Maca has become a staple ingredient in smoothies because of the powerful health benefits they are known to have. You might have seen this superfood on our menu before and thought, “what is maca, anyway?” Well, you’ve come to the right place!
Maca is typically found in powder form so it can easily be blended into smoothies and lattes. The ancient Peruvian herb is actually a root. Maca has a very subtle taste, so don’t expect a huge difference in the taste of your smoothie when using maca. But what you can expect are these amazing health benefits! Here are four of our favorite health benefits of maca:
Maca adds a boost of energy
Who wouldn’t mind a little energy boost these days? Skip the cup of coffee and discover the energy boosting effects of maca. Studies have shown that consuming maca can lead to increased energy that is sustained throughout the day. This is extremely helpful to athletes who are looking to increase endurance.
2. Maca is an Adaptogen
Adaptogens are great for everyone. Adaptogens naturally help the body adapt to all types of stress and balance the mind. That being said, maca can help lower stress levels. Other adaptogen ingredients that we have in-store are reishi and ashwagandha.
3. It a mood-improving superfood
Along with increasing energy levels, Maca is also known to improve mood and memory. Specifically, studies have shown that consuming maca can help with anxiety. This may have to do with maca being an adaptogen.
4. Maca contains antioxidants and vitamins
When you add maca to a smoothie, you are also adding in a bunch of vitamins and minerals. Some of the top vitamins and minerals in maca are Vitamin C, Copper, Iron, and Potassium.
If you’re looking to add this powerful superfood into your diet, stop by The Herd Juicery and try one of our many smoothies or lattes which contain maca! Smoothies that maca can be found in are the Mojo Rising, Nutter Butter and Radical Green. We also have 3 superfood lattes with maca, which are the Galaxy, The Fix, and the Shroom latte. These lattes come hot or iced and are filled with unique ingredients that you won’t find anywhere else! You can also find maca as one of the many adaptogens included in our delicious Adaptogen Chocolates.
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