It’s the time of year when pressures are high and bank balances are low. You’re stocking up for the holidays, preparing to host (and feed) a small army, and you’re running low on ideas. Many of the dishes served at holiday meals in the US are high-carb, low-nutrient, designed to fill you up and taste […]
It’s easy to see why shopping for maca when you’re a newbie can be a little intimidating. There are different types of maca, after all, and even different formulations ranging from the more popular powdered maca to liquid maca extract and maca root chips. While it may take some time to find the “right” maca […]
It can be hard getting your day started on the right foot. Stress levels are higher than ever, and the nine-to-five grind is enough to wear anyone out, never mind trying to find time for family and friends. It’s no wonder so many people turn to stimulants like caffeine to keep them going! But caffeine […]
If you’ve made any alterations to your diet for health purposes, odds are you’ve got some concrete goal you’re working toward. It’s understandable that you might be eager to see the impact of a maca root routine on your body. But like any significant change to your diet and exercise routine, you can’t expect to […]
We’ve discussed maca and its historical and traditional uses in great detail in previous blog posts. By now, you might know that maca has been harvested for human consumption for roughly 2,000 years, and that it’s been used in traditional medicine and appreciated for its many reported benefits. Maca root has long been regularly consumed […]
We’ve gone into some detail on the history of maca in the past, touching on its immense cultural and economic significance in Peru, where our maca root originates. Andean South America has been inhabited by humans since 15,000 BCE, home to complex cultures including the Nazca and the Inca Empire. While time and colonization resulted […]
You’ve probably noticed by now that we make a point of stressing the fact that most of our maca products are just that – pure organic maca root with no additives or fillers. We believe it’s essential for our buyers to know exactly what they’re getting when they purchase from The Maca Team. Odds are, […]
It’s officially fall in the Northern Hemisphere! While temperatures are still high across the US, evenings have gotten cooler and the more dedicated fans of all things autumnal are breaking out the sweaters and fuzzy socks. What better way to celebrate the changing seasons than to whip up some cozy treats to keep you warm […]
You’re probably tired of hearing us refer to maca root as a “nutritional powerhouse.” But what can we say? The shoe fits! Maca’s nutritional profile is very much unique, consisting of a wide assortment of vitamins, minerals, and more. It’s part of the reason maca is sometimes mistakenly referred to as a supplement. But maca […]
There’s no shortage of vendors of nutritional supplements derived from superfoods, The Maca Team included. Maca root is good for you, and any maca is as good as the rest, right?Wrong! As word of maca powder’s reported health benefits becomes more commonly known, more sellers of maca products are cropping up in the health food […]
