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7 Chlorella Recipes You Need to Try (Hangover Cure? Oh, yes!)

Sea algae might be something you’re willing to try, but how exactly do you do it? Tablets are easy to ingest daily, but what about powder? Some of us may not like mixing the green blends with water. But hey, that’s a good way to go.

We’ve outlined a few ways you could try nature’s multivitamin, spirulina. We also covered red marine algae. Now, we’re giving you some ideas for chlorella, a strain of algae that has fascinated nutritionists for a long time now.

Before we get to the recipes, here’s a quick run-down of the benefits of chlorella.

Benefits of Chlorella

Like other greens, this single-celled algae is nutrient-dense, making it a good way to supplement. We’ve covered these benefits more in depth, but here’s the gist.

  •  Chlorella binds to heavy-metals, making it a helpful veggie during cleanses.
  •  It contains antioxidant, which can help manage healthy blood pressure, blood sugar levels and even help lower cholesterol.
  • It may help boost aerobic exercises (through antioxidants and other plant nutrients).
  • It could help boost your immune system, helping your body fight against infections and viruses.

Recipes

Okay, are you ready for chlorella recipes? Our mouths are watering so let’s get started.

Avocado Spread

Who doesn’t love avocado? Why not boost the nutritious green with help from another? Sea algae guac may not sound appetizing, but you’d be surprised how good it can be.

Here’s the simple instructions.

You’ll need:

  • 1 Avocado
  • 1 teaspoon chlorella powder (try ours)
  • Spices or chili flakes (we like our guac to have a little punch)

Instructions:

All you need to do is mash the avocado and chlorella together. Mix thoroughly. Then sprinkle in your spices. Poof! You’re done. Try spreading it on bread or crackers for a light snack. You can also use it for you taco dinner night!

“Merman” Smoothie

Gwyneth Paltrow and the folks over at Goop created a Merman Smoothie that we can’t wait to try. We love ourselves a good mermaid-themed dish. It includes pumpkin seed milk, coconut meat, mint and more! Yum, right?

Add a little cacao nibs, and you’re on a smooth train to relaxation.

“Chlorella De Ville”

A Disney pun? That’s really all you needed to get us hooked. Greenblender created this recipe packed with vitamins, fiber and protein. Mixing swiss chard, kiwis and banana, this smoothie is the green dream

Green Cream

Looking for a tasty yet nutritious topper for your breakfast AND dinner bowls? My New Roots has you covered. Using maple syrup and tahini, this recipe transforms chlorella into a multi-functional cream that you’ll want to drench over everything.

Cacao Balls

Vegan cacao balls are a main-stay for plant-based eaters. You can never really go wrong with chocolate, right? Using almonds, cashews, dates and more, Better Nutrition walks you through instructions in creating decadent treats.

Coconut + Chlorella Water

This recipe is simple yet effective. Instead of using plain water to mix chorella with, use coconut water. It helps boost hydration and could be the perfect pick-me-up after a good workout. Plus, you can use ours, which has ginger infusions and more for extra taste.

What You’ll Need:

  • Coconut water or Pure Planet Coconut Water mix
  • Chlorella powder
  • 1 glass of water

Intructions: 

  1. Simple mix on tbsp of each in water and stir. Viola! Enjoy.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Hangover Smoothie

Okay, no judgement, we’ve all been there. Sometimes when you’re recovering from a night of drinking, you wake up the next morning with a raging headache and new lease on life–no more drinking (at least for a short while). Why not recover with this chocolate-packed smoothie? Don’t worry, there’s chlorella in it, so you don’t have to feel bad.

In fact, some people believe the algae can help “cure” hangovers, but only if you take it before the boozy adventures begin. The results are based off a 1996 medical study in Japan though, so we’d like to see some more current research to help back that up. Either way, it can’t hurt to try.

Thank Happy Veggie Kitchen for the recipe!

For more superfoods blends, check out our website.

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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You’re Missing Out On Chlorella’s Benefits. Here’s Why

All aboard the sea algae hype train, because we’re tooting the horn once again. We’ve already OBSESSED over red marine algae and spirulina, but today we’re talking about another member of that family–chlorella!

Have you ever heard of it? If you’re into cleansing and nutrition, then this is the dark green powder of your dreams. Here’s why.

Benefits of Chlorella

1. It’s a detoxifying powerhouse.

This green algae can help the body cleanse. But so can every other veggie, right? So, what’s so special? Well, this single-celled algae specifically binds to heavy metals. Because of this ability, the superfood can help cleanse the body of these metals.

Studies are pretty positive, too. In fact, one study found that it may help prevent metal toxicity in key organs, like the liver and kidneys. (1)

Heavy metals can be toxic in high amounts (especially the likes of cadmium, lead and arsenic). (2) Metal poisoning can occur due to several factors:

  • tainted water supply
  • pesticides
  • air pollution

It may not be common, but it is possible. Taking this green supplement can help boost your general detox, so it should definitely be in your cleansing protocol.

FYI: If you feel you are suffering from metal poisoning, don’t hesitate to seek medical attention.

So, what else should you know?

2. It’s a natural immune-booster.

Many fruits and vegetables can help support your immune system. Their natural antioxidants and vitamins help to strengthen the body’s ability to fight and prevent infection. Chlorella is no different.

It contains powerful antioxidants like chlorophyll, beta carotone, vitamin C and more. These properties led some researchers to explore it as an option to prevent chronic disease (3).

There are only a few human studies, but they’re promising. For example, one double-blind study found that the short-term supplementation increased the activity of specific anti-inflammatory and immune cells (4).

These antioxidants led us to our next favorite benefit.

3. Chlorella may help promote healthy blood pressure & blood sugar levels.

With a strong antioxidant profile, it’s no surprise that the algae portrayed positive results regarding lowering blood pressure. Studies are pretty positive here, too.

One double blind study found that participants taking tablets reported lower blood pressure readings when compared to a placebo (5). The researchers found that chlorella’s rich gamma-aminobutyric (GABA) acid could be beneficial in prevention of hypertension by helping to decrease blood pressure.

So, what about the supplement’s effect on blood sugar?

Research is positive as well, but we could use a bit more conclusive explorations. One Journal of Medicinal Food study found that the algae helped reduce fasting blood sugar levels (6). This could also help those with fatty liver disease. Pretty cool, right? Chlorella’s benefits are outstanding!

But, there’s one more thing you should know.

4. It’s cracked-cell form is easily digestible.

When taking chlorella supplements, it’s important to looked for “cracked cell wall” variations. Why? This form is easily digestible by the human body. The nutrients can be absorbed easier this way.

Some nutritionists and health enthusiasts believe that strains with the wall intact are useless. If the wall is intact, you may experience digestive discomfort, so we definitely advise against it.

Dr. Axe suggests this cracked wall may be what helps get what helps heavy metals and pesticides, cleansing them from the body.

So, now you know the benefit’s of consuming cholrella. But if you’re savvy to sea algae, chances are you have a question lingering in your mind.

What’s the difference between spirulina & chlorella?

Yes, spirulina, nature’s multi-vitamin is very similar to its cousin. So, what happens when you find yourself choosing between the two? You might find yourself like Tyra Banks in an end-of-episode elimination scene of American’s Next Top Model. “There are two sea algae standing in front of me…but only one gets to move on…”

Well, that choice depends on you. Here’s a few key difference to help you make the decision:

  • Both algae can help cleanse the body of toxins; however, chlorella can bind to heavy metals (which spirulina cannot do).
  • Spirulina can easily be found in most supplement stores, but cracked cell chlorella is harder to come by. (..Unless you’re shopping with us, because we have both!)
  • Spirulina is a blue-green algae, while chlorella is just green. (This probably doesn’t matter too much).

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