18/10/2017
I guess many people like a Millionaire cake, so gooey and chocolaty...But tell me honestly who tried RAW Super food Millionaire cake? One of the secret ingredients of it is Maca caramel which is not only heavenly tasty but has many benefits for health.
Maca is a Peruvian plant growing in high mountains and getting its strength from them. There are 4 different types of Maca: black, red, yellow and purple and all of them are truly powerful.
Maca is a true nutritional powerhouse. Dried Maca root contains 13-16% protein, 8.5% fibre, 19 essential amino acids, vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C and D, minerals iron, magnesium, copper, zinc, sodium, potassium, calcium, several glucosinolates, 20 free fatty acids, and unique compounds called macaenes and macamides.
Beyond that, Maca is one of only a handful of foods considered to be an "adaptogen," or a food that raises overall life force energy.
Research has revealed that Maca works to boost the overall physical functioning of the body as well as to lift mood..Maca promotes improvement in the hormonal, physical and emotional states of regular people every day.
Incan warriors are said to have consumed Maca before battle increase their prowess. More recent studies have shown that Maca improves stamina in distance racing and helps to build muscle.
Maca has shown positive results for reducing the effects of chronic fatigue syndrome.
Traditionally, Maca has been regarded as a potent aphrodisiac among the native Peruvian population. More recently Maca has been very successful in increasing the libido of both men and women.
One study also has shown that Maca can help men overcome erectile dysfunction.
Recent studies have also shown that Maca’s positive effects on mood lead to a reduction in self perceived anxiety and stress. That makes Maca very unique, in the sense that it boosts energy without causing any sort of stress.
One of the most common uses for Maca is to relieve the symptoms of menopause.
It also supports mental clarity as well as the ability to focus.
One of the most interesting properties of Maca is that it has been seen to improve blood circulation, thereby reducing anaemia and improving wound healing time. People on blood pressure medication should monitor themselves carefully when starting to take Maca as their blood pressure may decrease from taking it.
Traditionally Maca has been used to stimulate the growth of hair as well as to prevent hair loss.
In circumstances where acne is related to an imbalance of hormones, taking Maca can be productive as a treatment for acne. A recent study done on mice found that Maca improved both osteoporosis and osteoarthritis conditions.
Maca has been shown to stimulate thyroid function, most likely due to its hormone balancing properties.
You can intake Maca in capsules or add this powder to your meal or morning green shake but it can't compete with pleasure of eating Maca's caramel chocolates..
