MAKING IT COUNT

Chlorella

Algae doesn’t sound like the most appetising thing to add to your cooking, but chlorella, a type of freshwater algae, is fast becoming a key ingredient for those looking to shed some pounds. It not only adds a splash of colour to dishes, but has a host of health benefits, too.

‘Chlorella helps boost energy, supports fat loss and helps you detox from heavy metals,’ says Holly Zoccolan, an holistic lifestyle and nutrition coach (thehealthzoc.com).

Chlorella is rich in vitamins C and B12, iron, zinc and magnesium, as well as the naturally occurring phytonutrient chlorophyll. When dried, nearly half its weight is protein, which is twice as much as spinach, and it