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    Health benefits of maca powder

    30 Jan 2015 2:55 AM | Posted by
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    Miranda Kerr recently dished on her superfood smoothie, and it contained an ingredient we’re not so familiar with: maca powder.

    So, naturally, due to our desire to have the skin, body and hair of a supermodel, we just had to do some research on this maca, which unfortunately isn’t a misspelling for ‘Maccas’…

    What is maca powder?

    Maca powder is sourced from the root of the maca plant, which grows only in the glacial slopes of the Andes Mountains in Peru. The root was first used in medicines, but is now commonly ground into a powder form and taken for its many health benefits.

    What are the benefits of maca powder?

    Maca powder is especially known for its ability to balance hormones, so if you’re going through menopause or having menstrual problems, it can actually help to alleviate some of the symptoms. The powder has been proven to boost fertility in men and women (there have even been cases of increased sperm count in males), plus it can amp up sexual desire to get things going in the bedroom in the first place!

    Hormonal troubles and baby-making aside, maca powder is rich in vitamins, calcium, zinc and iron, all of which can help to increase energy, clear up skin, reduce stress and improve immunity.

    Alright, I’m in – what’s the best way to consume maca powder?

    You can do like Miranda does and add a spoonful to your favourite smoothie recipe, or even just to your daily coffee, oatmeal or hot chocolate (it has a nutty flavour).  Maca is really versatile, so why not get creative and try out some recipes? With just a quick google, we’ve already seen the likes of maca superfood balls, maca ice cream and even maca salted caramel cookies – yummo!

    Maca powders available in Australia:

    1. Swisse Organic Maca Superfood Powder ($14.99, 100g, swisse.com/au)

    2. Bioglan Superfoods Maca Powder ($12.95, 100g, www.priceline.com.au)

    3. Isowhey Organice Maca, Cacao + Mesquite Superfood ($17.95, 70g, www.isowhey.com.au)

    4. Power Super Foods Maca Powder ($19.95, 200g, www.powersuperfoods.com.au)

    Did you know maca powder had so many benefits? Have you ever tried it? Let us know how you like to use it in the comments below!


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    116 Member Comments

    S-P 25 Aug 2019 2:18 PM

    I had not heard of Maca powder before now. I like it's hormone balancing properties. Thank you for this article.

    Lucy16 16 Nov 2018 12:05 AM

    Yes there are health benefits but I use maca for it’s delicious caramel taste in baking and smoothies!

    careglio 8 Oct 2018 11:28 PM

    Interesting benefits

    Chicklet 20 Jun 2018 8:53 PM

    I’ve heard of Maca but didn’t know a lot about it.

    hthorpe 20 Jun 2018 12:38 PM

    This is the first I'm hearing about Maca, but sounds great!

    AP1992 3 Jun 2018 8:53 PM

    Great article

    You beauty 18 May 2018 7:32 PM

    I use maca powder, not a fan of the taste, but ok in smoothies and desserts.

    Jannz 11 Jan 2018 12:23 PM

    Never really tried maca before but I remember Miranda Kerr raving about it. Well, if it works for her then I'm definitely in!

    josella432 2 Sep 2017 7:56 PM

    Yep I've used maca powder!

    Miss19 24 Aug 2017 10:18 PM

    I had taken the maca supplements before but I didn't notice any difference

    skincare junkie 24 Jun 2017 4:46 PM

    I've not heard of maca powder before, and the benefits sound too good to be true.

    BeautifulJusty 24 May 2017 7:09 AM

    I've heard that maca powder is great for balancing out the hormones

    Shop A Everyday 5 Apr 2017 1:30 AM

    I bought some of this, wow it is strong flavoured!!!

    Shaugh 19 Mar 2017 1:14 PM

    I have been using Macca for years I feel great when I take it, and feel the difference when I run out & haven't taken it in a week or so. I usually sprinkle a teaspoon on my cereal or put it in a smoothie. It has an acquired taste but, mixed with yogurt fruit & nuts it tastes good. It seems to balance hormones nicely.

    clearcrystalwater 4 Dec 2016 4:52 PM

    I haven't tried maca before - could be a nice addition to a vego lifestyle and help add a little more interest.

    Shop A Everyday 20 Nov 2016 3:31 PM

    Sounds awesome, I will have to try and find some of this

    Ellie585 18 Nov 2016 7:36 PM

    I have heard a lot about Maca

    preciousia 18 Jun 2016 7:25 AM

    wow. how would you take it other than mixing it in a smoothie?

    sporty_ytl 6 Jan 2016 11:03 PM

    I might give it a try.

    SMP-kitten 28 Nov 2015 9:26 AM

    It's a frequent smoothie ingredient for me - the taste is pretty subtle. I've been having this for months :)

    Yohanna 13 Nov 2015 7:02 PM

    Maca is another fad packaged powder shmear...need to eat real food people for good health. Fruit and veg,some seed/nut stuff that is all

    Chicklet 9 Nov 2015 9:03 PM

    I'd like to see some of the evidence around these claims - seems a lot for a powder to achieve.

    Pink_Sugar 9 Nov 2015 5:33 PM

    Is this a gimmick or for real? :-/

    Katalina1007 11 Apr 2015 10:26 AM

    I've never heard of maca powder before - sounds very interesting!

    Truth 10 Apr 2015 5:57 AM

    I use it when I'm feeling abit flat like a week before my monthly, I use it in my smoothie, I don't really like the taste that much at all but I down it down.

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