Benefits Of Chlorophyll
FOOD + HEALTH
Being a health & fitness coach in NYC I'm always hearing about the next hot commodity when it comes to health, fitness, food, and wellness. From supplements, herbs, holistic nutrition & natural beauty products it seems that something new is trending weekly. If you frequent Pressed Juicery or any of the Juice bars, you may have noticed the rise of chlorophyll water. If you follow me over on Snapchat you may have also noticed me dribbling green drops into my water in some of my stories.... also chlorophyll !
So what is chlorophyll and why is it everywhere ?
If I'm being honest, I hadn't heard the word chlorophyll since grade school science class. Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in plants which absorbs energy from the light in the process of photosynthesis. This energy is what allows plants to grow and flourish.
It has become a hot trend for a handful of suspected benefits. For one the Chlorophyll molecular structure is almost identical to that of hemoglobin, the substance our bodies use to build and transport red blood cells. Meaning chlorophyll can actually help do the job of hemoglobin by increasing the quality and quantity of red blood cells in your body. More healthy red blood cells mean better oxygen absorption in the bloodstream. This means more energy all around & oxygen utilization in the body.
Other suggested benefits:
• Energy Booster
•Immunity Booster
•Wound Healing
•Hormonal Balance
•Detoxification & Digestive Health
•Good Source of Vitamins A , C , E , K , & Beta Carotene
•Rich in Antioxidants & Vital Minerals such as Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, Calcium & Essential Fatty Acids.
You can find chlorophyll drops at any health food store. I picked mine up at Whole Foods. They are flavorless & the bottle will tell you exactly how many drops to add to your water. If you give chloroyphyll a try let me know what you think by commenting below.
Until Next Time,
XOXO,
Rachel Leigh
