04/10/2020
Spirulina- The superfood to change Bangladesh
For a very long time, algae are a part of the human diet. From Nori wrapped Salmon to Irish moss drink; the algae-based food items are popular in many countries around the world. Among the edible algae, Spirulina is gaining popularity lately in Bangladesh. Spirulina- blue-green algae, is high in protein and vitamin content. Previously, Spirulina used to be taken as a dietary supplement or in form of tablets or capsules but recently, Spirulina cookies are gaining popularity among the health-conscious people.
Why Spirulina is called a superfood?
Spirulina boasts 60% of the protein content- this is a richer source of protein than most other vegetables. Along with this, it is also a good source of essential fatty acid, beta-carotene, gamma-linoleic acid, and various minerals. According to the scientific research of Harvard Medical School, Spirulina can prevent malnutrition, hypertension, boost immunity, and high cholesterol. So, what are the benefits of taking Spirulina?
Benefits of Spirulina
Excellent Nutritional Profile:
Like we already said, Spirulina is a source of great nutrition. One tablespoon or 7 grams of Spirulina contains:
• 20 calories
• 4.02 g of protein
• 1.67 g of carbohydrate
• 0.54 g of fat
• 8 milligrams (mg) of calcium
• 2 mg of iron
• 14 mg of magnesium
• 8 mg of phosphorous
• 95 mg of potassium
• 73 mg of sodium
• 0.7 mg of vitamin C
It also contains niacin, riboflavin, folate, thiamin, and vitamins B-6, A, and K. Taking Spirulina as a part of the daily diet can help a person to stay well-nourished.
Losing Weight:
Looking for a way to cut down some extra calories from your daily food? Take Spirulina as a part of your daily diet and you will be able to maintain a healthy lifestyle without eating a lot. This is because, Spirulina is high in nutrition but low in calories, so you are cutting down the calories but eating taking proper nutrition.
Improving Gut Health:
Spirulina is easily digested as it does not have tough, fibrous walls. Although more human research is needed, according to a study done on mice, Spirulina shows to preserve healthy gut bacteria.
Lowering Cholesterol Level:
Taking the extract of Spirulina daily may help you to lower the cholesterol level. As you know, cholesterol is unhealthful fat in a person’s blood, and this links to heart diseases. Taking Spirulina daily has a positive impact on the blood lipids this means that it reduces the LDL or the “bad” cholesterol and increases, HDL, or “good” cholesterol.
Boosting Metabolism:
Taking Spirulina helps to promote a person’s metabolism. People who take 6 grams of Spirulina every day experience beneficial metabolic effects along with weight loss and better life quality.
How to eat Spirulina?
So, how can you take Spirulina? You can either take it as tables or in dried powdered form. Apart from this, Ever Life Bangladesh is selling Spirulina in Bangladesh butter cookies that are the best of both worlds which means it is tasty and healthy. Contact us to know more about the product.
