As hinted earlier, high-protein (low-carb) dieters have a special
need for Bio-Algae Concentrates. This is primarily due to the fact
that the way most people follow low-carb diets is nutritionally
imbalance (low-carb dieting in theory isn't imbalance, but the way
most people follow it certainly is). Most followers of low-carb
diets lack sufficient intake of specific vitamins, minerals, and
phytochemicals necessary for optimum human health.
The vast majority of low-carb dieters are deficient in calcium,
magnesium and zinc, for example. Bio-Algae Concentrates offer
naturally balanced minerals that help bring a low-carb diet
back into the proper mineral ratios.
Low-carb diets also tend to be highly acidic, thanks to the heavy
reliance on acidic foods like animal proteins and even diet soft
drinks. These acidic foods are effectively countered by the
alkaline nature of Bio-Algae Concentrates. In other words,
these micro-algae help support the healthy pH balance of the body,
which protects against loss of bone mass while giving the kidneys a
much-needed rest.
High-protein diets are typically lacking in the B vitamins, as
well. Micro-algae supply all the B vitamins, bringing the body back
into balance with this all-important category of nutrition. The B
vitamins are critical for proper immune system function, hormone
balance, brain function, and literally thousands of biochemical
processes that support the body.
Essentially, micro-algae help correct virtually every nutritional
deficiency brought on by high-protein / low-carb diets. People
pursuing high-protein diets need to seriously assess their intake of
vital nutrients and, very likely, supplement with
Bio-Algae Concentrates.
I tend to be a high-protein / low-carb dieter myself, and that's exactly
what I do. I consume large quantities of proteins and fiber-rich
foods during the day (like broccoli and other vegetables). But I
also know that these foods, as healthy as they are, can't supply the
nutrient density of micro-algae, so I supplement with Bio-Algae Concentrates.
Also, unlike most high-protein dieters, I choose not to consume
large quantities of animal meat or dairy products. I do eat a considerable
quantity of eggs, but very little meat. Instead, I rely on Bio-Algae Concentrates
for my dietary protein. (And I've put on pounds of lean body mass
doing so, too, so don't let anyone tell you that you can't build
muscle by eating plants.)
High-protein diets have been (and sometimes still
are) considered a cure for hypoglycemia, because protein digests
slowly, supplies energy gradually, and does not trigger excess
insulin production. But a high-protein diet causes other serious
problems, as we have seen earlier in the Protein and Vitamin B and
Calcium chapters. The high-protein foods that seem to work best over
time are the chlorophyll-rich types recommended in
diabetes—spirulina, wild blue-green, and cereal-grass
products.
- Healing With Whole Foods by Paul Pitchford
