Blue Superfood Juice (with Blue Spirulina Powder)
It’s time to upgrade your celery juice! I don’t know about you, but the idea of drinking pure celery juice sounds just a bit too “healthy” for me. I need some added fruit for sweetness and a little more excitement in my juice. I’ve long wanted to make a blue juice, but every previous attempt (using blueberries, blue grapes, blue cabbage, you name it) turned out more purple than blue.Enter: blue spirulina (which is similar to the more commonly used green spirulina), a highly nutritious natural supplement derived from an edible blue-green algae.The powder blends with the juice perfectly, adding its vibrant blue color and multiple health benefits all at once.Perhaps you have seen photos of vibrant blue smoothie bowls in your Instagram feed and wondered,“What is it that gives them that hue?”In this instance,the answer is blue spirulina - a fresh water blue-green algae that’s been harvested from lakes for thousands of years. About 60 percent protein by weight, blue spirulina is richer in beta-carotene than carrots and has an abundance of nutrients, including vitamin K and iron.Research suggests that a daily dose of spirulina can help improve brain function and digestion,lower serum (total blood) cholesterol, reduce inflammation and neutralizes free radicals that cause premature signs of aging. and more.Blue Spirulina, a well-known antioxidant superfood, is the magic ingredient that makes any food look Instagramable (#trendy). This intense deep blue pigment is known as phycocyanin and is extracted from spirulina (blue-green algae). It is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals, iron, carotenoids and antioxidants and helps protect cells from damage. It is freeze dried to preserve its natural colour and nutrients. You can get creative and add this beautiful nature product to literally anything for a heavenly nutritional boost and some epic blue Instaworthy pictures! You can add it to water, juices, smoothies, breakfast food, baked food, sweets, yoghurts, cereals or any other foods. For light blue shades, use just a pinch and for a more brilliant blue, use up to the full teaspoon or more. Its known to have high nutritional value and boosts the immune system, increases metabolism and improves digestion! Contains an abundance of B vitamins which can enhance energy levels.The powder can be used to add a natural blue to foods and drinks, such as smoothie bowls, juices like this one, and desserts, making it a healthier and more natural alternative to synthetic food colourings, which are often derived from artificial sources.Who knew algae could be so wonderful? Why You Will Love This Blue Spirulina JuiceIt has all the benefits of a green juice, plus some added fun thanks to the blue color and added superfood benefitsIt’s quick and easy to makeIt’s an energy boosterIt’s much more enjoyable than a plain celery juice!The recipe can easily be customized to your liking
Servings 1
Ingredients
- 2 Granny Smith apples or other green apples
- 4-6 celery stalks
- 1-2 teaspoons Blue Spirulina Powder - the more you use, the darker the blue hue of the juice will be
Instructions
- Wash the apples and celery. If you are using a juicer with a wide opening then you can leave the produce whole. Otherwise, make sure you cut it into smaller pieces.Turn on your juicer, add the produce and watch the magic happen. Optionally strain the juice (I usually don’t!), then add it to a jug or bowl.Add the blue spirulina powder and, using a whisk mix everything together. Pour the juice into a glass or jar with ice cubes and enjoy!
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