Maca Day to Day: Adding Maca to Your Diet

There are a lot of factors to consider when you’re planning a significant change to your wellness routine. You may have to rearrange your daily schedule to make time for the gym, or at least for a walk around the neighborhood. And before you make any big alterations to your regular diet, you should probably consider consulting with a licensed medical professional. Sometimes you’ll find that only a few minor changes can yield big results. Adding more superfoods to your diet is one idea, with healthy fruits and veggies packing lots of nutrients for few calories. Maca root is a great example of that. For centuries, it has been celebrated for its ability to enhance energy, stamina, and overall well-being. If you're looking for a natural way to boost your health, maca root deserves a place in your diet.

What Is Maca Root?

Maca is a cruciferous vegetable related to broccoli, kale, and cauliflower. Its edible root, which resembles a small turnip, is the part most commonly consumed. Maca is traditionally dried and ground into a fine powder, making it easy to incorporate into smoothies, baked goods, or even coffee. It’s also available in capsules and liquid extracts for added convenience.

Rich in vitamins and minerals, maca provides vitamin C, iron, and copper, along with an array of amino acids and antioxidants. It’s known for its adaptogenic properties, meaning it helps your body adapt to stress and maintain balance.

Why Add Maca to Your Diet?

1. Boosts Energy and StaminaMaca is a natural energy enhancer. Unlike caffeine, which can lead to jitters or crashes, maca provides sustained energy by supporting your adrenal glands and balancing hormone levels. It’s a favorite among athletes and fitness enthusiasts for its endurance-boosting effects.
2. Supports Hormonal BalanceOne of maca’s most popular benefits is its ability to promote hormonal health. For women, it may help alleviate symptoms of PMS and menopause, such as mood swings and hot flashes. For men, it’s been associated with improved libido and reproductive health.
3. Enhances Mood and Cognitive FunctionMaca contains compounds that may support brain function and reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. Regular use has been linked to better focus, clarity, and overall mental well-being.
4. Easy to UseIncorporating maca into your diet is simple. Add a teaspoon of maca powder to your morning smoothie, oatmeal, or coffee for a daily health boost.

Maca Recipes for Every Day

You don’t need to spend hours sweating over the stove to get the benefits of maca root. Here at The Maca Team, we’ve collected a variety of recipes that can help you add maca to your routine with minimal effort. Here are some of our favorites!

Maca Smoothies

Smoothies are perhaps the best, easiest way to fit maca into your diet. Just add a teaspoon or two of one of our maca powders to a few more ingredients in your blender, and you’re good to go.

Maca goes really well with strawberries and bananas in our opinion. This is a classic strawberry banana flaxseed smoothie recipe that we all have enjoyed many times with our morning Maca powder dosage.

Ingredients:

• 6-10 medium fresh strawberries
• 1 banana
• 1-3 t maca powder
• 1/4 cup rice or almond milk
• 1/2 t vanilla extract
• 1 t flaxseed oil
• 1 C ice cubes (if you want a cold drink)

Preparation:

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy this healthy strawberry banana smoothie immediately.

Maca Coffee

Discover the power of maca coffee with our energizing blend, rich in vitamins, essential amino acids, and potent antioxidants. Crafted from a select few organic ingredients, this maca coffee offers the perfect morning boost without the jitters.

A Fan Favorite Recipe: "Bulletproof" Morning Motivator

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces rice or almond milk - warm to your preferred temperature
• 1 T Morning Motivator (more or less to taste)
• 1-2 t - Coconut oil (melted)

Preparation:

Place all ingredients in a blender and mix thoroughly. Enjoy immediately. If you have any favorite ways to use The Morning Motivator please send them in and we'll share them with the rest of The Maca Team.

Traditional Maca Recipes

Maca has been a steady part of diets in the Peruvian Andes for centuries. The most common traditional way to enjoy Maca in the high Andes is to make a porridge with whole Maca roots called Mazamorra de Maca. This is how people living in the Andes have eaten Maca for 1000s of years and it’s still a great way to get the benefits of Maca. A bowl of Peruvian Mazamorra de Maca makes for a hearty, filling, and nutritious meal. Most people notice that it leaves them satisfied for many hours.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (130g) Maca chips
• 1 cup (130g) flour
• ¼ cup (32g) sugar (honey or other sweetener)
• 2 cups (250ml) milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• Clove, cinnamon and/or anise to taste
• 4 cups (500 ml) water

Preparation:

Simmer the Maca chips in water along with spices until soft (about 1 hour), adding water if necessary. Add flour, sugar and milk and simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes. Enjoy immediately. Mazamorra may be kept in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.

Any Questions?

Have any questions about how to get the most of your maca? We’d love to hear them! Don’t hesitate to Contact Us using our web form, or call us toll-free at 888-919-8616.

Enjoy the Day!