{"id":18355,"date":"2018-04-23T09:34:10","date_gmt":"2018-04-23T13:34:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=18355"},"modified":"2018-04-24T14:10:13","modified_gmt":"2018-04-24T18:10:13","slug":"blue-smoothie-bowls-spirulina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/blue-smoothie-bowls-spirulina\/","title":{"rendered":"How\u2019d These Smoothie Bowls Get So Blue?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Now that matcha has invaded everything from Starbucks frappuccinos to protein shakes, and we\u2019ve become accustomed to seeing its striking green color across the most influential Instagram pages, another superfood is taking over town: spirulina.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/superfoods-groceries\/N-cp99ks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spirulina<\/a>\u2014a type of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/superfoods-groceries\/N-cp99ks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blue-green algae<\/a>\u2014has been made famous by wellness brands like <a href=\"https:\/\/moonjuice.com\/collections\/best-sellers\/products\/blue-beauty-adaptogenic-protein\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Moon Juice<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sakara.com\/blogs\/mag\/s-life-mag-glossary-blue-majik\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sakara<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thendbrooklyn\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The End Brooklyn<\/a> (though its \u2018superfood\u2019 status actually dates back to the ancient Aztecs and Mayans). The spiral-shaped organism (it\u2019s technically a bacteria) grows in warm alkaline waters in mild climates, and is found in the largest concentrations in Mexico and Africa\u2019s Great Rift Valley. As it grows, it absorbs a myriad of nutrients from its environment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom what we know, spirulina is an excellent source of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamin-a\/N-cp99hz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamin A<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/supplements\/N-cp99ia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamin K1<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/supplements\/N-cp99ia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamin K2<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamin-b\/N-cp99i0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamin B12<\/a>, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/iron\/N-cp99i7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iron<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/minerals\/N-cp99i4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">manganese<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/minerals\/N-cp99i4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chromium<\/a>, and a host of phytonutrients,\u201d says chiropractic physician and certified nutrition specialist Scott Schreiber, M.S., R.D. \u201cNot only is it a powerful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/antioxidants\/N-cp99id\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">antioxidant<\/a>, but spirulina has also shown promise in protecting the liver, kidney, nerves and brain, helping detox heavy metals, supporting health blood pressure and cholesterol, and boosting energy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And did we mention just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/source-naturals-blue-green-algae-4-oz-powder\/sr-5413\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">two tablespoons<\/a> of spirulina also happens to pack six grams of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/protein\/N-cp99j4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">protein<\/a>?<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BOO6IWODfx1\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BOO6IWODfx1\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Smoothie Bowls \ud83e\udd65\u2728 (@smoothiebowls)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not just spirulina\u2019s impressive nutrition stats that have made it so trendy, however, suggests Abbey Sharp, R.D., of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abbeyskitchen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abbey\u2019s Kitchen<\/a>. The algae\u2019s beautiful blue color is otherwise pretty impossible to find in nature, and, frankly, it just looks lovely in a latte. \u201cGiven today\u2019s rainbow and unicorn food trends, spirulina has become a popular additive to smoothies and other Instagram-worthy dishes,\u201d she says. (Seriously, check out this delightful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/07\/birthday-cake-protein-iced-latte\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">birthday cake latte<\/a> The End Brooklyn made The Vitamin Shoppe for its 40<sup>th<\/sup> birthday\u2026)<\/p>\n<p>Most nutrition experts have been long-time fans of spirulina, and research suggests its health benefits are legit. For example, one small study published in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/22661829\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Journal of Applied Phycology<\/em><\/a> found that five grams of spirulina a day may support the immune response of people with compromised immune systems.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BJRu_oqj9OP\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BJRu_oqj9OP\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BJRu_oqj9OP\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Smoothie Bowls \ud83e\udd65\u2728 (@smoothiebowls)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Just a couple things to keep in mind before turning all of your favorite recipes blue: First, make sure you buy your spirulina from a reputable manufacturer that tests for contaminants, since this water-dwelling organism can absorb potentially-harmful metals, like mercury, from its environment, and produce <a href=\"https:\/\/oehha.ca.gov\/media\/downloads\/ecotoxicology\/document\/microcystin031209.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">toxins<\/a>, warns dietitian and chef <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thegourmetrd.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Julie Andrews<\/a>, M.S., R.D.N. This is especially important if a supplement lists \u2018blue-green algae\u2019 or \u2018AFA\u2019 (which are harvested from the wild, and not commercially, like spirulina) as ingredients.<\/p>\n<!-- Shortcode [rr-products] does not match the conditions -->\n<p>Once you\u2019ve got the blue-green light, you can add spirulina\u2014which you\u2019ll typically find in powder form\u2014to pretty much everything. If you want to keep things basic, just mix the powder straight into water or juice. If you\u2019re feeling creative, stir your spirulina into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/meal-prep\/N-cp99kk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">salad dressings<\/a>, mix it into homemade <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/2017\/04\/20\/12-energy-bite-recipes-youll-want-for-breakfast-snack-time-and-dessert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">energy bites<\/a>, or blend it into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/smoothie-shoppe\/N-cp99dj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">smoothies<\/a>\u2014like this colorful recipe from dietitian <a href=\"http:\/\/millennialnutrition.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gillean Barkyoumb<\/a>, M.S., R.D.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients:<br \/>\n<\/strong>1 scoop of vanilla <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/plant-based-protein\/N-cp99j6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plant-based protein powder<br \/>\n<\/a>1\/2 avocado<br \/>\n1 cup of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/drinks\/N-cp99ll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">almond milk<br \/>\n<\/a>1 Tbsp <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/nut-butters-spreads\/N-cp99ls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">almond butter<br \/>\n<\/a>1 Tbsp <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/ingredients-other-dry-goods\/N-cp99lq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cacao nibs<br \/>\n<\/a>2 Tbsp <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/spirulina\/N-cp99l2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spirulina powder<br \/>\n<\/a>Ice, as desired<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry, if you\u2019re not a fan of spirulina\u2019s flavor (some find it a little too \u2018earthy\u2019) you can still reap its benefits by popping a tablet supplement, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/spirulina-california-grown-360-tablets\/vs-2677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Vitamin Shoppe brand\u2019s California-Grown Spirulina tablets<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now that matcha has invaded everything from Starbucks frappuccinos to protein shakes, and we\u2019ve become accustomed to seeing its striking green color across the most influential Instagram pages, another superfood is taking over town: spirulina. Spirulina\u2014a type of blue-green algae\u2014has been made famous by wellness brands like Moon Juice, Sakara, and The End Brooklyn (though<a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/blue-smoothie-bowls-spirulina\/\">Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How\u2019d These Smoothie Bowls Get So Blue?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":78,"featured_media":18359,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[7,9],"tags":[1223,1010,1224,420,193,444,1222,312,231],"class_list":["post-18355","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition","category-the-latest","tag-blue-green-algae","tag-health-trend","tag-phytonutrients","tag-plant-based","tag-protein","tag-smoothie-bowl","tag-spirulina","tag-superfoods","tag-supplements"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How\u2019d These Smoothie Bowls Get So Blue? 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