Maca is an Extremely Powerful Adaptogenic herb. Benefits of Improved Curvaceousness to Higher Testosterone and Muscle Building. Both Men and Women Love this Plant. Incan Warriors were given Maca Root before Battle to Improve their Prowess.
Maca is a Herbaceous Biennial plant of the Crucifer family native to the high Andes of Peru. It is one of the most nutrient dense foods I have ever come across with a wicked nutrient profile.
Nutrient Profile:
Over 20 amino acids, including 8 essential amino acids
20 free-form fatty acids (such as lauric, linolenic, palmitic acid, oleic , and steric acid)
Vitamins B-1, B-2, C and E, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Zinc, Manganese, Phosphorus, Selenium, Sulphur, Sodium, Iron
Maca is also a rich source of phytonutrients.
The Incredible Benefits of Maca:
- Maca balances your hormones and increases fertility. Increases Sexual Performance/Endurance and Boosting the Libido.
- Maca has been used to alleviate the side affects of Menstrual Symptoms and aid Women going through Menopause
- Maca Increases Energy
- Maca Reduces Anxiety and Stress
- Maca Improves Mental Clarity and Focus
- Black Maca Improves Memory and Learning
- Maca Improves Blood Circulation, Improving Healing times and Preventing Anemia
- Maca aids with Strong Teeth and Bones
- Maca Improves Lean Muscle Development
- Maca Enhances Curves in Women with Proper Exercise
- Maca is so Nutrient Dense that it simply aids in general health
- Maca cleans up the skin and could possibly aid in extreme weather conditions
Maca has a distinct bitter, caramel-like, malt flavor. I find it goes best with Coffee and Chocolate. Here's the Smoothie I make it with. Oh and I don't measure anything...
Ingredients:
Fine Ground up Coffee of Choice - 2/3Tablespoon
Dark Chocolate, Cacao Nibs orCacao Powder I also add Chocolate Protein Powder after a workout
2 or 3 Frozen Bananas
About a Cup of Almond or Coconut Milk/Cream
2 Tablespoons of Maca Powder
Large Pinch of Cinnamon
Large Pinch of Vanilla
Dollop of Honey
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