Spirulina: The Oldest Food on Earth

Spirulina is the oldest food on Earth, being the first plant life, unchanged for eons. It is arguably the most nutritious plant life on Earth as well.

A simple, one-cell organism - Green Algae - soaks up sunlight (solar energy) and converts it to Chlorophyll, at twice the strength found in Wheatgrass or Green Barley. It also contains very high concentrations of minerals and trace elements, notably Iron. It is 58 times richer in Bio-available Iron than Spinach. Spirulina is high in essential Amino Acids (an egg has all 8 Amino Acids, but Spirulina is even better than eggs).

It is very rich in Vitamins, and in Spirulina, they are all Bio-available, i.e., the body can absorb them all, unlike synthetic Vitamins. Bioflavenoids provide the Anti-oxidants, GLA and Arachidonic Acids - the Low Fats, and it is rich in easily digestible Carbohydrates and Essential Fatty Acids.

Its Proteins include Isoleucine (Growth, Intelligence, Nitrogen equilibrium) and natural Phenylalanine (not to be confused with the synthetic poison in artificial sweeteners). It is 65 to 71 percent complete protein, with all essential amino acids in perfect balance. In comparison, beef is only 22 percent protein. Spirulina has a photosynthetic conversion rate of 8 to 10 percent, compared to only 3 percent in such land-growing plants as soybeans.

In addition, Spirulina is one of the few plant sources of vitamin B12, usually found only in animal tissues. A teaspoon of Spirulina supplies 2 1/2 times the Recommended Daily Allowance of vitamin B12 and contains over twice the amount of this vitamin found in an equivalent serving of liver. It is highly recommended for vegetarians.

(This Article based mainly on a Lecture on Spirulina, by Dr Ranganath Nayak, Leadership Seminar at Cidade de Goa Resort, Goa, India, October 2005. Dr Nayak is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, as well as an expert in Nutrition, Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine).

Reiner Hoyer

http://www.healthyforever.ca

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For the Health Conscious Consumer: Omega-3 MacroNutrient Bars

Another organic spirulina article...

VIOLA, Wis., Aug. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- GoMacro offers Omega-3 MacroNutrient Bars for the health conscious consumer interested in lots of nutrients to boost their immune system and create optimum energy.

GoMacro (gomacro.com), maker of organic, vegan and macrobiotic nutrition bars has created three new flavors of MacroNutrient Bars: Banana Almond Crunch, Cashew Mesquite and Chocolate Crunch, using raw organic agave nectar and superfood blends of organic flax sprouts, quinoa, broccoli sprouts, spirulina, brown rice bran and pea fiber.

"We have created bars that are not only delicious but also low in sugar and carbs and high in Omega-3, fiber, vitamins and minerals," said Amelia Kirchoff, GoMacro Co-Founder. "Whether you need a high protein, gluten-free or low glycemic meal replacement you will find it in MacroNutrient Bars."

GoMacro was founded in 2004 by the mother and daughter team, Amelia Kirchoff and Jolanta Sonkin, after Kirchoff, diagnosed with breast cancer went on a macrobiotic diet. Operating from a farm in the Midwest they hope to use some of the proceeds from the sale of the MacroNutrient Bars to install a wind energy system.

"Our farm is high on a ridge and it is so windy that we could use wind energy to manufacture our bars. We all need to do what we can to protect and save our planet," said Kirchoff.

"We are also very conscious of our environment and global warming. Using the seed pod from the Mesquite tree we have not only created a high protein Cashew Mesquite Bar with a rich caramel taste but we hope to prevent the cutting down of the mesquite trees that are such an integral part of the desert habitat," says Jolanta Sonkin, Co-Founder.

GoMacro products are available at health food and specialty stores throughout the United States and Canada. For more information visit gomacro.com or call 800-788-9540

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Korean Firm Investing in Discount Shoes

Three unnamed South Korean shoemakers are set to invest US$200 million in Indonesia, with two planning to build new factories and the third to expand output of Adidas shoes at its existing site. Hopefully this will lead to an expansion of the offering of discount shoes.

Eddy Widjanarko, chairman of the Indonesian Shoemakers Association, said Friday the two new factories would be in Tangerang, Banten and Surabaya, East Java, and that the one set to undergo expansion was in Sukabumi, West Java.

"All the companies have already obtained principle licenses from the BKPM (Investment Coordinating Board)," he said at the Industry Ministry during a press conference on the Indo Leather and Footwear exhibition that will take place next Tuesday through Friday.

"They said they chose Indonesia because its (economy) was growing well."

The three companies will reach a full production capacity of up to 1.4 million pairs of shoes per month between the end of this year and mid next year.

Indonesia has two other factories producing shoes for Adidas, the world's second-largest sports apparel company, both with monthly outputs of 600,000 pairs of shoes.

"With the factory in Sukabumi producing 1 million pairs per month alone, the three factories will yield 1.4 million pairs of shoes per month combined, exceeding both PT HASI and PT NASA's outputs of 600,000 pairs per month," Eddy said.

NASA -- PT Naga Parama Shoes Industry -- and HASI -- PT Hardaya Aneka Shoes Industry -- produces shoes for American athletic apparel company Nike.

Eddy said the three companies had not engaged local businesses in running the planned factories.

"The two factories are completely new and will be self-sufficient; from the raw material process through to distribution," he said.

"Meanwhile, the factory in Sukabumi will actually undergo a huge expansion that will see its production triple."

The country's shoe industry has been on the rise since the European Union in 2006 began imposing anti-dumping duties on leather shoe imports from China and Vietnam as a way to protect European industries from low-priced imports.

The industry recorded shoe export revenue of more than $400 million in the first half of this year, 8.6 percent higher than the $396 million recorded at the same time last year, Eddy said.

At least 20 Chinese shoemakers are currently looking to open factories in Indonesia to evade the duties.

"Those 20 companies are big, employing between 30,000 and 60,000 workers," he said.

"Taiwanese companies have also expressed their interests in investing in and developing a shoe hub in Indonesia."

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Travelers are Shipping Their Discount Luggage to Save on Fees

SPOKANE -- It wasn't too long ago that the cost of an airline ticket covered everything the weary travel could want: food, drinks and even the bags. Now more and more airlines are charging for checked discount luggage.

Industry giant and trend-setter United Airlines has announced it is going to charge its passengers an extra $15 for the first bag checked. Another major carrier, Delta, has hiked its fee to $50 for a second checked bag, which has many potential passengers looking for alternatives. They are turning to shipping their luggage to their destination ahead of them.

At a UPS store in Spokane, Washington business is up noticeably because travelers are packing their bags ahead of time. The increased luggage fees aren't flying with with many passengers, including Delores Biggs.

"That $25 for your second suitcase, or first suitcase, that is just ridiculous, I'd rather walk," said Biggs.

Nancy Hernetiaux, an employee at the South Hill UPS store in Spokane, says many more customers are bringing their luggage because they are over 50 pounds and they don't want to pay the high cost.

"Business is up at least 25%," said Hernetiaux.

The cost savings are noticeable. For example, if you ship your luggage Monday in a box weighing 50 pounds it would cost you $34.99. That's cheaper than the $50 it would cost you to fly with a second bag on Delta and potentially other airlines.

Here's a brief overview of luggage fees:

Alaska Air charges $25 for a second bag, so does United.

Northwest charges $15 for a first bag and $25 for a second.

Delta charges $50 for a second.

Southwest doesn't charge until the third bag and for that they charge $25.

Proper Display of Flat Screen TVs

Flat screen tv’s (especially discount televisions)have quickly become one of the most coveted forms of televisions that are available today. There are those that will often purchase more than one flat screen tv for their home. It is important to know that there is a proper way to display a flat screen tv, as this can prevent the television from receiving damages while it is in use.

A flat screen tv should be properly displayed against a wall, and anchored to the wall with a bracket. Having the television as flat as possible is the best means of keeping the circuit board that is installed in the television from short-circuiting. There are many brackets that are often sold with the flat screen tv that can be used towards anchoring the television firmly into the wall. In many instances, it is suggested that there is reinforcement behind the flat screen tv with the installation, as to prevent the television from falling off of the wall.

For those that prefer to keep their flat screen tv on a television stand, there are numerous stands that are available for purchase. These stands were designed to carry the weight of the television with great ease. A much, the base of the television stand needs to be wide enough to hold the flat screen tv properly. Should there be an adjustment to the television while on a television cart that is inadequate, the television can easily fall over, and possibly create an injury to those that are around.

A flat screen tv is a wonderful investment for those that intend to have a television for an extended period of time. This large investment should be maintained with the proper display that can adequately accommodate the television.

eHalfOff.com -- A Good Week

I've been neglecting my discount shopping website at eHalfOff.com for the last few months. I left the country for a few weeks and then took a vacation. However, despite my absence, I've managed to rack up close to $275 in commissions. This is what I've always imagined for this site -- people doing searches to find the site and moving off to Overstock.com so I can collect the commissions.

The most popular items over the last 2 months has been bedroom items. I've managed to sell a handful of memory foam mattresses and nightstands. This tells me that the world is really looking for these types of items. I now know what words I need to start targeting.

Learn about Eating Raw Foods, including Spirulina

This spirulina article comes from: FitSugar.com

Read about the possible nutritional deficiencies of eating raw and the rules of raw, just read more.

This modification of the rules is important since there are some nutrients your body processes better when cooked. The antioxidant lycopene increases when tomatoes are cooked. The raw food diet is low in B12, found in meat and eggs, as well as zinc. Many people adhering to a strict raw food diet don't get enough calcium or vitamin D and put themselves at risk for osteoporosis.
For me the downside of eating raw would be the amount of time it takes to prepare a meal. There is a lot of soaking involved to create foods soft enough to eat without cooking them. To make whole grains, like oatmeal, you need to soak the grain in boiled water for two to three hours, so you definitely need to think ahead.

Here's a thumbnail sketch of what to avoid and what to eat when going raw:

*No animal products – no meat, no eggs, no dairy products. Instead switch to nut and seed milks.
*No refined sugar or flour. Avoid white rice. Instead you can make your own snack foods with a dehydrator.
*Only cook, the 20 percent of the time that you might be cooking, with cold-pressed unheated oils.
*Do eat tons of greens and juice them too. Spirulina and wheat grass are great diet additions too. As well as sprouted greens.
*Eat fresh plant foods and avoid processed foods like: frozen, boxed, canned and bottled.
*Eat 80 percent or more raw foods.