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super food
Health benefits
of chlorophyll include:
TodayGT,HoRmEEoAErrLNowTHY • Cleansing and oxygenating the blood
ByTricia Danflous • A powerful detoxification effect on
Third-graders know all about Chlorella, available in tablet and the body
photosynthesis.They know that liquid extracts, is a super resource for • Rich in enzymes that promote
chlorophyll, the “green” molecule, carbohydrates, fats, fiber, chlorophyll, vitamins
absorbs sunlight for energy to synthesize and minerals, with a high protein content quick rejuvenation of our cells
carbohydrates from air and water to help – a little bit of everything you need for • High in amino acids
plants grow. Add a nutritional sidebar to good health. Adding chlorella to your diet • Extracts toxins from the liver and
science class and kids have a foundation enhances the body’s ability to utilize oxygen
for a longer, healthier life and a stronger while cleansing the blood and activating improves liver function
immune system. immune cells. Its alkalization properties • Regulator of calcium
lower acidosis and relieve inflammation • Helps break addiction
Magnesium-heavy chlorophyll, found associated with many diseases. • Alkalizes the body
in green foods, is a super fuel for building • Anti-inflammatory
and cleaning the body’s bloodstream, Look for spirulina in green food, green • Wound-healing properties
providing energy for increasing and beverages, natural supplements and some • Fight infection
rebuilding the red blood cell count. energy bars. Derived from blue-green • Anti-oxidant – neutralizes free radicals
Healthy blood ensures a steady stream algae, spirulina has a high protein level, • Promotes healthy intestinal flora
of oxygen throughout the body for low carbohydrate percentage, important • Helps reverse protein-deficient anemia
energy, discouraging bacteria growth and nutrients and contains all essential amino • Protection from cancer
strengthening the immune system. acids. A food staple among the Kanembu • Helps skin disorders
people of Central America for centuries,
“Go green” and you are on the spirulina promotes a healthy immune THE GREENER
way to boosting immunity. Chlorophyll system and may be a tool in preventing THE BETTER
is associated with improved circulatory, and treating such conditions as Type 2
digestive, immune and detoxification diabetes, neurodegenerative disorders Essentially, any edible, green plant contains
systems of the body – leading to many and cardiovascular disease. some level of chlorophyll, as this is what
different and overlapping health benefits. gives it its green color. But some foods are
Chlorella and spirulina can be higher in chlorophyll than others. Generally
Ready to get started? Jump right into a purchased at health food stores and speaking, the darker the green color, the
greener diet with high chlorophyll power organic markets. more chlorophyll, so dark, leafy greens are a
found in chlorella and spirulina algaes. great source, especially kale and kale varieties,
Swiss chard and darker greens like arugula.
Adding herbs, like parsley and cilantro, will
liven the taste of your salad and increase
chlorophyll content in your diet. Blue-
green algae including spirulina and chlorella
are especially high in chlorophyll, as are all
sprouts. Try a shot of wheatgrass juice for
one of the richest sources of chlorophyll and
a powerful way to detoxify your body.
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Health benefits
of chlorophyll include:
TodayGT,HoRmEEoAErrLNowTHY • Cleansing and oxygenating the blood
ByTricia Danflous • A powerful detoxification effect on
Third-graders know all about Chlorella, available in tablet and the body
photosynthesis.They know that liquid extracts, is a super resource for • Rich in enzymes that promote
chlorophyll, the “green” molecule, carbohydrates, fats, fiber, chlorophyll, vitamins
absorbs sunlight for energy to synthesize and minerals, with a high protein content quick rejuvenation of our cells
carbohydrates from air and water to help – a little bit of everything you need for • High in amino acids
plants grow. Add a nutritional sidebar to good health. Adding chlorella to your diet • Extracts toxins from the liver and
science class and kids have a foundation enhances the body’s ability to utilize oxygen
for a longer, healthier life and a stronger while cleansing the blood and activating improves liver function
immune system. immune cells. Its alkalization properties • Regulator of calcium
lower acidosis and relieve inflammation • Helps break addiction
Magnesium-heavy chlorophyll, found associated with many diseases. • Alkalizes the body
in green foods, is a super fuel for building • Anti-inflammatory
and cleaning the body’s bloodstream, Look for spirulina in green food, green • Wound-healing properties
providing energy for increasing and beverages, natural supplements and some • Fight infection
rebuilding the red blood cell count. energy bars. Derived from blue-green • Anti-oxidant – neutralizes free radicals
Healthy blood ensures a steady stream algae, spirulina has a high protein level, • Promotes healthy intestinal flora
of oxygen throughout the body for low carbohydrate percentage, important • Helps reverse protein-deficient anemia
energy, discouraging bacteria growth and nutrients and contains all essential amino • Protection from cancer
strengthening the immune system. acids. A food staple among the Kanembu • Helps skin disorders
people of Central America for centuries,
“Go green” and you are on the spirulina promotes a healthy immune THE GREENER
way to boosting immunity. Chlorophyll system and may be a tool in preventing THE BETTER
is associated with improved circulatory, and treating such conditions as Type 2
digestive, immune and detoxification diabetes, neurodegenerative disorders Essentially, any edible, green plant contains
systems of the body – leading to many and cardiovascular disease. some level of chlorophyll, as this is what
different and overlapping health benefits. gives it its green color. But some foods are
Chlorella and spirulina can be higher in chlorophyll than others. Generally
Ready to get started? Jump right into a purchased at health food stores and speaking, the darker the green color, the
greener diet with high chlorophyll power organic markets. more chlorophyll, so dark, leafy greens are a
found in chlorella and spirulina algaes. great source, especially kale and kale varieties,
Swiss chard and darker greens like arugula.
Adding herbs, like parsley and cilantro, will
liven the taste of your salad and increase
chlorophyll content in your diet. Blue-
green algae including spirulina and chlorella
are especially high in chlorophyll, as are all
sprouts. Try a shot of wheatgrass juice for
one of the richest sources of chlorophyll and
a powerful way to detoxify your body.
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