Next up on the Superfood Series… MACA!!!

The next food in our superfood series might pique your interest because of its strong medicinal and aphrodisiac properties.  Here is an excerpt straight out of David Wolfe’s book:

Legend has it that during the height of the Incan empire, Incan warriors would consume maca before entering into battle to make them fiercely strong, but after conquering a city the Incan soldiers were prohibited from using maca, to protect the women from the excessive sexual desires of the men.”

Maca is a great addition to your morning smoothie – it has a slightly malted flavor combined with a sweet butterscotch flavor.  I like to add about a tablespoon into my green smoothies in the morning to get it into my diet.  There will be a few recipes for you at the end of this post, but here are some health benefits!!

Maca is known to improve the following conditions:

• Anemia
• Chronic fatigue
• Depression
• Infertility
• Malnutrition
• Menopausal symptoms
• Menstrual discomfort
• Poor memory
• Stress tension

Maca is a pretty powerful food!  You can buy it as a dried powder, or also take it in a capsule.  Whole Foods or your local organic grocery store will absolutely have it!

As promised, here are a few recipes!

Maca Superfood Smoothie

1 handful of greens (I like spinach)
½ cup – 1 cup fresh young coconut water
1 ripe banana
1 ripe kiwifruit
1 tablespoon dried maca powder
1 tablespoon coconut butter
1 tablespoon raw honey

Blend all ingredients until smooth.

Spicy Maca Soup

2 tablespoons organic maca powder
1 ½ cups fresh tomato juice
½ fresh cucumber
1 to 2 stalks celery
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Season to taste (salt, pepper, etc.)

Blend all ingredients except pepper until smooth.  Stir in pepper and enjoy this refreshing soup.

Cacao Maca Milkshake

2 brazil nuts
1 cup almond milk
1/4 cup dates
2 tablespoons organic cacao nibs
2 tablespoons organic cacao powder
1 teaspoon maca powder

Blend on high until dates and nuts are liquified.  Add 1 cup of ice (or more) and blend until frosty.

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**I’d love to hear your feedback!  Please leave a comment below if you like the superfood series and want more posts on this topic.  Also please comment if you have tried or want to try maca! **