Maca, a natural Aphrodisiac

I found this interesting article and thought I would share it will my bloggers. It's always nice to have a natural "stimulate" to enhance the mood especially after a long day of work when you don't feel up to much. 

You just haven’t been into it lately.

Last night, you were “too tired.” Saturday you both fell asleep watching Louis C.K. make jokes about life as a divorced dad…let’s say the romance has been missing lately.

Enter Maca

Want to make your next Netflix night a little more exciting? Consider trying maca, the powdered root of the Lepidium Meyenii plant. Maca grows high in the mountains of Peru, and is known as a natural libido booster. In other words, it could be exactly what your love life is begging for.

Nutritious and Delicious

The Incas used maca for its ability to increase energy, focus and sex drive. It looks like a turnip, but tastes more like a potato, and contains carbohydrates, protein, fats and dietary fiber. It is also a good source of magnesium, selenium, calcium and iron, and is rich in plant sterols that have been shown to strengthen the immune system. In addition, maca contains vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and vitamin E.

Less Stress = More Sex

Clinical studies of maca’s effectiveness as an aphrodisiac on humans are limited, but anecdotal evidence suggests that the Incans were on to something. Besides its promising medicinal properties, some believe maca works because it is an adaptogen - a natural herb that increases the body’s resistance to stress. And less stress can lead to improved libido, and more sex!

Maca can be found in most health food stores as a supplement or in a powdered form that can be used in smoothies. Look for high-quality products such as Essential Living Foods Andean Power Maca Blend (note that maca, like other dietary supplements, is not reviewed or approved by the FDA, so always check with your doctor before using).

 Alright ladies and gent's go home and make your loved one some MACA and maybe you will get some lovin in return. :)

Here is a great recipe that I found that includes this wonder root! :)

Maca Superfood Smoothie Recipe

1 handful greens of your choice
1/2 cup to 1 cup fresh young coconut water
1 ripe banana
1 ripe kiwi fruit
1-2  T  maca powder
1 T coconut butter
1T  raw honey or agave nectar

Blend all ingredients until smooth