Spirulina Weight Loss Recipes

1. Spirulina In Veggie & Fruit Juice

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon spirulina
• ½ cup orange
• ½ cup pomegranate
• ¼ cup carrot
• 2 tablespoon lime juice
• Pinch of Himalayan pink salt

How To Prepare

1. Toss the fruits and carrot into a blender and give it a spin.
2. Strain the juice into a cup.
3. Add lime juice, spirulina, and a pinch of Himalayan pink salt.
4. Stir well before drinking.

2. Spirulina In Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon spirulina
• ½ cup celery
• ½ cup tomato
• ½ cup watermelon
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• A pinch of Himalayan pink salt

How To Prepare

1. Blend all the ingredients using a food processor.
2. Pour out the smoothie into a glass and add the spirulina, salt, and lime juice.
3. Stir well before drinking.

3. Spirulina In Salad

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon spirulina
• ½ cup grilled and shredded chicken breast / grilled tofu
• 1 cup blanched baby spinach
• ¼ cup blanched and chopped asparagus
• ¼ cup chopped tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons low-fat yogurt
• Salt and pepper to taste

How To Prepare

1. To make the dressing, mix low-fat yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl.
2. Add the shredded chicken or tofu to the bowl.
3. Add the spirulina, spinach, asparagus, and tomatoes.
4. Toss and turn well. Add a bit of salt and pepper if needed.

You may consume the recommended amount of spirulina daily and not lose an inch if you do not watch what you eat. Here is a sample diet chart to help you figure out what you should eat to lose weight.

Sample Diet Plan For Weight Loss

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Why This Works

This sample diet chart clearly shows that you need to include a substantial amount of lean protein (fish, chicken, mushroom, lentils, tofu, soy, etc.), complex carbs (fruits and veggies), healthy fats (nuts and olive oil), and dietary fiber (fenugreek seeds, fruits, veggies, and lentil), metabolism boosting agents (green tea or peppermint tea), and weight loss supplements (spirulina) to shed the fat. And the best part is, there are other health benefits of consuming spirulina. Here’s they go.