ENERGYbits Algae: Best Daily Superfood

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Algae is hands-down my favorite superfood. I first came across it in 2016 after hearing Catherine on another podcast. The research behind algae has only compounded since then.

In this episode, you’ll learn the science, benefits, uses, and how to source this potent superfood.

Episode highlights

Spirulina has been endorsed by 50+ Olympic athletes Share on XAlgae is the best way to get the benefits of plant-based nutrition without any work Share on XThere are 40+ vitamins and minerals in algae Share on XMotivation is the necessity of invention Share on XNASA: algae has 1000X more nutrients than any other fruit or vegetable Share on XUnited Nations: answer to world hunger (3X more protein than steak) since 1974 Share on XThe only thing wrong with algae was its obscurity and lack of quality control Share on XEach tablet (the size of a baby aspirin) has the same nutrition as a plate of veggies but without the cooking, cleaning, eating, or mess. Share on X1lb of algae has the nutritional equivalent of 551 lbs of fruits & vegetables Share on X"Chlorophyll builds your blood" Share on X

About Catherine Arnston & ENERGYbits

Catherine Arnston is the Founder And CEO Of Energybits®. She started ENERGYbits after her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and advised by her oncologist that an alkaline diet would help her heal. Catharine immediately sprung into action to help her sister research alkaline foods and in the process she discovered algae. When Catharine learned that algae was the most alkaline, plant-based, nutrient-dense food in the world and had been used for fifty years in Asia to improve health and longevity, she knew she had discovered something big (and yes, her sister fully recovered – thanks for asking). As Catharine dug into the science of algae, she learned it had 64% protein, 40 vitamins/minerals and was endorsed by the United Nations and NASA as the most nutrient dense food in the world. She also discovered 100,000 studies documenting its long list of benefits and it was the most sustainable, eco-friendly food crop in the world. And yet algae remained virtually unknown outside of Asia. Yet algae remained virtually unknown outside of Asia. How could this be possible? Catharine knew algae could be a game-changer for our health, our children and our world if she could only convince people it wasn’t weird. And so ENERGYbits was born.

Top things you’ll learn from Catherine

Came across algae looking for something: fast, easy, nutrient-dense, green, and that people will actually consume
Over 100 years of research and 100,000 studies on the health, nutritional, sports performance, and recovery benefits of algae
Knowledge is siloed away because researchers don’t talk to consumers
Used for centuries by Egyptians, Japanese
Multi-dillion dollar argicultural crop
Effortless plant-based nutrition in seconds
11 years ago Catherine decided to devote her life to educating the public on this superfood
How Catherine became the leading educator on algae
Catherine’s collected and analyzed over 3,000 (of the 100,000) studies available
Algae is a food, not supplement
In 2019 the US government passed the Algae Agriculture Act
Major corporations like Unilever and Reebok
99% bioavailability
Complete protein containing 18 of the 20 amino acids
Phytates in certain vegetables like almonds can interfere with iron absorption
Spirulina is a bacteria (no cell wall) so it absorbs very rapidly into bloodsteram
Algae is its own food category consisting of macro-algae and micro-algae
Macro-algae is virtually devoid of nutrients but high in iodine and fiber
Algae is safe because they are gown in fresh water (controlled environment)
Phycocyanin in spirulina is anti-angiogenic, blocks the ACE2 receptors, boosts energy, increases focus, and satisfies hunger.
Spirulina is a vasodialtor, high in essential fatty acids (omega-3), boron
Increases VO2 max. High iron and alkalinity increases ability of hemoglobin to carry oxygen.
Helps with elevation issues
Kills hunger and sugar cravings by providing critical nutrients without feeding bacterial overgrowths
Stacks nicely with red light therapy and cryotherapy
Chlorella is a fat-based pigment that increases cellular membrane permiability allowing nutrients to come and go into cells
Take chlorella at night to augment body’s natural detoxification process. Also contains sleep boosting tryptophan.
Supplements alagae can replace (much better absorption)
- Multivitamin
- Protein
- Iron
- Chlorophyll
- Fish oil
- Krill oil
- CoQ10
- Magnesium
- Potassium
- Calcium
- Collagen
- Biotin
Buying algae
- Choose brand that specializes in it
- Check country of origin
- Grown outdoors (max chlorophyll)
- Strain of spirulina
- Method of drying (cold pressed or low-heat to preserve enzymes)
- Third-party safety and purity testing in USA
- ENERGYbits discount code NICKURBAN gets you 20% off.

Resources mentioned

Books, Videos, Information, & Resources

Health Coach Certification at IIN

Beginners Guide to Spirulina & Chlorella

Tools, Gadgets, Gear, & Technology

ENERGYbits Products (discount code NICKURBAN gets you 20% off)

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Nick Urban is a Biohacker, Data Scientist, Athlete, Founder of Outliyr, and the Host of the Mind Body Peak Performance Podcast. He is a Certified CHEK Practitioner, a Personal Trainer, and a Performance Health Coach. Nick is driven by curiosity which has led him to study ancient medical systems (Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hermetic Principles, German New Medicine, etc), and modern science.

Music by Luke Hall

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