Over the last few years, South American Superfoods like Chia Seeds and Quinoa have made it to mainstream audiences. Maca Root is no exception – it is widely available in a power form that can be added to smoothies, yogurt, or mixed into milk for a malty drink. Although Maca’s popularity has been increasing, most people are unaware of its benefits. This is what makes Maca a true superfood.

• It is an Energizer

  

  • Consuming Maca can lead to a boost of energy and give you a sense of positive well-being by restoring hormone balance and endorphins.
    • Mac helps balance all hormones – notably estrogen in women and testosterone in men.
  • It helps stabilize blood sugar, which means that you will not experience typical negative effects of caffeine or “sugar crash.”
• Helps You Combat Stress
  • Maca is known as an adaptogen – it helps your body cope with external stresses like work, and internal stresses like illnesses.
  • It also helps reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, and improves your mood.
• Improve Memory
  • Maca has shown to improve wakefulness and alertness by stimulating the hypothalamus, which helps with focusing and concentration. This is important for memory and completing tasks.
• Nutrient Rich
  • Maca Root contains roughly 18% protein and is full of other nutrients and vitamins including Vitamins B and C, Magnesium, Calcium and Potassium.
  • It is full of Iron to assist blood cell production.
  • It is also a major antioxidant.
• Clear Skin
  • Maca has been shown to clear acne when ingested (from the antioxidants and nutrients), and make skin more resilient and less sensitive.

Clean Recipes

Maca Powder has a pleasant slightly sweet and slightly malty flavour. It tastes good when mixed with water, but milk/coconut milk/yogurt bring out the natural sweetness.

Get your Maca boost early in the morning with a quick Maca-Chia-Cocoa Shot.

Ingredients:

3 tsp Maca Powder

1 to 3 tbsp Chia Seeds

1/4 tsp Cocoa Powder

Glass of Milk

(Honey, Optional)

Mix everything together and enjoy it immediately. The Maca Powder provides some sweetness, but honey or other preferred sweeteners can be added.