Popsugar Health & Fitness Health Best Trendy and Viral Fitness Foods Using Blue Algae 2017 6 Instagrammable Foods We Have Blue Algae to Thank For 2 January 2018 by Florie Mwanza Image Source: Instagram user healthsynergy Any fitness foodie knows that although the fundamentals of eating healthy never really change, every year a trendy new ingredient takes the health food scene by storm, and 2017 has been no different, with the mysterious blue algae powder coming out on top. The nutrient-dense, blue-green algae, which boasts health benefits including being vitamin-, mineral-, and antioxidant-rich, lends a pretty blue hue to everything it's added to and has helped to make everything from toast to smoothies reach a level of Instagrammable even mermaids would approve of. Read on for six ways to get in on this viral food trend before the year's out. Mermaid Toast A post shared by Adeline Waugh (@vibrantandpure) on Mar 9, 2017 at 5:01am PST If you haven't tried the Instagram phenom that is mermaid toast, get ready to be obsessed with the easiest and prettiest breakfast food of the year. 1 / 6 Aqua Smoothie Bowls A post shared by H A N N A H & J E N (@healthsynergy) on Mar 6, 2017 at 1:52pm PST This gorgeous mermaid-approved breakfast bowl involves blending a yoghurt of your choice with frozen fruit and blue algae powder, then topping with fresh or frozen fruit and crunchy toppings like shaved coconut. 2 / 6 Mermaid Smoothies If you're in a panic to get in on the trend before the year's end, make your own protein-packed mermaid smoothie by adding some blue algae or blue matcha to your favourite smoothie recipe before you get a ready-made coffee-chain version. 3 / 6 Unicorn Lattes A post shared by ShiLin Chen (@shilin_cchen) on Jan 26, 2017 at 1:42pm PST This trendy latte may not have made it to your favourite coffee chain's menu yet, but you can DIY your own version with steamed nut milk and a dash of blue algae for its beautiful hue and health benefits — sprinkles and sweetener optional! 4 / 6 Ombré Chia Parfaits A post shared by alison wu (@alison__wu) on Jan 15, 2017 at 10:57am PST Ombré chia parfaits can take any hue you like, but adding 2017's must-try health food definitely made their cool factor skyrocket. 5 / 6 The Unicorn Protein Balls A post shared by BEC DONLAN:Health:Fitness:Food (@sweatwithbec) on Mar 20, 2017 at 6:07am PDT We already look forward to our post-workouts, but the addition of these unicorn glitter protein balls definitely added another level of motivation to power through workouts and refuel. 6 / 6 HealthBest Of 2017Fitness InstagramsFitness