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The Magic of Superfoods: Spirulina and Camu Camu

The Magic of Superfoods: Spirulina and Camu Camu

Check out these two incredible superfoods found in our Green Dream and Berry Bliss superfood blends and how these potent foods can help you achieve a glowing state of optimal health.

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Seaweed: A Mighty Green Superfood

We interrupt your regularly scheduled Philosophie smoothie recipes and holiday gift guides to share the magical, nourishing properties of this up-and-coming superfood! One ingredient we load into all our Green Dream blends that you may have been curious about is spirulina. Spirulina, part of the Seaweed family, is so incredibly good for you!

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Heart of the Week: Green Dream Chia Seed Pudding

I definitely go through phases of recipe obsessions, and it’s always fun to recycle an old recipe from the blog and rediscover why I love it so much. Lately, I have been LOVING this Green Dream Chia Seed Pudding! It’s raw, nutrient-dense, completely satisfying, and totally addicting!

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Superfood Spotlight: Spirulina

How much do you know about the ancient green superfood with the fun-to-say name in Green Dream? To start, spirulina has been cherished for its healing properties for centuries and has been shown to help detoxify the body and defend the body against pathogensbut that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Read on for what makes spirulina one of nature’s most perfect foods + the star ingredient behind our superfood blend!

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DIY Mango Avocado Face Mask Recipe

Summer can take a toll on your skin, especially if you’re frequently exposed to harsh sun rays, chlorine, and salt water. To combat the summer elements, mix up this super simple, yet powerful 3-ingredient mask with mango, avocado, and Green Dream to flood your skin with A, B, and C vitamins, alpha-hydroxy acids, potassium, phytochemicals, and antioxidants, keeping your face HYDRATED + GLOWING!

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The Benefits of Philosophie Superfoods

Philosophie Superfood + Protein Blends
Each of the incredibly nutrient-rich superfoods in our three Philosophie Superfood + Protein Blends has its own set of unique health benefits. Check out our breakdown of the ingredients that make Berry Bliss, Green Dream, and Cacao Magic powerfully healing additions to your daily routine.
 

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Philosophie Mama LIVE interview on GFree and Happy

Learn more about Philosophie's POWERFUL superfoods on this interview!!!!

 

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Blue Green Algae and Energy

For natural energy, I try and chose natural and healthier options. I have begun thinking about this daily energy as a process of ups and downs, rather than something continuous and constant. It's more natural to have a low period or two during a day versus constant up because of band aids and quick fixes (coffee, stimulants, etc).

Move over, wheatgrass. There's a new superfood in town.

I have been adding blue green algae to my routine for about 2 years now and I've really noticed a difference in my energy level.

There are two kinds of blue green algae: that from fresh water and that from the ocean. The fresh water blue green algae is from a lake in Oregon called Klamath Lake. The blue green algae from the ocean is termed Spirulina and comes in a powder/flake or tablet form. I add spirulina flakes to smoothies and juices or sprinkle it onto a salad. I take blue green algae in liquid form and usually take a shot of it in the morning and mid day during my energy shift. Lately I've been putting the liquid algae (I use E3 Live brand) into an ice cube tray and dropping it into a glass to melt so that I have an ounce or two at my finger tips instead of freezing and defrosting the whole bottle once or twice a day. I found that I got lazy and would rather not go through the process before I was putting it in an ice cube tray.

e3live - Blue Green AlgaeThe technical term APHANIZOMENON (genus) and FLOS-AQUAE (species) are actually zoological terms of classification that literally mean "invisible living flower of water" in Greek.

Algae capitalize on the direct energy of the sun more than any other food. Primitive as they may appear, most are highly efficient photosynthesizers. Algae utilize light energy from the sun, carbon dioxide from the air, and hydrogen from the water to synthesize its bio-chemicals. Klamath Blue Green Algae is unique among all food grade algaes in that it also metabolizes molecular nitrogen directly from the air to produce proteins and other nitrogen containing bio-molecules.

What are the benefits to adding this to your diet?

  • increase in mood and mental clarity
  • Immunity booster
  • for healthy hair and skin
  • fights off aging (powerful antioxidants-fight free radicals)
  • feel good food-helps with serotonin
  • detoxifies our bodies: liver, GI Tract
  • Green Foods in general help with cholesterol problems (regulates gallbladder and liver)
  • 10-30x more nutritious than land vegetables

You can begin feeling the effects of blue green algae by trying Spirulina in your smoothie at a juice bar (most have it) or you can try a shot of E3 live. I would suggest trying it a few times before purchasing it to see how it works with you and if you like the effect on your body. I've tried several supplements or superfoods some people LIVE by, only to find out it makes me feel off. These are all suggestions, find what works with your body, experiment with many options, and ask lots of questions!!


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