Green superfoods – the ideal
nutrition
Green foods, such as our chlorella, spirulina wheatgrass and barley
grass, have been harvested for many years and in the 21st century they
are increasingly valued as a rich source of highly nutritious whole
food. These plants are packed with hundreds of macronutrients,
micronutrients, minerals, vitamins and protein which work in great synergy to exert their significant nutritional
benefit. In an era where the lifestyles are stressful and a normal diet
consists of the consumption of highly industrialised processed foods
overloaded with cheap calories and depleted of any goodness – not to
mention the synthetically manufactured artificial supplements – these
green foods are truly a miracle superfood that help face the
challenges and stress of a modern lifestyle.
From dietary balance to therapeutic use…
Both they are much more than a functional complete
food providing just nutritional benefits. If we look at the conditions
helped by our green superfoods, we find that symptoms disappear not
because we are treating the disease, but because we are supplying a
high-grade nutrient that cleanses and strengthen the body so it can heal
itself in the best holistic way possible.
Over the years, extensive scientific research, numerous clinical studies
and empirical evidence (and of course users’ experiences and
testimonies) have shown an extraordinary array of health benefits
associated by the use of chlorella, spirulina, wheatgrass, barley grass and other green foods, in
general. Some of the reported benefits include:
Natural Detoxification and
Cleansing
In a world infested with pollution, pesticides and food additives, there
is a proven need to remove these toxins from out bodies. The cleansing
effects of green foods are well known, as testified by many
users as well the conclusion of many scientific studies and research
over many years.
The detoxification effect is largely due
to the high content of chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is a powerful builder of
the haemoglobin in the blood and a cleanser of the bloodstream, bowel
and liver: it helps remove toxic substances from the internal organs,
thereby allowing a natural healing process to occur.
The ability of chlorella to detoxify heavy metals
and pesticides from the body is second to none: and that is due to not
only the high levels of chlorophyll but also to the composition of its
cell walls. These have been shown to have three layers of which the
thicker middle layer contains cellulose microfibrils and the outer layer
a polymerised carotenoid material. It is this cellular material that
first binds the toxic material to it and then eliminates from the body.
Chlorella cells have been shown to bind strongly to mercury, cadmium,
arsenic, copper, PCB, uranium, lead etc.
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Immune system builder
Every minute of the day, thousands of battles rage inside your body.
Millions of microscopic foreign invaders, whether they be bacteria,
viruses, chemicals or foreign proteins, are trying to penetrate your
cells, while your body's hyperactive immune system struggles to fight
them. If the invaders win, the result can be a lingering cold or it
could be a chronic illness that severely limits your enjoyment of life.
Or, in extreme cases, it could be cancer or some other fatal disease.
Green superfoods exhibit impressive immune stimulating and
boosting properties and they are likely due to a variety of nutritional
components, including:
Gamma Linolenic Acid
- GLA is not only known for regulating blood sugar and providing
important nutrients to the brain; it also exhibits immune-boosting
properties
Polysaccharides
– polysaccharides have been shown to stimulate the activity of
macrophages and T-cells by increasing the levels of interferon (a
natural anti-cancer and anti-viral agent in the body
Chlorella Growth Factor
– CGF also aids immunity as it stimulates healing and replacement of
cellular tissue
Phycocyanin
– it has been shown to increase lymphocyte activity; phycocyanin
probably prevents a host of degenerative organ diseases by boosting
immunity
Beta carotene
– with the greatest vitamin A activity and antioxidant activity of all
the carotenoids, known to greatly enhance the immune system and destroy
cancer cells.
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Anti-ageing
Human RNA/DNA production slows down progressively as people age,
resulting in lower levels of vitality and increased vulnerability to
various diseases. Free radicals are also responsible for damage to the
DNA. When our RNA and DNA are in good repair and able to function most
efficiently, our bodies are able to use nutrients more effectively, get
rid of toxins and avoid disease. Cells are able to repair themselves and
the energy level and vitality of the whole body is raised.
It had been thought that
brewer's yeast was the highest RNA food but then it was found out that
sardines were 10 times higher (with 343mg per 100 grams). Chlorella is
10 times higher than sardines with 3g RNA per 100 grams! Both chlorella
and spirulina contain high levels nucleic acids, RNA and DNA, and a
specific compound unique to chlorella, called Chlorella Growth Factor or
CGF. Eating foods high in nucleic acids provides the material for the
repair and production of cellular nucleic acids that can counter the
"ageing" process.
Much has also been written recently about the role of antioxidant
nutrients: vitamins C, E and beta carotene. Antioxidants sop up rogue
oxygen atoms, called free radicals, that some researchers believe roam
through the bloodstream, wrecking havoc on cells and organs and
increasing ageing effects and the risks of cancer.
Anti-ageing foods and supplements for older people who don’t eat much,
eat inappropriately, or can’t absorb enough nutrients will probably be
in the form of high-nutrient foods. This practically describes spirulina
and chlorella: digestible whole foods with the highest natural
beta-carotene level of any food and with far greater antioxidant
properties than any synthetic beta carotene.
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Weight management
One of the reasons why chlorella and spirulina are such an effective
addition to any weight-loss program is the fact that it stimulates
peristalsis in the intestines. Sluggish digestion is often one of the
contributing causes of unwanted weight gain and obesity. When the
digestive system is functioning properly, the body can effectively
eliminate the excess material that contributes to unwanted weight gain.
The beneficial effects of chlorella and spirulina on the peristaltic
action of the intestines will immediately assist in the cleansing action
that is so vital to this process.
In addition, since hunger is registered in the brain whenever blood
glucose or amino acid reserves are low. Chlorella and spirulina are a
highly concentrated source of protein containing polysaccharides that
raise the blood glucose levels and also activate a sluggish metabolism.
These green foods are easily assimilated by the body providing the real
food it needs, thus reducing the cravings that lead to "eating binges”.
Much has also been written about the ability of the amino acids
phenylalanine and tyrosine to influence the neurotransmitters in the
brain, particularly those that control ambition, mood and appetite. Both
spirulina and chlorella contain phenylalanine and tyrosine which
synthesize brain hormones which in turn can suppress hunger in some
people.
Of course, true weight loss won't occur from simply consuming these
superfoods: they only create the proper environment for weight loss and
they work with other natural foods to accelerate this process. A person
must still alter their diet and take up a habit of regular physical
exercise.
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Digestion and bowel function improvement
In the modern low-fibre diet, wastes can accumulate in
pockets in the colon. Never removed, these wastes can lead to
constipation, diarrhoea, flatulence, weakened digestion, poor nutrient
absorption, and in later life, colon cancer, one of the most common
cancers today. These problems increase with age, as seniors will
confirm. Proper bowel elimination rids the body of the toxins and
bacteria, ultimately helping you to feel well.
Our green superfoods can do wonders for the bowel. Chlorella and
spirulina are described as a ‘metabolic activators’, which act directly
on the body tissues at the cellular level to promote increased activity
to ‘burn up’ muco-forming substances and support healthy intestinal
flora. They also contain digestive enzymes, such as chlorophyllase and pepsin,
which our bodies need. Lastly, they contain
dietary protein and fibre, which help ease constipation, and lipid
complex and chlorophyll, which aid bowel movements by accelerating
cholesterol excretion and secretion of bile acids. The chlorophyll found
in chlorella and spirulina is the most powerful cleansing agent found in
nature; as it begins to detoxify the bowel, it also detoxifies the liver
and bloodstream by emptying toxins out of the body tissues into the
lymph, it stimulates the growth of friendly lactic bacteria and it soothes
irritated tissue along the bowel wall.
People taking spirulina and chlorella often notice an immediate change
in bowel regularity and elimination. Both foods suppress bad bacteria,
like e-coli and candida yeast, and stimulate beneficial gut flora, like
lactobactillus and bifidobacteria. Healthy lactobactillus in the
intestines provides humans with three major benefits: better digestion
and absorption, protection from infection and immune system stimulation.
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Balancing pH
pH is a reference to the state of alkalinity or acidity in the body .
Because of poor diet or junk food, overcooked, processed foods, fast
foods and soft drinks, most of us are not pH balanced and we are too
acidic. An environment in the body which is too acidic creates an
opportunity for pathogens (bacteria, viruses and fungus) to survive,
reduces the level of oxygen allowing cancer cells to thrive, depletes
the minerals from the body’s bones leading to osteoporosis and can
create tissue damage in our arteries which can lead to heart disease and
stroke.
Green superfoods can be used as pH balancing foods. They are
rich in minerals which the body uses to buffer an acidic system. They
are alkaline foods and consumption of alkaline foods has been linked to
increased bone mass, improved immune function, kidney function, higher
energy levels and lower allergic response levels.
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Cancer prevention
Cancer ranks high as a cause of death in many countries. Even with our
advanced medicinal science, a definitive treatment for this disease has
yet to be discovered. Deterioration of the immune system is one of the
causes of cancer. Because of decreased immunocompetence, normal cells
become malignant and multiply, causing metastasis and recurrence. To
suppress the spread of cancer and reduce the side effects of the cancer
treatment, it is important to boost immune function.
Chlorella and spirulina have been studied extensively, tested and used
for many years for the treatment of tumours, boosting the immunity,
suppression of metastasis and reducing toxic conditions caused by
radiation and anticancer drugs. Their anticancer properties are rather
remarkable. Evidence linking natural beta carotene and phycocyanin with
cancer prevention is impressive; the beta carotene and phycocyanin
content within green-blue algae is extraordinarily high. The algae’s
rich nutritional profile of minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, enzymes
and proteins inhibit the development of cancer cells and promote a
healthy functioning immune system. Components in chlorella and spirulina,
such as polysaccharides, have been shown to demonstrate anticancer
immunity through macrophages and T-cell activation in lymphoid organs
and to enhance recruitment of these cells to the tumour sites.
Based on years of evidence, spirulina and chlorella are now being
effectively used for the reduction and prevention of cancer and viral
diseases and to alleviate the symptoms and side effects of cancer
treatment.
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Cardiovascular health
Our green superfoods are the richest
natural sources of chlorophyll, which has a structure almost identical
to that of haemoglobin. Chlorophyll cells have a magnesium molecule at
the centre and this mineral is essential for the heart to function
properly. Chlorella is also a good source of Omega-3 oils, which are
know to protect against heart disease. Research programs and anecdotal
evidence by many users indicate that regular use of chlorella, spirulina
barley grass and wheatgrass helps guard against heart disease, reduce high blood pressure
and lower cholesterol levels.
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Other health
benefits
Green superfoods have demonstrated their effectiveness as health
builders and many different benefits have been reported by either
individual regular users or by scientists and health
practitioners and physicians prescribing these foods to their clients
and patients. They do physiologically make sense if one considers all
the bioavailable nutrients provided in them, the detoxification effects,
the antiageing effects, and on and on.
- Increase stamina and energy
- Aid stomach ulcers
- Eliminate bad breath (halitosis)
- Reduce fibromyalgia
- Reduce neuralgia
- Fight gum diseases
- Help control diabetes
- Lower cholesterol and blood pressure
- Fight arthritis
- Help control blood sugar levels (hypoglycaemia)
- Reduce rheumatism
- Sharpen memory
- Heal wounds
- Promote healthy skin, hair and nails
- Help combat anaemia
- Fight degenerative diseases
- Help prevent depression
- Reduce premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- Reduce radiation sickness
Green foods from Chlorella Europe: the miracle superfoods that contain all the
components essential to life making them the most nutritionally potent
whole foods available with amazing healing powers.
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