Marine phytoplankton or microalgae is being heralded as the next superfood. How do you picture you would consume it – as pills, fresh suspension, broth, tonic? How drab that would be. Master Chefs around the world have already started to toy with the idea of mixing marine phytoplankton with various foods to get super nutritious recipes. Here is how you can enjoy your nutrition booster in a lip smacking variety of recipes.
As an ingredient in beverages
The best part about marine phytoplankton is that it comes freeze dried, as a result of which its nutritional integrity is maintained. Make sure to never heat the marine phytoplankton directly. It will not only denature the proteins, meaning that they will lose their native structure and hence their properties, but also spoil the texture of the beverage or dish in which it is being added.
You can make Goji Berry lemonade using aloe gel scooped out from the leaf, 3 Tbsp Goji berries, 1 5 Mushroom Formula capsule, agave nectar and Himalayan salt, a lemon and a pinch of marine phytoplankton.
Another lemonade recipe is the one for Pulse-8 Lemonade. Take 10 oz. water, a scoop of Pulse-8, 2-3 drops Truessence essential oil and a packet of marine phytoplankton, mix and fill with ice. Makes for a revitalizing summer drink!
As part of salads and dressings
Marine phytoplankton dressing can be prepared by blending marine phytoplankton with cilantro, lemon juice, parsley, mesquite powder, avocado, chopped onion, chopped ginger, garlic clove and Kalahari salt. Spread it on your green salad and you have a supercharged yet tasty appetizer ready for lunch! Mix and match to get other salad recipes, such as using spinach leaves, Dijon mustard, olive oil and lemon juice.
You can make plain phytoplankton mayo using 2 whole eggs, half a lemon, salt, phytoplankton and grape seed oil.
How about a coconut lime dip for grilled items? All you need is some unsweetened coconut milk, a cup of finely chopped fresh mango and a zested fresh lime. It goes well with chicken breast and salmon.
In ice creams, sundaes and popsicles
If you want to lick on a nutrient loaded popsicle, simply prepare one by adding marine phytoplankton to apple juice and freeze it in a mold or ice tray. A yummy treat in a matter of minutes!
Mix coconut milk in agave and whisk, and then do the procedure of thickening the mix as you would for normal ice cream. Cool it and keep it in the refrigerator. Process it in an ice maker and then freeze again until firm.
You can even mix phytoplankton with yoghurt and layer it with berries and dry fruits to make parfait!
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