The cruciferous vegetables, which include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and kale, are the target of much vegetable prejudice. Which is too bad, because, gram for gram, no group of botanicals has more medicinal value than the crucifera. Which are loaded with detoxification chemicals that fight cancer, reduce inflammation and support liver health.
The latest member of the cruciferous family to attract the attention of the health conscious is Maca, the Central American native known as “Peruvian Ginseng”. First described by Spanish Conquistadors in the fifteen hundreds, Maca has been used by indigenous Peruvians for centuries and is prized for its energy and libido boosting properties.
To take advantage of this superfoods significant salubrious effects, look to the powdered root, which contains much of Macas healthful constituents, including lots of Vitamin C, as well as Copper, Iron, Potassium and almost all of the amino acids. If you want to increase stamina or sexual drive, for women looking to improve fertility or menstrual symptoms, think about adding a little Maca into your daily nutritional supplement program.
You can buy Maca root powder in capsule form in most health food stores, on the internet or you can use the straight powder. Try adding a teaspoon or two to your favorite smoothie, cup of soup or even a bowl of oatmeal. You can also dissolve your Maca powder in hot water with a bit of honey for an invigorating, if slightly bitter, morning pick me up.
