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I ran into this Protein while searching the net. Anyone ever heard of it?
Spirulina is simply the worlds most digestible natural source of high quality protein, far surpassing the protein bioavailability of even beef (which most people consider to be the #1 source of protein). The digestive absorption of each gram of protein in spirulina is four times greater than the same gram of protein in beef. And since spirulina already contains three times more protein (by weight) to begin with, the net result is that, ounce for ounce, spirulina offers twelve times more
digestible protein than beef. Thats an astounding difference. It means that spirulina is the ideal food source for people working to get more protein into their diets:
People on low-carb, high-protein diets like the Atkins Diet or the South Beach Diet.
People who exercise vigorously or engage in strength training.
People who are frail, who have trouble gaining weight, or who are malnourished.
In fact, theres probably no better single food source on the planet than spirulina for these people. The protein found in spirulina is also a complete protein, meaning that it contains all eight essential
amino acids, unlike beans, whole grains and other plant-based foods that typically lack one or more amino acids.
Spirulina is simply the worlds most digestible natural source of high quality protein, far surpassing the protein bioavailability of even beef (which most people consider to be the #1 source of protein). The digestive absorption of each gram of protein in spirulina is four times greater than the same gram of protein in beef. And since spirulina already contains three times more protein (by weight) to begin with, the net result is that, ounce for ounce, spirulina offers twelve times more
digestible protein than beef. Thats an astounding difference. It means that spirulina is the ideal food source for people working to get more protein into their diets:
People on low-carb, high-protein diets like the Atkins Diet or the South Beach Diet.
People who exercise vigorously or engage in strength training.
People who are frail, who have trouble gaining weight, or who are malnourished.
In fact, theres probably no better single food source on the planet than spirulina for these people. The protein found in spirulina is also a complete protein, meaning that it contains all eight essential
amino acids, unlike beans, whole grains and other plant-based foods that typically lack one or more amino acids.
I asked about Spirulina on this board a few months ago and not many people were using it. I think that is probably because most people don't know a lot about it.
I think you have made a really good choice if you have decided to add it to your diet. You can take it alone or you can also take a "Superfood Blend" which will contain Spirulina and other wonderful things. Here is a good link on Superfood Blends. There is a list of 5 Superfood Blends that you can try: http://hubpages.com/hub/Green-Superfood-Blends--What-are-they-and-why-do-we-need-them
Good luck!
Love,
Jenny :-))
Is that how you get your daily protein?
Joanne
Thanks Jenny!
But you'll still need other sources and more if you're trying to do this without dead animals or shakes.
Personally , I can't eat dead thing that didn't at least swim but that's me not you. You need to figure out a blend of sources for your daily total. Don't sweat theittle shit or the exact amount, just get as much as you can and you'll do just fine
you may want to try peas, lentils, beans and even soy/ or tofu?
It's not for everyone but you'll love yourself when you take a shit and it's not all knotted up like half of these ppl.
Taking a proper dump is what makes me NOT eat dead things, not he fact that those dead things had mothers and brothers!
Jus sayin Lucifer
It doesn't matter, turns out when God made you he made this little gizmo I side you that pools ALL Amino acids. I.e. When we eat a variety of foods/PLANTS they all have some aminos. Well your bodies job is to put them together.
And FYI the strongest animals on earth only eat a variety of grasses and plants, and they're way stronger and aren't fat slobs either.
Don't ever get caught up into thinking one source is superior to another. Yhe sooner you get more aminos from plant based items the healthier you'll be in your colon!
Lucifer
Joanne