Benefits of Maca and Hormone Balancing Smoothie
What is Maca: It is a cruciferous root vegetable grown in the Andes mountains of Peru that looks like a cross between a radish and a turnip.
Read benefits of Maca and hormone balancing smoothie made with maca.
Benefits of Maca:
- Maca is an adaptogenic root that helps your body handle and manage stress
- It’s known for increasing libido
- It is nourishing to the adrenals
- It is helpful in boosting energy
- Promotes fertility in men
- Maca can help menstrual issues and reduce menopause symptoms
- High in energy boosting B vitamins
- It has a nutty tastes to foods that add flavor to recipes
- It can be used as a thickener in soups and smoothies
- It is high in vital minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and magnesium
- Can improve skin conditions such as acne
- Can help to reduce anxiety, stress, depression or mood swings because it contains amino acids the building blocks of feel good neurotransmitters
Take Note and Caution:
If you are pregnant or lactating you should avoid taking maca.
Start with a few tsp and work up to a maximum of two tablespoons.
Maca is a goitrogen so be careful if you have thyroid issues.
Always talk to your doctor before taking a new supplement and check for possible interactions with other medications.
This is a brand I have tried and liked: Maca
Ingredients:
1 cup frozen blueberries
1-2 Tsp Maca
2 Tbsp Raw Cacao Powder
2 cups coconut milk, full fat in a can
1 Tbsp raw organic honey
OR 1/4 tsp stevia powder extract
1 tablespoon collagen peptides (order here)
Directions:
Put everything in a blender until well combined.
Drink it all yourself or share it with a lucky friend!
Do you want more maca recipes?
Try my friend Mary’s Maca Truffels
Find Maca here:
Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lepidium_meyenii
Goitrogen Podcast: Chris Kresser
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Would you recommend this for adolescents or caution against it? I never see nutrition and holistic advice in reference to its safety and use with children so I never know what to do!
Thanks!
You can do a lot with food. I would just work on the your persons diet, making sure they get protein and fat every meal will go a long way. Try to reduce processed food, sugar and bread and the hormones usually start to regulate. Also look at sleeping enough and some movement.
I am wondering if this raises testosterone levels. I have PCOS, polycystic ovary syndrome, which cause unnaturally high testosterone levels in women.
When you refer to coconut milk in this recipe, is it coconut milk beverage? Or full-fat coconut milk (canned version)? If it’s the beverage, is that too processed for Paleo? Are there certain brands you like?
Click the link and you will see the type I recommend. I only use full fat from a can unless I make my own.
What’s your opinion on gelatinized maca powder versus raw? I’ve read gelatinized is better for the digestive system. Just curious!
sounds like you know more than I do about it..I like to get my gelatin from bones!
what are your thoughts on just taking this in pill form?
I would just be cautious and see how you feel. If you have a thyroid problem I would check you levels often.Make sure to get plenty of iodine. Remember this can’t make up for lifestyle and diet interventions to balance hormones.
Im an 80/20 paleo lifestyle. i was looking into this more for a libido boost as I have none since the birth of my daughter. My doctor has no help in this department so I am looking into holistic methods.
Thanks
Going 100% percent would probably help your energy and sex drive. Listen to our adrenal fatigue podcast with Vanessa and also Dr Kalish.
That will really help you.
I am wondering why maca should be avoided while lactating. Thanks!
I am not sure but that is what the sources I read advised. It is always a good idea to err on the side of caution during pregnancy and lactation.
I consume 1 tsp per day, and I have been lactating for years. I think the maca really helps with the fluctuating hormones lactating made me feel. Just my experience. I only use Navitas gelatinized maca. I read that was best.