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Health Benefits of Spirulina

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Megan Ware

Spirulina is a blue-green algae often added to green juices, smoothies and health shakes to bump up protein and antioxidant content.

Megan Ware is a registered dietitian nutritionist who runs her own weight loss and healthy-living practice in Dallas. She has previously worked as a hospital clinical dietitian specializing in gastrointestinal disorders and also has experience working as the lead dietitian and group fitness instructor for a popular weight loss resort. Ware holds a Bachelor of Science in dietetics from The Ohio State University, where she graduated cum laude.