Superfoods get a lot of buzz due to being rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. And while some of the best-known are familiar, easy-to-devour foods like berries, avocados, and dark, leafy greens, there’s another on the rise that might be a bit harder to swallow, though worth it: a microscopic alga that goes by its Latin name of Chlorella vulgaris.
"Chlorella is nutrient-packed food, specifically a green algae, with potential to be called the next big 'superfood,'" registered dietitian Roxana Ehsani tells Fortune.
