Looking to effortlessly incorporate one of the world's top superfoods into your diet—a food endorsed by NASA and the UN for its incredible nutritional benefits and potential to combat global hunger?
It’s also packed with vital vitamins and minerals, essential for building strong, healthy bones.
Don't miss out on this episode!
Join me as I sit down with Catharine Arnston, the CEO of ENERGYbits® and a leading expert in algae nutrition. We'll uncover the science of algae, exploring its many benefits, from boosting energy and supporting detox to enhancing overall wellness.
Episode Timeline
0:00 - Episode start
1:22 - Get to know our guest, Catharine Arnston
3:04 - Her journey into algae research following her sister's breast cancer diagnosis
3:46 - Alkaline diet's role in maintaining bone minerals
5:10 - Challenges in increasing vegetable intake and how algae offers a convenient solution
6:50 - Algae as an eco-friendly, sustainable crop and its global significance
10:05 - The difference between microalgae and macroalgae
12:27 - The benefits and properties of spirulina and chlorella
15:59 - Overview of algae's nutritional profile, including protein content, vitamins, and minerals
17:41 - How spirulina supports cellular energy, bone and brain health, and mitochondrial function
27:50 - The role of chlorella’s cell wall in nutrient absorption
33:44 - Chlorella's chlorophyll-rich profile and its wellness benefits
37:59 - How alkalinity influences bone density
41:02 - Vitamin K2 in algae and its significance for calcium regulation and bone health
44:45 - Recommended daily intake of spirulina and chlorella
52:43 - The importance of balancing algae intake with other food groups for holistic nutrition
57:51 - Final remarks, discount code, and resources on ENERGYbits®
Resources Mentioned
**Show notes @ https://bonecoach.com/algae-for-strong-bones-catharine-arnston Algae For Strong Bones Catharine Arnston
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About Catharine Arnston:
Catharine Arnston is an expert in algae nutrition, a wellness thought leader, and the Founder & CEO of EnergyBits – the makers behind the small but mighty algae tablets.
Catharine started ENERGYbits after her sister was diagnosed with breast cancer. She immediately sprang into action to help her sister find foods to support her journey when she discovered algae. Upon learning that algae was the most alkaline, plant-based, nutrient-dense food in the world and had been used for fifty years in Asia to improve health and longevity, she knew she had stumbled upon something significant (and yes, her sister fully recovered - thanks for asking).
As Catharine delved into the science of algae, she discovered that it contained 64% protein, 40 vitamins/minerals, and was endorsed by the United Nations and NASA as the most nutrient-dense food in the world. She also found that there were 100,000 studies documenting its extensive list of benefits and that it was the most sustainable, eco-friendly food crop globally. Yet, algae remained virtually unknown outside of Asia. How could this be possible? Catharine knew algae could be a game-changer for our health, our children, and our world if she could only convince people it wasn't weird. And so, ENERGYbits was born.
It took Catharine ten years to bring algae into the mainstream and build ENERGYbits – makers of naturally grown, toxin-free, non-GMO algae tablets.
