How much do you know about Maca? You will be surprised to know its benefits, and will immediately want to incorporate it into your daily routine.

You can call it whatever you want: Lepidium meyenii or maca. The truth is that this plant comes from the same family as broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage, which grows in the Peruvian Andes, and has traditionally been given culinary and medicinal uses.

What is maca for?

This plant is adaptogenic, and according to holistic nutritionist Priscilla Soler: "Adaptogens are the queens of medicinal herbs to restore health, vitality, immunity, resistance, and longevity." So, it has the ability to identify what your body requires and supply it, which is better understood by analyzing its properties.

Maca’s properties:

• Maca root powder is very nutritious, due to its source of vitamins and minerals, and is rich in fiber, and protein.

• Its flavonoid compounds can help with mental health.

• It works as a food supplement, increasing energy.

How to use Maca and when to take it?

Maca is easy to incorporate into your diet. As for its uses in the kitchen, it can be used in soups, liquids such as milk, coffee, or smoothies, it can also be eaten with cereals or in energy bars.

To conclude, this Andean miracle is known for relieving fatigue, stress, and anxiety, provides energy to undertake daily tasks and play sports, and helps increase stamina and strength.

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