Maca is a root vegetable grown high in the Peruvian Andes. It was sacred to the Incas and has been used as a food and medicine in South America for centuries. It is well known for its ability to help enhance strength and endurance. In fact, it is said that the Incan warriors would consume maca before long journeys and even battles. Today's warriors (athletes) are confirming what history has to say about this incredible superfood.
Seriously worth checking out, folks! I'm vouching for this, its a powerful food/supplement!
I do encourage you to use/eat in raw powder or food form, not pills/capsules etc... From what I've heard, it can be very watered down in pill form, & people either don't feel it, or start taking more than the natural recommended dosage. Trust me, just get it as a raw, organic FOOD powder & keep in fridge or freezer once opened, its amazing that way & stays fresh for a couple months!
I add heaping tablespoons of the raw dried root powder to my "famous superfood smoothies", and find them to be very effective! The natural energy burst feels like a couple cups of coffee without the jitters, & just lasts & lasts. Its an aphrodisiac that actually seems to work, too! My girlfriends & I are all abuzz about it for months now!!!! Here are some great basic ideas:
These are very similar to smoothies I love to make. MMMM!
Here is a yummy recipe for Maca as tea for a non-caffeinated morning (or anytime) pick-me-up: http://petite-physique.com/2012/recipe-cozy-maca-tea/
Ooooooh my goodness! Check out these delectable Raw Maca Hemp Chocolate Truffles(?!?!):
I am making these tonight!!!!!!!! ((((Drool)))))) ;-)
Below is another link so yummy & healthy, I am going to devote another blog post to just these "Maca Buzz Balls:"
Here is a chocolate chip maca truffle recipe too!
The goodness is overwhelming. ;-) What can be better than healthy, top-notch, guilt-free, sensual Maca & other superfood treats, though?!
Check out these amazing Goji-maca-Superfod Dehydrated bars......
http://blog.punkrawklabs.net/?p=128
....And yet another superfood cookie featuring Maca....with hemp, coconut & etc! Just lovely...
http://myojio.squarespace.com/recipes/desserts/5658517
Are you ready to try this beautiful superfood yet?
Where to buy raw Maca powder (I get mine locally at Wegman's, but here is a link for the type & brand I buy for smoothies etc):
http://www.vitacost.com/navitas-naturals-gelatinized-maca-powder?csrc=GPF-PA-858847000567&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw=&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=858847000567&gclid=CPPD_9uVyLcCFUyi4AoduBUAtg
Additional reading on Wikipedia about the Maca plant & root:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lepidium_meyenii
Questions? Comments? Please leave them for me below, and have a WONDERFUL, healthful, ENERGIZED, Maca-licious week!!!!! ;-)
Warmly, Christine Elizabeth
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