

All this stuff falls under regimentation, which sucks the life out
of you faster than Obama can say he won’t tax the middle class
(which we all know is a lie…and the regimentation makes it
impossible to follow for very long, because these things run
contrary to human nature).

I’ve been reading quite a few fitness blogs lately (there are now
thousands of them) and a lot of the information on some of them is
frightening. One female fitness guru logs her daily workouts and
what she eats. Only a masochist would actually follow this routine,
but she swears she is well adjusted and living large.

I beg to differ.

Two hours a day of cardio.
One hour a day of weight lifting.
Egg whites.
Protein drinks.
Vitamin water.

I could go on and on (she does), but I want to get to the heart of
this quickly.

No one…I repeat…no one…needs two hours of cardio a day…for
anything. This is not only not going to get you healthy, it’s going
to make you unhealthy. Vitamin water is total junk and although
protein drinks are okay at times, they are not food you should be
eating regularly. And most of them taste like crap. (There’s a
correlation there…things that taste like crap taste that way for a
reason…they are not really food.)

As I look over her diet, I can tell you that no well adjusted, happy
person could eat this way for very long, without blowing out their
circuits (or their brains). The amazing thing is that she has a
boatload of followers and they have long discussions about (over)
exercising and the crap they eat. The only problem is that they are
not really getting fit. What they are doing is accelerating the
aging process, in a big way. (By now, the fitness gurus are hanging
me in effigy.)

There are some basic things we need to lose weight. Here they are:
Plants and animals. That would be meat, poultry, eggs, seafood,
fruits, and vegetables. You don’t have these things in your diet,
your body will not function properly, no matter what any guru tells
you. Natural foods are delicious, they satisfy your cravings and
distinct tastes, stabilize mood and energy levels and promote health
and well being.

Pizza is not a natural food. You’d be better off not eating it. The
same goes for peach pie. Does that mean you should never eat them?
No. It means that if you eat plants and animals most of the time,
your system will easily process the junk and it won’t be anything to
worry about.

But, if you eat pizza and peach pie all the time, your body goes on
the fritz and that can take many forms, among which is inflammation,
which has to be “put out,” or it will put you out.

We don’t live in the same world our grandparents did, who were much
fitter than we are now. One of the reasons was simple. They lived
much closer to plants and animals. They didn’t swill 160 pounds of
sugar a year. Mayor Bloombrain in New York wants to outlaw salt. I
have a few words for him: “It’s the sugar, stupid!”

So you want to eat. The only question you should have is: What
plant, or animal, or combination therof, do I want? If it’s a plant
or animal, eat it. If it isn’t, don’t eat it. (Most of the time.)

Nobody dies from eating plants, or animals (most of the time). But
you can get very sick and eventually die, from eating processed
crap.

Pharmaceutical grade fish oil is for helping you restore the balance
in your genes, which will help you fit better in your jeans, if you
know what I mean.

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Dr. Bill is an orthopaedic surgeon and author. He recommends this pharmaceutical grade fish oil for more energy, reduced joint pain and increased heart health.

A lot of people don’t really know much about organic food and have no idea about the great health benefits that they can receive by simply including them into our diets. Not only that, a lot of people are unaware that the methods used during organic production are beneficial to the environment.

Another great thing about organic foods that most people don’t realize is that aside from organic foods not being harmful to the environment, they contain more nutrients which are great for ones health, and are free from exposure to harmful synthetic chemicals, which when consumed are harmful to ones health. Here are 10 good reasons why should include organic foods into your diet.

1. Organic foods help boost ones energy levels through the consumption of lower levels of toxins and synthetic chemicals that are harmful and that leave your body feeling sluggish and run down.

2. Eating organic foods helps ones body to be more resistant to disease because they have higher levels of the essential nutrients that the body needs in order to fight off infections and disease.

3. Organic foods are better for fighting a lot of the chronic health problems that seem to be on the increase in our society today.

4. Organic fruits do not contain harmful pesticides; where as the average non organic fruit contains more than 30 different pesticides that are harmful to your health even after being washed thoroughly.

5. Organic food producers are held to a very high standard and are inspected often, so they have to live up to very strict standards and guidelines.

6. Organic dairy or farm produce such as milk and eggs do not have the chemicals, drugs and growth hormones given to the animals, where as non-organic dairy or farm produce do, and are passed on to human bodies when consumed.

7. Children can greatly benefit from eating organic foods because they won’t consume so many synthetic chemicals during their most formative years.

8. Organic farming methods are environment friendly. They do not consist of dangerous fertilizers and pesticides that are harmful to the soil and our environment.

9. Organic foods are not genetically modified. A number of studies have revealed that genetically Modified foods can pose serious risks to both humans and animals.

10. Organic foods are pure, all natural and safe to eat. They are not loaded with potentially harmful synthetic chemicals, additives, and pesticides which when consumed are digested and stored in human bodies and are harmful to your health.

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Sandi M Lewanika is an Entrepreneur and business owner who has written numerous articles on various topics. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and passion for life.

A vegetable diet with plenty of variety is one of the best ways to be ultimately healthy and strong. Of course, many people do not get enough vegetables in their diet and lack vital nutrients that will help them get the necessary vitamins and minerals for complete all around health. Spirulina is an excellent addition to a healthy vegetable based diet, and can be the substitute you need for getting vitamins. This algae was also consumed by Mayans and Aztecs to promote all around complete body health and energy.
Spirulina is a blue-green algae that comes in a number of forms. Some people eat it in the freshest form of the algae, but it comes in a pill form as well as powder. Many food products contain this algae already. There are chips and even protein powders that contain the algae and all of the nutrients it contains.

There are special well flavoured protein powders that contain hearty amounts of the algae. Adding spirulina to your diet daily can give you a skin boost and an internal health boost too. Getting plenty of it is important though. If you only consume it sporadically then it doesn’t't have time to really benefit you. However, drinking it in a protein smoothie can be comparable to drinking a multi-vitamin. Spirulina powder has a good amount of vitamins that are easily absorbed into the body.

3 grams of the algae provides the nutritional benefits of two servings of vegetables. That means that in 3 grams, easily added to a smoothie, you can get all of the nutrition of two servings of leafy greens. Spirulina is also a very rare plant source of b-12 and easily absorbable iron. On top of all of that, 60% of the protein in the algae is absorbed into the body, compared to much less for meat products.

To top things off, this magical algae is also packed with omega fatty acids known as GLA. This algae is a miracle food and can provide 20 times more protein per acre than soybeans, and a whopping 200 times more protein than beef. It is amazing how a small and easy to grow algae can pack so much nutrition. You can also easily digest them, unlike trying to digest more complex foods. Spirulina is very low in calories. Not only do you get an amazing about of vitamins, minerals, and proteins, but also a low fat low-calorie power food. A 500mg tablet of the algae contains only two calories maximum.

If you are looking for a quick health boost or long term health, then this beautiful algae can be the answer you are looking for it. It makes a superior addition to a diet, especially if you are unable to eat vegetables often. Since this has everything you need, consuming it once daily will certainly provide your body with everything it needs to thrive and be healthy.

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