I went to a meeting recently and was introduced to this really cool new cooking oil that’s made with algae! Has anyone else heard of this yet? It’s got a lot of great healthy characteristics especially compared to the other popular cooking oils out there.  I learned it’s more sustainable and better for the environment when it comes to producing it.  Also, it tastes really good.

It might sound weird at first, I know I was definitely intrigued… you hear algae and you think of that slimy stuff on rocks at the bottom of ponds or something.  There are so many different types of algae out there and this one is actually white.  It’s kind of exciting because Thrive™ Algae Oil is the very first culinary cooking oil made out of algae, but remember, you heard it here at zuzkalight.com first 😉   

The most interesting aspect of this oil, to me, are it’s health benefits.  When it comes to having healthy eating habits, sometimes it’s small changes, like what kind of cooking oil you use, that can actually make a help make a difference in your overall health. Compared to other oils, Thrive™ Algae Oil has the highest level of monounsaturated fat, and the lowest level of saturated fat. Monounsaturated fats are those good fats that usually you find in avocados, salmon, or almonds. In fact, a tablespoon of Algae Oil has the same amount of monounsaturated fat as one whole avocado.

If you want to get a bottle for yourself you can check out their website.  I’ve shared an info graphic they sent me below for you to see.  They’ve also promised to give me some free bottles so I can do a giveaway, giving you a chance to win a bottle for yourself.. stay tuned for more on that soon! AND I’ll be sharing some of the recipes for the food they had served at the meeting and let me tell you, it was SO delicious!