Hello readers,
Another fantastic day ahead of us, the sun is shining, what more could we want apart from a money tree at the bottom of the garden…lol We are all allowed to wish 😀
Ok, this post is a little different and I thought for those of you who haven’t heard about Maca, it might give some insight and be beneficial.
Enjoy the sun 😎
Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is is a plant which grows way up high in the Andes of central Peru in harsh conditions and is classified as cruciferous vegetable, meaning its part of the cabbage family of vegetables and comes in colours of black, red and yellow being the most common. Maca has been found in Peru for approximately 2000 years being used in culinary delights and medicinal use. The root of the Maca plant is where the magic is, it’s dried out and then ground into a powder. These days it can be found not only in powder form but also in liquid and capsules. With its earthy, nutty flavour, it’s not a desired taste so many people choose to add to their cereal, sweet treats or smoothies. I used to add mine to a glass of orange juice first thing and for me this worked well.
Maca root powder is high in carbs, low in fat has a fair amount of fibre and rich in a number of nutrients, including vitamin C, copper and iron. It also contains many bioactive plant compounds. Also, it contains various plant compounds, including glucosinolates and polyphenols.
One ounce or 28 grams of Maca root powder contains:
Research on Maca is still in its early stages but, the research which has been done is extremely promising for many area’s of our bodies.
Could this one-day be recognised as one of the next natural super foods?
Maca can be easily found these days in some supermarkets, health stores or from vast online retailers.
Yellow Maca is the most commonly available, other varieties like red and black may possess different biological properties and more difficult to source.
I bought the yellow Maca powder online from amazon here is a link Maca Powder
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