This is episode 51 and our special guest is Catharine Arnston, the CEO and founder of ENEGYbits algae snacks and supplements.

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In 2009, her life took a different turn because her younger sister was diagnosed with breast cancer and advised by her oncologist to start eating an alkaline diet. Catharine put her career on hold to help her sister figure things out. In the process, she discovered algae, the most alkaline, nutrient-dense plant in the world that no one seemed to know about. She knew algae would be a game changer for the world if she could just help Americans understand it. And ENERGYbits was born.

Catharine has been on every big name show ranging from Shark Tank to CBS and Fox News so that she can get the word out on the incredible food and supplement that is Algae. She’s even been on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. That’s pretty badass. We were thrilled to have her on our show because she blew us away with inspiring facts.

In this episode Catharine explains the difference between spirulina and chlorella algae and she also highlights the extensive list of benefits as well as things to beware of in the industry.

For professional Inquiries contact - Jessica Dogert, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist: jessdogert@gmail.com; or Marisa Moon, Certified Primal Health Coach: marisa@marisamoon.com

Disclaimer: Consult with your doctor or functional medicine practitioner before trying any of the remedies or protocols mentioned in this episode. Jessica Dogert and Marisa Moon are not physicians or medical practitioners. This information and recording is for informational and educational purposes only.

Points of Discussion: 
Algae is regularly ingested and prized in other countries like Taiwan and Japan.
*these countries have reduced risk of cancer, glowing skin, etc
*ENERGYbits is on a mission to educate about Algae in the U.S.….
- It's a food, not a supplement
- quality matters
Broken-cell wall chlorella is glass bead processing, can contain lead and damaged nutrients
- Energybits uses a new sound chamber technique
Algae Agricultural Act - Farm Bill
- allows us to grow Algae in the US
Benefits
2 types: spirulina + chlorella
Spirulina: blue green algae [2 pigments]
- high concentration of protein in absorbable form
- steady physical energy, focus, satisfied hunger
- rich in GLA = cognitive enhancer
- 40+ vitamins and minerals
- answer to world hunger
Chlorella: green [1 pigment]
- cellular level nourishment, highest chlorophyll level
- detoxifier (chelator)
*keeps nutrients in, flushes toxins out
*known as intelligent algae
- rich in vitamin k2
*prevents heart disease
- 40x more chlorophyll than spinach
- hangover cure , helps with mold toxins, heavy metals, lyme disease

How to consume algae...
- spirulina: AM for energy
*swallow like a pill
- chlorella: PM for detoxification
*sprinkle with sea salt and eat like nuts. Can be swallowed like pill, too.
Supplements are GMP certified

Resources:
Why EnergyBits brand algae is safest and best: https://visuals.energybits.com/articles/why-energybits-spirulina-and-chlorella-are-considered-the-safest-and-best.pdf
Spiraling EnergyBits Nutrition Profile: https://visuals.energybits.com/cards/energybits-nutrition-profile.jpg
Chlorella VitalityBits Nutrition Profile: https://visuals.energybits.com/cards/recoverybits-nutrition-profile.jpg
Spirulina Nutrition compared to Breast Milk: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1adWt4man3gIx5W0W2mVTHcSt4_TgZ4oS/view?usp=sharing

Get connected with ENERGYbits:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/energybits/
Website: https://www.energybits.com/

Take Home Message: 
If you're as impressed as we are you'll want to get your hands on this life changing product. 

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To learn even more about algae check out these amazing educational info-graphics: https://www.energybits.com/about-algae/nutritional-info.html

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Marisa's site: https://www.marisamoon.com
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Intro/Exit Music  - "Ukulele Whistle" by Scott Holmes