ANDEAN MACA, THE SPORTS SUPPLEMENT
Although Andean maca is recently considered a superfood, its history is older:
Original from the Andes Mountains, this root belongs to the cruciferous family (broccoli, radish or watercress...). It is not easy to find, since it is cultivated at more than 4,000 meters above sea level, for this reason, it has been a crucial food for populations in the heights of the Andes as an invigorating and revitalizing medicinal treatment.
How is it taken?
It is very easy to take as it is usually available as a supplement in powders or capsules . Therefore, in some brands you can take it as a smoothie. Later you will find a fantastic recipe.What are the benefits of Andean Maca?
1. Increases energy
Thanks to their high vitamin, fatty acid and protein content, these ingredients naturally increase energy.2. Maintain your bone density.
In addition to vitamins, maca has a high calcium content, important for maintaining strong bones and preventing future injuries.3. Improve your mood
The natural fatty acids that maca provides are necessary to maintain balance in the mood of your brain. So they relieve some symptoms such as depression, anxiety or stress.4. Helps with the symptoms of menopause.
Recent studies have shown that it helps to normalize the common symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, sleep disorders, night sweats, depression... Finally, we leave you a great recipe to enjoy Andean maca.Recipe
Don't know how to take this amazing superfood? We leave you a recipe:Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon Andean maca powder
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 spoon of vanilla
- 1 teaspoon of cacao nibs
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
- a pinch of salt
