I received these Sun Chlorella samples to try.
Not sure what chlorella is? It’s algae.
Why would you want to eat algae? Some benefits:
They also sent me a couple sample packets of their cream
I used to take blue-green algae pills regularly before I got pregnant and during my pregnancy. Like many supplements, I didn’t really perceive tons of noticeable benefit or changes, but I figured that the algae was working its magic on me internally.
And like many supplements I’ve tried over the years, I kind of forgot about algae when I finished my last bottle and never got back into the habit. But now, I am glad to have these new algae samples to try.
In food matters, I heated up the last of my Ketchup & Mustard Lover’s Protein & Veggie Mash
And paired it with a nice big salad
For the dressing, I used the juice of half an orange and followed my 30 second recipe for Holiday Orange Spice Vinaigrette. You can make the dressing even on non-holidays. Shocker.
For dessert, I snacked on a Mounds Ball
From my last post about Mounds Balls and Surprises, it was fun to read about the fun and good little surprises happening in your world.
And I’m glad you enjoyed all the dessert ball recipes. I need to surprise myself and find some time in the kitchen and make some of them.
Dessert Idea: Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Chip Cookies
Questions:
1. What are your thoughts on supplements?
I’ve posted before about my thoughts. In general, I prefer a food over pills approach. However, there are exceptions.
For the supplements I do take and “endorse”, check out this post.
For instance, I always take as probiotics, and I order them from iHerb.com To save $5 off your iHerb.com order use code: AVE630
And stock up on your stevia, protein powder, nutritional yeast, supplements and more while you’re at it. Never pay retail again!
2. Would you ever try algae?
As I mentioned, I used to take it years ago, just ran out, and never got back into the habit but looks like I am about to get back into the habit again.
3. What have you given an “I’ll try anything once” approach to?
My list includes:
Sun Warrior Brown Rice Protein Powder
Algae
Some of those items may not be considered too “out there” or “crazy” but it depends on one’s perspective, past, and exposure to non-mainstream foods/products, too. So what isn’t too “crazy” for me may be totally far-fetched for another. Some people don’t even know what nooch is, let alone having tried it.
I am somewhat adventurous and will try many things once. But not everything!
Things I won’t try (again) or have tried in the past and I am not a fan of: meat products, garlic, onions, hemp protein powder, dulse flakes, durian fruit, and overcooked mushy peas.
What have you tried once? Anything you don’t want to try once? Or won’t try again?
I try to stay away from supplements and not use them at all. The only time I take anything really is a multivitamin and if I have a headache I’ll take excedrin, b/c I usually just got straight to migraines and get sick to my stomach.
I’ve heard that chorella is great for you but I’ve never tried it. I actually just bought chia seeds for the first time on Tuesday! Yes, I’m THAT late about the chia seeds lol. more like I’m that cheap about the chia seeds! Those things are pricey, as is everything else huh.
So my “I’ll try it once” list is:
seaweed (not in lurve with it)
nooch (lurve)
miso (not sure if I like it or not)
protein powder (I currently use Amazing Meal)
banana soft serve ♥
chia seeds (still need to try them)
I agree about food over supplements. But sometimes, if my diet is lacking something, a supplement is a nice way to make sure my body has everything it needs. I’m currently taking probiotics and chlorella, and sometimes take cranberry pills for bladder health. Flax seed oil is something I take at the end of the day if I realize that I didn’t get enough fat in my meals that day.
As someone who used to work in a health food store, I admit I get a little giddy and excited when going into the supplement section at whole foods or any other local health food store. I’m a dork.
working in a HFS and access to ALL those supps would make me work for free, i.e. i’d spend my whole paycheck “trying” things I think. Even when i probably “know better” that i didnt truly ‘need’ them!
I take supplements and then stop and then take them again and then stop. I don’t know if you NEED to take them, but I think if you think they work…then go for it. It’s hard to say. I do think oil of primrose helps me, but I can tell a difference with them.
I used to take a multivitamin, but now I take pills of condensed fruits & vegetables called JuicePlus. My mom got hooked and started me on them, and though I don’t really *feel* the change after a few months, I do believe my immune system has been incredibly strengthened! Everyone around me has gotten sick this winter and I’ve stayed perfectly fine, even though my eats haven’t been clean 100% of the time.
I tried hemp milk and will never try it again LOL, i was not a fan of it
I used to be 100% food over supplements gal, but that was before I realized I was gluten and dairy intolerant and just how bad a shape my digestion was in. Now I take a lot more supplements, mainly because I am deficient in Vit D, magnesium etc, and I do take a multivitamin as an insurance policy, and of course probiotics. I hope eventually to pare back, though I am always going to take things like a probiotic.
Vit D, Mag, probiotics..those are things that I think are great to supplement with for many people.
Definitely. I wish I had realized sooner just how low on certain minerals I had gotten (likely a direct result of my digestion being a mess)
this is so hard because I feel like I like SOOO many things.. Not a big fan of white potatoes, even though I find myself trying them time and time again… I’d choose a sweet one any day of the week… I’m also and definitely a food over pill girl. I try to incorporate as many wholesome nutrients as I can, vegetarian diet permitting
Sounds like a neat product! Very cool.
I once tried sea urchin at a sushi restaurant. Uh, not again. Didn’t taste like anything to me, and the texture was mushy. So much for a so-called delicacy.
Algae looks like something I’d be into. Enjoy it.
I’m so glad I tried kombucha (addicted!), nutritional yeast (love!), and stevia (a staple for me now).
kombucha, can’t believe i forgot to write that one in my ‘try’ list, too!
What’s the Chlorella Cream? Have you tried it? How is it?
Shhhh… don’t tell my husband that Chlorella is algae. He is takes it daily as I told him it would help make up for the lack of greens in his daily consumption.
I enjoy taking my Chlorella tablets daily, and make sure any green powders I use (mainly when travelling) have it as an ingredient.
Try it list: Soy powder, Whey powder (flavoured and plain), soy milk, pre-packaged almond milk, coconut right off the tree, hemp protein powder, coconut oil, coconut cream, coconut milk, maca, home made nut milks, chia seeds, flax seeds, stevia, dulse, kelp flakes, nori sheets, sushi (I didn’t want them to tell me what I was eating, though love it now), dim sum, rice paper, oyster, escargot, and wasabi soy nuts.
I linked the cream in the post. So you can read up on it that way. But they JUST sent it and so far, it’s nice..but you know :)
Didn’t initially see the link for the Cream. Thanks for telling me it was there.
Went and checked out their site.
I still have to make that ketchup lovers veggie mash looks sooo good and right up my alley… I am sure a little boca crumbles would be good in the mix as well…
yes boca or tofu crumbles would be great in it!
i really like your stance on supplements! actually i first want to say that i really think some skin care products (just like this one u posted) is a great way of feeding your skin from the outside and protecting it from a lot of different external elements..without hurting the skin or causing irritations. but back to the supplements, i love trying different ones. i generally stay away from brands or categories that have a lot of ‘media hype’ involved…i always try it tho just to see if its something that may work for me…but if there is no significant benefit i usually toss it aside. sometimes i take a supplement that really helps, like holy basil (for stress and relaxation) but if my mom takes it, it does the opposite for her..so it really is about trial and error, using our own judgement, and in the end, critiquing what it is we are looking to gain from ‘said’ supplement.
Great post Averie! <3
xoxo
hi kelsey! thanks for saying hi and holy basil, have never tried that…I will based on your recommendation though!
I tried oysters once. Never again. NEVER.
Blood sausage. Or, as it is called in Europe, “black pudding”.
Even before I was vegan, I was sooooo sick. Now it would be better; I’d probably just throw up! :)
Like you, I choose food over pills every time. Though I do like the idea of Spirulina and Chlorella as “boosters”.
I’m curious about your experience with Hemp Protein powder. What about it didn’t you like?
Someone always asks, should have written it. For me, it’s just too gritty and “earthy” tasting. Just not my personal preference type thing :)