I’ll be honest with you; I don’t really know much about vitamins, minerals, superfoods and other “healthy” stuff. It was never something emphasized in my home, and it just never took root with me as something to pay much attention to in life. And while I don’t have guilt over not being an amateur nutritionist, I do wish that I paid a bit more attention to what my body really needs to thrive and what I need to do to make sure I provide all of those elements.
So when the opportunity came to review a product called Sun Chlorella, I thought I’d take it and teach myself a thing or two about nutrition.
I’d never even heard of chlorella until I got this product. Have you? Here’s what it is: a freshwater green algae! Gross, right?! Well, happily, Sun Chlorella comes in powder or pill form, so you don’t feel like you are eating slime (ha!). The company refers to chlorella as nature’s perfect superfood, and that’s because it contains all of the following:
- Fiber: one serving contains more dietary fiber than many leading fruits and veggies.
- Prebiotics: it helps promote the growth of good bacteria and improve your body’s digestive health.
- Greens: one serving is equivalent to one serving of fresh green veggies (minus the pesticides!)
- Protein: ounce for ounce, chlorella has more protein than steak or soy.
- Chlorophyll: Sun Chlorella has the highest chlorophyll levels of any plant-based food source. This aids in expelling harmful toxins from the body, providing natural and gentle detoxification.
I don’t think you have to know a lot about nutrition to realize that all of these elements combined into one product is a very good thing, indeed! I continue to struggle to serve enough vegetables in this house, so supplementing with Sun Chlorella is a very good thing for us. Additionally, as we age, fiber does become more and more important (embarrassing to admit, but it is true!).
Since most people don’t already have chlorella as a standard part of their diet, the company recommends introducing it a bit slowly, taking 1/3 of the recommended dosage for a week, and then 2/3 for a week and then getting to the full dosage. That’s the plan I’ve been following, and it has worked great. I’ve tried the powdered form (which I have sprinkled over ice cream with fabulous results…seriously!), the smaller tablets (you have to take 15 each day…not my favorite) and the larger tablets (just 6 a day…much better). I really like that they have a variety of ways to get your chlorella in, depending on your personal preferences.
In the few weeks that I have been taking this product, have I noticed any dramatic improvements in my health? No, but I also haven’t had my skin turn green or had any negative effects, either. Based on what I have read about chlorella, I’m quite confident that my insides are pleased to have it on board to help keep me healthy! And Tim came down with bronchitis this week, but I have managed to avoid it. This could be a coincidence…but maybe not!
Buy it!: Sun Chlorella products are available at Amazon.com and Drugstore.com
Disclosure: I received complimentary products for review purposes. The opinions expressed here are strictly my own. Affiliate links may be included at no cost to you.
