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19/05/2017

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/may/19/pro-vegetarian-diet-halve-chance-obesity

Study describes benefits of the ‘flexitarian’ diet: basically vegetarian, with meat and fish consumed occasionally

23/02/2017

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/feb/23/five-day-10-portions-fruit-veg-cut-early-death

Scientists say even just 2.5 daily portions can lower chance of heart disease, stroke, cancer and premature death

08/01/2017

Where's your Spirulina coming from?

I have said for years that spirulina from China should be viewed suspiciously for several reasons.

They are notoriously high in heavy metals. When Japan industrialized in the 1970’s, it was exposed to tremendous amounts of mercury which caused mercury poisoning China is experiencing the same phenomena today. And with such a large and cumbersome population, China has created one of the most polluted environments in the world. Algae grown in this type of environment will also contain those toxins.

They are notorious for presenting falsified Organic Certification when their production plants have not even been inspected. The FDA has been aware of this problem for years and the algae industry is hurt by this falsification. Challenging these companies on their efficacy has resulted in no changes in their illegal actions. The Chinese government has refused to intervene to stop them. Falsifying Organic Certification only occurs in China and has become one of the biggest problems in the algae industry.
They use gigantic spray driers and produce huge amounts of Spirulina at once, harvesting only two or three times each year instead of bi-monthly.

Their Spirulina contain so much bacteria that they are forced to irradiate it, which destroy a lot of the nutrients.
Here is the link from the FDA warning letter: http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/ucm217574.htm

“FDA is concerned with the possible effects of the radiation on the nutrients in the food, the production of radiolytic byproducts, and the potential effect of radiation on the microbiological profile of the food. Any of these issues could raise health concerns with your irradiated products.”

Here are the things to consider when purchasing Spirulina or other algae.

Cultivated in a controlled environment and not harvested from a lake. It should be constantly produced so it is fresh. Many producers, especially in China, produce Spirulina twice a year and then store it for the rest of the year. By the time it makes it to the market it can be as much as one year old. Freshness is obligatory when it comes to anything that has been powdered such as Spirulina or herbs such as Maca or Mucuna.

It must be powdered immediately after being produced.
Each batch must come with a Certificate of Analysis (COA). This is nearly impossible to get from most producers. Most resellers don’t even know what a COA is.

It must be cleaned, powdered and packed in a sterile environment.
The best Spirulina are currently grown in Hawaii. Be wary of anything produced in China. Superfoods.ie only sells Hawaiian Spirulina which is the best and freshest Spirulina available..

Pure Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica 500mg 400 Tablets Our spirulina is 100% vegetarian, 100% vegan, non-GMO, and free of gluten, lactose, soy, pesticides, herbicides, solvents and is 100% all natural. Kosher certified. Some of the key nutritional ingredients include: • Beta Carotene • Vitamin B12 • Vit...

02/01/2017

It's been too long since a post was made here as I've been reminded of a few times lately. I'm happy to say that a full on festive season and very busy work/life schedule has not meant succumbing to any bugs/flu/colds etc thankfully. The green machine rolls on!! A link to a post here (nicked as usual). Just wish someone had told the poster about Spirulina tablets as an option instead of powder. As it's a New Year may I take this opportunity to wish you all the best of health for 2017 and beyond.

http://www.prohealth.com/library/showarticle.cfm?libid=25823

Lyme survivor and blogger Jenny Lelwica Buttaccio shares the many benefits of spirulina for people with Lyme disease. - ProHealth.com

30/11/2016

Eat this!!

http://observer.com/2016/11/5-reasons-to-add-spirulina-to-your-diet/

Algae might be the most nutrient-dense food on the planet.

13/11/2016

As the winter weather arrives and the Flu and other viruses start doing the rounds there has never been a better time to start giving your body the immune system and energy boost it needs. Don't get the flu this winter, get Hawaiian instead!!

https://www.superfoods.ie/why-hawaiian/

http://www.sofeminine.co.uk/wellbeing/the-most-nutritious-superfood-on-earth-12-amazing-health-benefits-of-spirulina-s350279.html

Clearly the Aztecs knew a thing or two about superfoods! This blue-green algae has been a vital source of health for centuries and for good reason...

31/10/2016

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2016/06/06/what-is-spirulina-health-benefits_n_6572128.html

Spirulina has been knocking around on the planet for a long time, but it's only recently become a staple

11/10/2016

I'm not surprised at all that Novak Djokovic takes Spirulina every day. When you look at how fit the guy is and the way he always seems to be in peak physical shape it makes sense that he is getting an edge over the competition through Spirulina. Here is a quote of his

“My body is exposed to various challenges throughout the day – mental, physical and frequently changes of environment. So it is important to help overcome that stress. That’s why I start my day by preparing a meal rich in nutrients, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants… Spirulina is very important element in my diet. That’s why I would like to present spirulina’s benefits to the world.”

If you want to read more about the many health benefits of this amazing nutrient go here https://www.superfoods.ie/health-benefits/ and if you want to take the guys advice and get the best Spirulina available in Ireland today go here https://www.superfoods.ie/shop/

04/10/2016

https://www.superfoods.ie/say-no-flu/

Say 'No' to the Flu It's that time of year when people start dropping like flies to the flu and other viruses. October is the month where influenza activity increases and this continues through until March!! For many people it's almost guaranteed that they will catch the flu once

18/09/2016

http://www.naturalnews.com/023337_spirulina_food_health.html

Spirulina: A Budget Friendly Super Food and Answer to Food Scarcity

05/09/2016

Doctor Axe knows what he's talking about

https://draxe.com/spirulina-benefits/

The superfood spirulina is arguably the most nutrient-dense food on the planet, and spirulina benefits major health concerns such as cancer, Candida and more.

30/08/2016

A scorcher of a day for the Longford Marathon on Sunday. Managed to beat my previous PB by a minute at 3 hrs 22 mins!! A really difficult run especially as I ran too fast in the first half but we live and learn. I had great support from Patrick and his Uncle Rob on the day as well as the Longford locals who were good sports. It's 8 years since I ran 3 hrs 23 mins so really happy to beat that time. Of course I do believe that taking Hawaiian Spirulina has helped a lot during my training for energy and recovery and we'll see if I can't beat that time again soon. https://www.superfoods.ie/fuelling-the-runner/