Herb
Maca Root
A nutty Andean root, stirred into smoothies, long valued for lifting everyday energy and stamina.
🌱 What it is
Maca is a root vegetable grown high in the Andes mountains, dried and ground into a nutty, earthy powder that's stirred into food and drinks.
✨ How it may help
- May help support everyday energy and stamina
- May help support a healthy mood and outlook
- May help support healthy libido
- May help support the body's resilience to daily fatigue
🥄 How to use it
Stir 1 teaspoon of maca powder into a smoothie, oatmeal, or warm drink once a day. Start small and build up; it works gradually over weeks.
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 tablespoon powder (about 10g) · about 34 calories
- Carbohydrate: 7.4g
- Fiber: 0.8g
- Protein: 1.4g
- Vitamin C: 3.3mg
- Potassium: 160mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
⚖️ Caution
Generally well tolerated as a food, but those with thyroid conditions or hormone-sensitive conditions should check with a doctor first, as it may have mild hormonal effects.
🍃 A note from nature
A root grown at the edge of the sky, thriving where little else can, is a quiet picture of strength placed in unlikely, high places.