Some of the benefits of Maca Root may include:
- Increasing libido
- Reducing erectile dysfunction
- Raising energy levels
- Improving fertility
- Helping with mood disorders such as anxiety
- Lowering blood pressure
- Decreasing damage from the sun
- Antioxidants – combating free radicals
- Mitigating symptoms of menopause
- Reducing prostate size
According healthline.com, one ounce of maca root powder contains: One ounce (28 grams) of maca root powder contains:
Calories: 91
Carbs: 20 grams
Protein: 4 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Fat: 1 gram
Vitamin C: 133% of the RDI
Copper: 85% of the RDI
Iron: 23% of the RDI
Potassium: 16% of the RDI
Vitamin B6: 15% of the RDI
Manganese: 10% of the RDI
Suggested Dosages – In powdered form, the recommended does is between 1-3 teaspoons per day. In capsule form, the recommended dosage is 500mg per day.
Side Effects– There is not enough evidence to determine if maca root is safe to take during pregnancy. If you have an estrogen sensitivity, it is not recommended to use maca root.
Add 1 tsp. Herb to 8oz of spring water, coconut water, smoothie, coconut or almond milk, sweeten with Agave Nectar drink 3 times a day.
Warming Winter Smoothie Recipe (organicauthority.com)
Ingredients
6 cups nondairy milk, water or tea
1 banana (raw or frozen)
handful of raw nuts (I love Brazil nuts in here but any kind will do)
3 tablespoons raw chocolate powder
2 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons hemp seeds
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon maca powder
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (a bit more if you have a sweet tooth, but not too much!)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon each: dried ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom
pinch sea salt and cayenne pepper
Instructions
Add all ingredients to your blender and process until smooth.
Note: If you’re making this into a warm smoothie, take precaution when blending hot liquids as heat expands. The heat willpush everything up and blow the top off of your blender! So, if you have a low setting, start there. Also, take the plug of the lid out if you have that option so the air can escape.
Recipe
Hormone Balancing Almond, Maca & Cinnamon Smoothie (Wallflowerkitchen.com)
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 – 2 tsp maca powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- (Optional) 1 tbsp raw protein powder, (I used hemp)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups dairy-free milk
- Approx 10 ice cubes
- 2 medjool dates, pitted
Instructions
- Simply add everything to a blender and mix until smooth.
- Taste and adjust flavors, if necessary.
- Serve and enjoy!
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