Protein cocktail with maca – superfood!

Colorful cocktails are perfect as an item before or after training. Specially because they are simple and quick to prepare. Today I recommend a banana cocktail with protein and maca root.

Maca (Lepidum peruvianum) has been cultivated in South America for more than 2,000 years in the Andes. It grows at an altitude of 4000 – 4500 m above the sea level. It belongs to the cross plants, as well as kale, broccoli, cabbage or cauliflower.

Dried maca root consists of about 59% carbohydrates, 10% protein, 8.5% fiber. Fats are about 2.2% of the composition. Maca is rich in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, iron, sulfur, zinc and vitamins B1, B2, C, E. This plant is not a source of wholesome protein but because of the content of 18 amino acids (including 7 exogenous) It can be recommended to people who eliminate animal protein from their diet. Due to its energetic effect, it can be recommended to people who are exposed to a lot of physical or mental strain.

 So far studies have shown that using maca root can be particularly beneficial for:

  • People with elevated blood pressure – compounds found in the maca root affect vasodilatation of the blood vessels, leading to a reduction in blood pressure
  • Women who suffer from menopausal symptoms and PMS
  • Physically active people – maca steroids present in the root that resemble anabolic steroids may have a beneficial effect on muscle mass growth.
  • Maca root can have beneficial effects in cancer prevention, which is related to the presence of isothiocyanates.
  • Due to its energetic effect it can be recommended to people  exposed to a lot of physical or mental strain.
  • Maca is considered an aphrodisiac as it increases the blood supply to the genitals.
  • The ingredients contained in the maca root can favorably affect the work of the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland by optimizing the work of organs such as: Thyroid, ovaries and testes.
  • Maca root affects fertility for both women and men

Protein cocktail

Blend it and enjoy!

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