{"product_id":"spirulina","title":"Spirulina","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpirulina is a superfood with tremendous health benefits! Considered a complete protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"what-is-spirulina-and-where-does-it-come-from-\"\u003eWhat is Spirulina and Where Does It Come From?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur spirulina is a dark green algae that is grown in open-channel, shallow, man-made raceway ponds. Paddle wheels move the water to accelerate growth while growers continually add clean, fresh water and nutrients to the ponds to keep the spirulina thriving. When ready, the spirulina is harvested with filters, washed in fresh water, and then dried by spray drying machines. \u003cstrong\u003eOur spirulina is non-irradiated and non-GMO.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"-what-does-spirulina-taste-like-\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Does Spirulina Taste Like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpirulina has a smoky, seaweed-like taste which blends right in with beverages and foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"-how-to-take-spirulina-\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Take Spirulina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those new to spirulina, a single serving of is 1-2 teaspoons of the powder. As you become accustomed to having spirulina in your diet, you can gradually increase the dosage to 1-2 tablespoons per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"-spirulina-recipe-ideas-\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpirulina Recipe Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo enjoy this superfood, mix spirulina powder in liquids, smoothies, salad dressings, guacamole, or sprinkle it on food. It'll give your meal superpowers! Blend the superpowder with fruits and yogurt for a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.nuts.com\/spirulina-smoothie-recipe\/\"\u003espirulina smoothie\u003c\/a\u003e, or combine it with avocados for a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nuts.com\/recipes\/spirulina-guacomole-dip.html\"\u003eguacamole dip\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"our-registered-dietitian-s-top-pick\"\u003eOur Registered Dietitian's Top Pick\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Registered Dietitian and Health Nut likes to add spirulina powder to guacamole to increase the protein content of the heart-healthy dip. Spirulina is about 55-77 percent protein by weight compared with 27 percent of meat and 34 percent of soy. This means that a little goes a long way to give you a major protein boost. Just one ounce of spirulina boasts 16 grams of protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"spirulina-through-the-ages\"\u003eSpirulina Through the Ages\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed the \u003cstrong\u003e\"Best Food for the Future\"\u003c\/strong\u003e at the 1974 United Nations World Food Conference, spirulina soon caught on as a possible solution to severe malnutrition in third-world nations. The Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina Against Malnutrition (IIMSAM) was later founded to promote spirulina benefits such as its ability to provide the malnourished with nutrients, its low amount of side effects and eco-friendly cultivation practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true future food, it may even soon be cultivated in zero gravity by NASA and the European Space Agency. In fact, NASA includes spirulina in its astronauts' diet and plans to grow the algae on its space station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"allergen-information\"\u003eAllergen Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMay Contain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milk, Soy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nuts.com","offers":[{"title":"8oz bag","offer_id":67354851803158,"sku":"7199-08","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1lb bag","offer_id":67354851835926,"sku":"7199-01","price":11.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5lb bag","offer_id":67354851868694,"sku":"7199-05","price":55.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28lb case","offer_id":67354851901462,"sku":"7199-28","price":289.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/8545\/0774\/files\/14120140a35e4ac8-L-X9ZrnJ.jpg?v=1770330005","url":"https:\/\/nuts.com\/products\/spirulina","provider":"Nuts.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}