Health Food Spotlight: Raw Maca Powder
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The other day, my friend from work was kind enough to make me a green smoothie with Maca Powder in it for an extra zing. Maca what, you ask. If you’re like me you may have never heard of it, but let me tell you that you most definitely want to.
This powder is made special from a root vegetable grown in the mountains of Peru. Nutrient-packed with minerals, amino acids, vitamins and enzymes, this superfood also contains 55 helpful phytochemicals.
But that’s not all! Here are just a few other benefits of this miracle powder*
*from SuperFoodLiving.com
- Phytochemicals for increased energy levels & feeling of happiness
- packed 20 different fatty acids, along with various beneficial vitamins and minerals like B12 and Vitamin C
- Can improve your sex life (go libido!)
- known to improve fertility
- Contributes to the regulation of hormones
- Reduces some forms of stress, making for a happier, more positive day!
- Can help enhance the memory & improve general learning throughout the day
- Is said to reduce signs of aging, leaving the skin healthy, glowing and beautiful
Maca powder tastes wonderful in a smoothie or milkshake, or even added into your morning oatmeal. You may pick it up at your local health food store. Go ahead, reap the benefits! You owe it to yourself.
