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Maca: Ancient Peruvian Superfood!
Maca is a superfood-food-herb with an outstanding ability to increase energy, endurance and strength. Maca is a favorite of raw-foodists, vegetarians, adventurers, extreme athletes, dessert chefs and food alchemists.
What is Maca?
Maca has traditionally been a staple superfood-food-herb in the harsh cold climates of the high Andes in Peru for thousands of years. Maca grows at an elevation of 11,000-14,000 feet making it likely the highest altitude food-herb crop in the world. The character and properties of maca have been developed by the extreme conditions under which it grows. This makes Maca an excellent food-herb choice for individuals living in cold climates and/or at high altitudes and/or with extreme lifestyles.
Maca is a member of the cruciferous family of plants. It is a distant relative of the common radish. The maca plant produces leaves that grow close to the ground and the plant produces a small, off-white flower typical to the cruciferous family. The main part of interest for this plant, however, is the radish-like tuberous root.
Historical and Traditional Use of Maca
Archeological evidence has been found, that maca was domesticated over 2,000 years ago by the predecessors of the Incan people. Even today, for many indigenous inhabitants of the Andes, Maca is still one of the most vital and valuable of all commodities.
The maca root has been used over the ages for its nutritional and herbal qualities. Once harvested, the maca root was traditionally dried, then powdered. Once powdered it was either eaten or put into sacs and traded for other commodities. Oftentimes cacao nibs and beans (raw chocolate) would come up the Andes from the jungle and in exchange maca would go down from the Andes into the jungle. These two foods (maca and cacao) have a unique affinity and history which is evident when one tries eating them together. Both cacao and maca were used as money by ancient indigenous peoples.
Maca's Remarkable Reputation
Maca's reputation as a powerful strength and stamina enhancer as well as libido-enhancing food-herb stretches back into prehistory. Maca, like goji berries and ginseng, is a powerful adaptogen, which means it has the ability to balance and stabilize the body's systems (cardiovascular system, nervous system, musculature, lymphatic system, etc.). As an adaptogen, maca can provide more energy if it is needed, but if it is not, it will not overstimulate. Adaptogens also boost immunity and increase the body's overall vitality by 10-15% according to most studies. Rather than addressing a specific symptom, adaptogens are used to improve the overall adaptability of the whole body to diverse and challenging situations and stress.
During the height of the Incan Empire, legend has it that Incan warriors would consume maca before entering into battle. This would make them fiercely strong. But after conquering a city the Incan soldiers were prohibited from using maca, to protect the women from excessive sexual impulses.
| UPC | 803813906206 |
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| Manufacturer | Sunfood |
| Benefits | Said to improve memory, oxygen in the blood, neurotransmitter function and libido, studies have also shown that the adaptogens in maca can boost your immunity and increase your bodys overall vitality by 10-15%. Containing 60% carbohydrates, 9% fiber and almost 10% protein, dried maca powder is high in lipid content, including linoleic, palmitic and oleic acid. Maca is mineral-rich with calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, sulfur and iron, and contains trace minerals, such as zinc, copper, selenium, manganese and silica. Additionally, as a good source of vitamins and sterols, Maca contains nearly 20 different amino acids and seven essential amino acids, giving you a wide variety of benefits for your on-the-go lifestyle.
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| Recommended Usage | We deliver maca to you as a dried, raw, organic root powder. You may use a tablespoon or more of this powder in smoothies, teas, nut milks, coffee or just about any natural beverage you can think of. Maca is a great addition to desserts and sweet treats, favorite beverages, protein drinks, nut butters, desserts and raw chocolate creations. Additionally, maca may be added to homemade jams, broths and puddings. |
| Country of Origin | Peru |
| Ingredients | Organic Raw Maca Root Powder |
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| Specifications | Organic, Raw, Vegan |
| Great for | Anti-Aging, Balance Hormones, Bone Strength, Brain Function, Endurance, Energy, Expecting Moms, Fiber, Protein, Reproductive Health, Stamina |
| Storage | Store in cool, dry place. |
| Recipes | Sunfood Super Smoothie Chocolate-Vanilla Bean Dream Smoothie OH WOW Cacao Superfood Greens Booster! Smoothie Fly High Goji Berry Bonanza Smoothie |
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- There has been such a great change in my hubby's energy!! Review by It's his magic energy food !
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My hubby was beginning to lose his stamina, because of work,not eating properly.Until i then had to take over and start making sure he'd get the proper rest and eat right. He all of a sudden start feeling vibrant again,and looking so much better! All thanks to his green veggies and the magic energy food(Maca).I have recommended to many friends and family! Thank you once again! Very happy once again in Chicago, Illinois (Posted on 8/31/11)Rating - Can't live without it Review by gomustangs
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This product is so extreme that my husband can tell if I haven't put it in his smoothie in the morning. He works very early and there is no time to get up and fix a nutritious breakfast. So I make a smoothie with Almond milk, water = 1 c. liquid, 1/2 c. dry oats, 1 frozen banana, or other fresh fruit, 2 tiny scoops of the MSM powder, 1 scoop of Maca (heaping T.), 1 T. Royal Jelly (don't use powdered - it's worthless) 1 scoop of "Amazing Grass's green superfood". THis comes out to about 2 cups of smoothie. Oh and sometimes, deepending on how hot the day I will use some chia seeds. He is a welder and it's hot out there. He regularly lifts 150 pounds of steel at a time for 10 hours. He is 52 and outworks ALL of his white bread eating co-workers who are in their early to late 30's. Recently he donated stem cells to his brother whom has cancer. The Dr.s at the Fred Hutchison cancer Inst. were so amazed at his blood results there requested to draw more so that they could test it and find out why he is so healthy at this age. They asked "Who is your Dr.?" He said, "My wife". (Posted on 8/14/11)Rating - Energy! Review by In Love with Your Maca
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Thank you for providing the world with the best maca! I put a big spoonful in my smoothie and juice every day and it sustains me throughout the day. Plus, I've noticed it balances my hormones. I'm grateful to Sunfood...( : (Posted on 8/5/11)Rating
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