It’s that time of the year again, when Global Warming recedes (at least in the southern hemisphere) and Climate Change takes over. Tomorrow marks the Autumn Equinox for us in South Africa. This also means that the next mail-order virus from Takealot or Temu may rear its ugly head in a suburb near you. Beware! Asymptomatic super-spreaders may kiss you unexpectedly in the street! And then you will have to self-isolate for two weeks on full pay…
Aaaah. Those were the days… But that’s SO 2020. Nowadays, if you’re caught sniffing, you’re just declared persona non grata and frog-marched off the premises (or maybe even the country). Don’t bother claiming your pay and other benefits.
We all need something that is Safe & Effective to boost our immunity this winter. Preferably something with a safety record of a thousand years (or more). Something with the carbon footprint of a fairy standing on tiptoe, yet strong enough to power an empire (or two).
Look no further
The year was 1940. Europe was at war. But not everyone was looking down the barrel of a gun. A French botanist by the name of Pierre Dangeard was peering down the barrel of a microscope. He was looking at the contents of “dihe”, a green mud-cake-like thing sold as food around Lake Chad in Western Africa. He saw long green filaments, curling about under his microscope. It was an algae. These tribesmen were eating algae – and thriving on it in a hostile climate. Dangeard published a paper about this weird algae-food in a little-known journal. Soon, the noise of war drowned out what little impact the publication had to begin with. Who cares about slimy algae in a dusty country anyway?
Time marched on. The war ended. The world had other troubles to distract it. After all, it was now possible to destroy the entire planet during afternoon tea. And if that did not happen, you had rush (?) hour to contend with. One of the most important discoveries of the 20th century had slipped into oblivion.
A quarter century later, the Belgian botanist Jean Leonard picked up the green strand. He confirmed the identity of the strange algae in “dihe” cakes. A year or so later, he found that the same algae had been used as food on the other end of the Atlantic. The Aztecs had used this same algae as one of their main food sources (since little agriculture could be done in the rocky plateau they called home).
And here botany met history. The Kanembu tribe harvesting this algae from Lake Chad are the remaining descendants of the once-mighty Kanem-Bornu Empire which controlled central Africa for some centuries during the late Middle Ages. Kanembu tribesmen have a muscular physique and an advanced grasp of astronomy and mathematics.
At the other end of The Pond, there existed the once-mighty Empire of the Aztecs. Muscular and with an advanced grasp of astronomy and mathematics.
Coincidence? Unlikely. Suddenly, the penny dropped and spirulina became the subject of intense research.
Could this superfood spell the end to world hunger?
Spirulina was (and still is) the most nutrient-dense food on the planet. It was also very easy to grow. In fact, it only requires mineral-rich water and sunlight. This was reason enough for NASA and ESA (European Space Agency) to test spirulina as food for astronauts. You could even grow it in space.
Spirulina represents the Holy Grail of nutrition. At 66% of dry mass, it contains one of the highest protein densities of any food on earth (even beating biltong). It contains healthy carbs and is high in healthy omega-3 fats. It contains virtually all important minerals, amino acids and vitamins. It contains no nasties. What’s not to love?
Sadly, “world hunger” is a topic only on the lips / mind of Miss World / Miss Universe entries. Politicians and their ilk seemingly care little for the poor. So, despite its magnificent promise, spirulina remains a relatively unknown food.
During the Noughties (from 2006-2010, that is), Doc Frank developed a cookie out of spirulina which was distributed among the poorest of the poor in Khayelitsha, the sprawling township east of Cape Town. Results were extraordinary.
When given to children on the verge of death, they would regain their full health in a matter of weeks. Receiving a spirulina cookie became the highlight of the day for these children. Imagine going from bed-bound to bouncing about in one month – without medicine.
Sadly, the project died a quiet death due to lack of funding and interest by authorities. At least, the amazing health benefits of spirulina had once again been proven.
The food that powered ancient civilisations and modern astronauts is now available on sale fron Integow Health! If you’re not yet a “spirulina junkie”, it is time to ask yourself WHAT AM I WAITING FOR?
Why would you want to miss out on all your most important nutrients if you can get them in a 100% natural, 100% organic, 100% pure format?
Why would you want to miss out on the surprising anti-ageing benefits?
Why would you want to miss out on the muscle-building benefits?
Why would you want to miss out on the immune-boosting benefits?
Why would you want to miss out on the glossy hair, rock-hard nails and glowing skin that spirulina gives?
Why would you want to miss out on the detox benefits (it binds dangerous metals and helps eliminate them from the body)?
And if you STILL want to miss out…
Then that is a CLEAR SIGN that you NEED spirulina for its BRAIN BOOSTING benefits.
Now, really.
If you’re a busy executive, you need a superfood.
If you’re a busy home-maker, you need a superfood.
If you’re a busy student, you need a superfood.
If you’re an athlete, you need a superfood.
If you’re elderly, you need a superfood.
If you’re battling a chronic illness, you need a superfood.
And it’s VEGAN FRIENDLY (if that’s the sort of thing that blows back your shiny hair).
Dose? IT is recommended that you take at least 3g daily. That would be 6 of our beautifully compressed pure spirulina tablets (no binders, no additives).
But it’s a food and you can take more if you wish.
To your (green) health!
The Team at Integrow Health
