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Maca and Spirulina can taste a bit “strong” in a smoothie.  This recipe works well and is loaded with vitamins, minerals and protein.

1-1/2 Cups Chocolate soy milk

1 tsp Spirulina

1 tsp Maca powder

1/16 tsp pure stevia powder

1 banana

1 tsp Sunflower butter

1 tsp Hemp oil

6 ice cubes

Everything goes in the blender till smooth.  Enjoy.

Key benefits of using Maca root:

• Increases libido
• Addresses PMS/Mood Swings/Ease Hot Flashes and other menopause symptoms/Hormone replacement therapy alternative
  
• Enhance brain function
• Improves sleep
• Slows aging process
• Increases stamina and energy
• Helps you adapt to stress
• Good source of calcium

Give Maca root a try and see for yourself.  I’ve had great success with it myself.  It’s a great addition to smoothies and juice.  You can find more information in my Nutrition section as well as order some for yourself.

Adaptogen is a term associated with herbs that increase the body’s resistance to stress, trauma anxiety and fatigue.  I don’t know anybody that would say they couldn’t use a little help in those areas.  In the past these herbs were referred to as rejuvedating herbs, qi tonics or restoratives.

All adaptogens contain antioxidents, but antioxidents are not necessarily adaptogens and that is not their primmary mode of action.  Adaptogens allow the body to counter adverse physical, chemical or biological stressors by raising nonspecific resistance toward stress, thus allowing the organism to “adapt” to the stressful circumstances.

An adaptiongen is:

*non-toxic

*produces a nonspecific response in the body and an increase in the power of resistance against multiple stressors including physical, chemical or biological agents.

*has a normalizing influence on physiology, irrespective of the direction of change from physiological norms caused by the stressor.

Adaptogenic herbs are distinct from other substances in their ability to balance endocrine hormones and the immune system.  Adaptogens are proposed to have a normalizing effect on the body and to be capable of either toning down the activity of hyperfunctioning systems or strengthening the activity of hypofunctioning systems.

Peruvian Maca root is an adaptogen.  You can read more about Maca root in my Nutrition.

I find the best way to take your daily dose of Peruvian Maca root powder is to add it to a smoothie or juice.

In a blender I put 1 cup of Kefir,  Kefir is related to yogurt.  It is pourable.

1 tsp Maca root powder

1/2 tsp to 1 tsp Spirulina powder

1/8 tsp pure Stevia powder

1/2-1 cup frozen fruit of my choice

1 tsp of Hemp oil.  Use can use Flax seed oil or any number of healthy oils.

I blend it well.  Pour and enjoy.

You can do many variations on smoothies.  Experiment with ingredients and see what tastes good, but remains healthy.

I have also used juice and ice in the blender when I’m out of Kefir.  You could also use yogurt, hemp, soy, rice milk.

To order your Maca go to the Nutrition page and click on the link.  There is more information about the benefits of Maca.

I just added a Nutrition page to my site. I’ve explored many ways to enhance your health and well being through diet over the years. I plan on sharing my knowledge with you in the coming months. I have started with Maca. Check it out. I have more to add, but sleep is calling me tonight.