Recently, I started seeing a new add-in option on the menu: chlorella.
Its an ingredient Ive started seeing in new bottled beverages, too.
Though they look similar, chlorella is not the same asspirulina, which is another throw in of algae.
(Think of them as cousins with overlapping traits.)
Amidor says chlorella is something shes seeing pop up more and more too.
But it’s crucial that you be careful of where you buy it from, she says.
nutrition expert and author ofThe Healthy Meal Prep Cookbook
7 chlorella benefits
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Chlorella is known as acomplete protein, which means it has all nine essential amino acids.
Essential amino acids must be consumed through food because we cant make them on our own.
Despite mostly consisting of protein, Amidor says chlorella still shouldnt be thought of as a go-to protein source.
Two tablespoons of chlorella hasthree grams; not nothing, but not a whole lot either.
It has some vitamin C
One of the more minor chlorella benefits includes its small vitamin C content.
Like vitamin C, vitamin A is also an immunity booster.
It also supports healthy vision, heart health, and kidney function.
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nutrition expert and author ofThe Healthy Meal Prep Cookbook
Chlorella is a good source of iron
Another nutrient chlorella is high in is iron, Amidor says.
It only contains a small amount, but its another added perk packed inside the green algae.
If theres no information available, she says thats a red flag.
If not, its worth it to send the brand a message on Facebook or Instagram.
How to use chlorella
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Once you find a powder you like, an average serving size is two tablespoons.
And what a nutrient-rich cherry it is.
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