Last week we were talking about spirulina, blue spirulina, and chlorella, and today I want to share with you a delicious recipe that is ideal for starting to include green spirulina in your daily routine.

As I always tell all my customers, you can turn any recipe into a super nutritious meal simply by choosing the ingredients correctly and, of course, maintaining (or rather, improving!) its delicious flavor.

For this lemonade, I chose a yellow lemon because of its sweeter, less acidic flavor and the floral and herbal notes it provides. And you may be wondering, what is Ultimate Omega? Well, it is a high-potency omega-3 supplement made with purified deep-sea fish oil (from anchovies and sardines) that comes in a lemon-flavored liquid form (to minimize the strong fishy taste) and provides 2,840 mg of omega-3. I want to add a quick note here: for some reason, all omega-3 supplements seem to contain lemon flavoring. No matter how much I’ve searched, I haven’t been able to find one without it. As you can imagine, it’s not something I like to include in my family’s diet, but unfortunately, I haven’t found another option yet. If you happen to find one, please let me know.

Why did I choose this ingredient?

For general health, most guidelines recommend between 250 and 500 mg of combined EPA+DHA per day for adults, which is roughly equivalent to eating fatty fish twice a week. The American Heart Association recommends about 1,000 mg daily for people with established coronary heart disease, and a 2022 analysis found that, for example, 3,000 mg of EPA+DHA per day could be the ideal dose to help lower blood pressure.

So, with 2,840 mg per serving, this product is in a considerably higher range than the general maintenance recommendation and comes close to the “therapeutic” doses studied for specific conditions such as elevated triglycerides or hypertension.

To understand the importance of this number, we have to look at the label, and here is the key detail that most people don’t check: “fish oil” is not the same as “omega-3 (EPA+DHA).”

A typical fish oil supplement provides about 1,000 mg of fish oil, but of that, only 180 mg is EPA and 120 mg is DHA—that is, only ~300 mg of actual omega-3 for every 1,000 mg of “fish oil” listed on the label. This means that you would need between 3 and 7 standard capsules to reach a therapeutic dose.

In contrast, the label on this product states that it provides 2,840 mg of actual omega-3 (not generic “fish oil”) in a single serving—that is a much higher concentration than usual.

Another interesting fact: most omega-3 supplements on the market use a form called ethyl ester—it is the cheapest to produce, so it is the one most commonly found in inexpensive brands. The problem is that our bodies do not recognize it as easily, so it is not absorbed as well.

This product, on the other hand, uses the natural triglyceride form—which is, literally, the same form in which omega-3 naturally exists inside fish. Since our bodies are already “programmed” to recognize and absorb this form, they can use it much better. Therefore, it is a product that offers better absorption, fewer fishy burps (very common with cheaper products), and you need less of the product to obtain the same benefit.

Now, what are its benefits?

-              Regarding cardiovascular health, it helps reduce elevated triglyceride levels, helps lower elevated blood pressure, and supports the prevention of cardiovascular disease, improving overall health.

-              DHA (one of the two main omega-3 fatty acids) is literally a structural component of neuronal membranes—about 15–20% of the fat in your brain is DHA. That is why omega-3 is associated with support for memory and mental clarity, brain development during pregnancy and early childhood, and is a protector against age-related cognitive decline.

-              Regarding eye health: DHA is also a key structural component of the retina. An adequate and consistent intake is associated with maintaining long-term visual health.

-              Mood: studies have explored the use of omega-3 (especially with a higher proportion of EPA) to support a healthy mood, possibly because of its ability to reduce neuroinflammation and modulate neurotransmitters.

-              Immune system: EPA and DHA participate in the production of molecules that help regulate the body’s inflammatory response—a properly functioning immune system depends, in part, on inflammation being “switched off” when it is no longer needed, and that is where omega-3 comes in.

-              Joints and mobility: because of its anti-inflammatory effect, its role in reducing stiffness and improving joint mobility has also been studied.

In other words, with just one teaspoon of this omega-3 supplement, you get many more benefits for your overall health than you would by taking 10 regular fish oil pills. That is why I say that even a lemonade can become a great ally in improving your health. Let’s get to the recipe!

 

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