Today, it’s easy and convenient to purchase any of the three colors of maca root you’d like: red, yellow, or black. Each color is associated with its own reported unique benefits, ranging from giving the libido a boost or improving cognitive function. Black maca root, the least common color making up only about 20% of […]
We can’t recommend our maca coffee substitute, The Morning Motivator, enough. It might be difficult to imagine starting your day without a cup of coffee, whether you take it black or topped up with your favorite milk and sweetener. But there’s no need to resign yourself to the morning jitters and an afternoon crash. This […]
Maca and Pregnancy: What to Ask Your Healthcare Professional Before Using Maca
If you are pregnant, nursing, or trying to conceive, it makes sense to be extra careful about any food, supplement, herb, or wellness product you add to your routine. Pregnancy is a time when individual needs can vary widely, and even natural products should […]
In 2002, the country of Peru passed a new piece of legislation: restricting the export of maca root from its borders. The law would forbid the removal of whole maca root plants and seeds from the country, aimed at curbing the attempts to establish a maca industry taking off in other countries.It may seem strange […]
We’ve gone into some detail in the past on the connection between eating well and shopping conscientiously. If you’re a health-conscious shopper, you know how important it is to be sure that you’re getting fresh, organic foods that have been sustainably harvested by farmers who were fairly compensated for their work. It’s not easy to […]
We’re upfront about what our maca products contain for a number of reasons – but most importantly, because we think you should know exactly what it is you’re consuming and where it came from. Conscious eating is a big part of eating healthy, and that requires shopping conscientiously. When you’re browsing the shelves at the […]
Are you an early bird, or a night owl? Your lifestyle and the schedule you keep probably affect when and what you eat. For example, most people avoid caffeine in the evenings while others need the boost before heading out to work the night shift. You might be experiencing some uncertainty on what the best […]
They say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but how many people have time for a sit-down meal first thing in the morning? Whether you’re trying to squeeze in a gym visit before work or get the kids to school on time, odds are you’re running on a tight schedule.That’s no […]
The research is in: only about 9% of Americans stick to their New Year’s Resolutions. Most of them will quit before January is over…and that isn’t necessarily a bad thing! It’s easy to give into pressure to plan big. Unrealistic wellness goals aren’t just unattainable, they’re unsafe. You aren’t going to lose 20lbs or learn […]
We’re deep in the heart of the holiday season. It’s a busy time of year for many, with deadlines looming for school or work and a rotating cast of friends and family passing by. When you’re juggling so many responsibilities at once, it’s all too easy to drop the ball. We’re constantly inundated with marketing […]
