SHAPE 1 AFRICA: Spirulina Vs. AIDS/HIV

SHAPE 1 AFRICA: Spirulina Vs. AIDS/HIV

Spirulina Algae to Alleviate Food Insecurity in Sub-Sahara Africa 

What is Spirulina?
Spirulina is a blue-green algae that can be used as a food supplement to fortify our natural diet and to fight severe malnutrition. This microalgae contains no less than 60% protein and is the richest natural source of beta carotene (promotes growth and repair of body tissue) in the world. Spirulina is also a strong source of polysaccharides (natural antibiotics responsible for immune enhancing activity) and has over 40% more iron than spinach (a world record). Spirulina is ideal for helping third world countries to fight malnutrition because it is easy to produce and highly nutritional. “If the Spirulina is well dryed and protected it can be stored for up to 10 years and will not lose more than 10% of its nutritional qualities. With one square meter we can feed a child with 4-5 grams of dry Spirulina per day.” – Philippe Stefanini

What is Problem? 
World indicators such as the Human Development Index show that sub-Saharan countries are among the least developed in the world. Consequently, there are high levels of poverty and food insecurity present in regions where the Sahara desert meets the Sahel.  

* Food insecurity: The condition of having little to no access to the necessary alimentation required for a healthy diet; often times leading to famine and starvation.