There are different ways to deal with morning fatigue - some exercise, others rely on coffee or a hearty breakfast. Fatigue is due in part to a peculiarity of human metabolism: it is characterized by strong acidity in the early hours, because at night all organs are cleansed of accumulated toxins and waste products from their activities. One of the best things that can happen to the body early in the morning is to drink a light, refreshing, alkaline drink.
An excellent choice for such a drink is a spirulina smoothie. One of the most popular superfoods, spirulina is a blue-green algae rich in iron, calcium, vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, beta-carotene, chlorophyll, gamma-linolenic acid, and more. About 70% of its composition is pure protein , which makes it a unique source of amino acids. The dietary fiber in its composition helps to remove toxins from the body, and the amino acid phenylalanine - to suppress unhealthy appetite.
Spirulina is also known to have a strong immunostimulating effect, aiding digestion and lowering levels of low-density lipoproteins, the so-called. "Bad cholesterol".
The usual green smoothie can be taken before or instead of breakfast. There are many recipes that can be prepared with avocados, bananas, apples and more. Spirulina can be added to each of them.
A good example is the following combination: 300 g spinach, 100 g blueberries, 6-10 g spirulina, a slice of ginger, water at discretion and a little stevia for sweetness. This drink contains about 10 g of pure protein, vitamins C and B, iron and potassium - a real low glycemic energy shot.
If you want more vegetable protein in the drink, hemp seeds can be added, which will contribute significant amounts of alpha-linolenic acid, linoleic acid, vitamin E and phosphorus. Phosphorus gives extra strength to the body, contributing to the construction of adenosine triphosphate - the main source of energy in the human body.