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Offline Orc65

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Spirulina
« on: August 30, 2006, 05:26:21 PM »
Any thoughts on the paleo-ness of Spirulina.

Used by Amerindian and African Hunter-Gatherers, reading suggests that in it's raw form it may well be a paleo food. Currently it seems to be available in powder or tablet form. Obtaining it in raw form may be problematic, both due to climate and pollution.

Here are some links on the subject.
http://www.australianspirulina.com.au/spirulina/spirulina.html
http://www.bodyandfitness.com/Information/Weightloss/Research/spirulina.htm
http://www.relfe.com/spirulina_health_benefits.html
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsSupplements/Spirulinacs.html
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Re: Spirulina
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2007, 06:45:59 PM »
i know that many cultures even up to today still use the dried cakes of spirulina for regular consumption.

I myself use it about once per week. It's very high in Vit A and Iron, two things I've got plenty of.
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Re: Spirulina
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2007, 10:16:00 PM »
I'm curious, what are your reasons for taking it?
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Re: Spirulina
« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2007, 02:08:07 PM »
While I don't actually take it I've done some reading on it.
Spirulina is apparently in the high 90% mark for protein, it has one of the highest protein counts found in nature.
In "12 Steps to Colonising the Galaxy" Marshall Savage, proposed cultivating spirulina on a global scale to feed the worlds population.
I believe it could be used in much the same way that the use of Soy-Pro is depicted in Sci-Fi stories, i.e. with a bit of flavouring and some added colour, it could be made to almost, but not quite,  :) resemble any other food, like the Corn Bread in the movie Aliens, or as a meat substitute, tasty beverage, etc.
Anyone for speef steak?  or a spam sandwich? :)
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Re: Spirulina
« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2007, 03:27:38 PM »
Mm, reminds me of the new Battlestar Galactica where they go harvesting on the algae planet to restock their food supplies.   :D
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Re: Spirulina
« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2007, 10:14:38 AM »
I take it for its easily digestible protein, nutrient profile, cleansing action, and the incredible sense of well-being I get after consuming it.
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Re: Spirulina
« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2007, 02:09:01 PM »
While it is not something our hunter gather ancestors would have had much access to, or probably much inclination to eat, I mean it is bright green. We should have a good look at it and check that nothing is added to it before we get the end product.
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Re: Spirulina
« Reply #7 on: November 19, 2007, 03:58:42 PM »
I make sure to buy the organic product from NOW foods.
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