Awhile back I received a Macasure bar from Sequel Naturals
Thanks, Sequel Naturals for the bar. It was a nice piece of dark chocolate. I didn’t really taste any maca per se. But I did have some extra energy and pep in my step after I ate it. Not sure if that was just from the chocolate or from the maca + chocolate, but either way, I enjoyed my little energy burst.
I’m a fan of Sequel and Brendan Brazier. My Book Post shows his Thrive books on the right hand side of my cookbook stash
And just the other day I posted about the Vega Smoothie Optimizers and you all chimed in about your thoughts on Smoothie “Helpers” and Vega products.
In the past, I’ve posted on Maca. See This Post for lots of info, benefits and uses.
Here’s a quick bit of Maca info (source)
Male:
- Increases energy (Chronic Fatigue)
- Treat sexual dysfunction (Loss of Libido)
- Increases stamina & athletic performance
- Nourishes glandular system
- Fertility enhancement
- Improves physical and emotional well being
- Promotes mental clarity
- Balance hormones
Female:
- Treat PMS (Mood Swings)
- Menopause symptom relief (Hot Flashes)
- Sexual stimulation
- Nourishes glandular system
- HRT alternative(Hormone Replacement Therapy)
- Increases stamina & athletic performance
- Increases energy (Chronic Fatigue)
- Balance hormones
I love Maca Popcorn. Coconut Oil, Cinnamon, Nooch, and Maca
From my previous post on Cookies in the Mail and Winter Workout Motivation, I liked hearing what specialty cookies or products you’ve tried, i.e. vegan, GF, and also what you are doing to stay motivated with your winter workouts.
Snack/Dessert: Vegan GF Banana Nut Muffins
Questions
1. Have you ever tried maca? Did you like it?
I know some people don’t like the taste of maca. They feel it’s too earthy or malty or just not for them. I happen to really like the taste of it and if I can derive some health benefits from it in the process, even better.
It’s one of those foods that I have tried because of the ‘sphere that I recently posted about. Peanut flour also made that list.
2. If you’ve tried maca, did it “work” or did you notice any effects?
It’s one of those things that I can’t “feel” if it’s working or not. I have never noticed a difference when I consume maca or not, but since I enjoy the taste, I consume it anyway.
I don’t buy it all the time because it is pricey and I don’t believe we have to consume “superfoods” in order to be healthy and balanced, but since I like the taste, I figure, what the heck. I figure it’s the type of thing that can’t hurt.
I know some women swear by it for hormone regulation and many people say they get extra energy from it.
3. What are you doing this weekend?
I am going to be spending time with the family, not watching the Superbowl or making Superbowl recipes, and will be working instead.
TGIF and Happy pre-Weekend!
LOL – those muffins are so MOIST!!! Bahahahahahahahahahahaha – I love that word :-) And they are. It is ridiculous.
I’ve never FELT any difference from maca, but I have grown to looove the taste. It’s a little odd at first, but then it becomes addicting…especially in chocolate.
Ahhhhh I hate the ‘M’ word also…. Its freaks me out!!! :D
Yep, I do like maca. I especially like to add it to certain smoothies, because it turn them into a malt, at least to my taste buds. I’m out now, and not replacing too soon because of the price issue you mentioned. Not sure if I’ve really felt the benefits, but I still like it and don’t think it can hurt :)
I’ve never tried maca before. I really like the idea for that popcorn! Especially with the chocolate chips. I’m imagining them getting a little melty… yum!
Ok I really need to get some now! There’s a vegan place here in Brooklyn called v-spot and almost every time I go I get a fresh juice with maca added and it’s delish!! I need some mood swing help though, and a little “stimulation” doesn’t hurt either! hahahaha!
In a rare moment of mean-girlness, I once swiped my co-workers maca truffle bar. It was yummy, and I justified eating her six dollar chocolate confection with the 70 hour weeks I put in while she went shopping.
Another weekend in. More snow. Maybe a haircut – my hair is approaching accidental dreads these days.
Happy Friday!
I’ve never tried maca but my mom swears by it! I’ve been thinking about you a lot this week lady! so so so much love coming your way.
I haven’t tried maca powder yet but I would lovee to! That stuff looks great with so many health benefits!!!
This weekend I’ll only watch the super-bowl if my bf wants to watch, otherwise I’d rather do homework/ class reading with my time.
Hope you have a good weekend! It is supposed to snow a lot again where I live in NY and MA (my school is by boston but I live in NY)
OK TMI alert: So I’ve been using maca in my green smoothies pretty much every day for several months. Recently I’ve upped the dose and noticed that I have RIDICULOUSLY smelly farts. I think its the maca… anyone have a similar experience??
that muffin looks soooo gooey and delicious! wish i could have one with my tea right now!!
also, i’m in the beginning stages of gathering recipes for a new cookbook “Vegetables & Vodka” that i’m working on. i’m including a lot of healthy, veggie-based dinner recipes (and some low-cal cocktail recipes too) would you be interested in contributing a recipe?
if so, email me at cailenascher@gmail.com or message me via my blog : ) if you have any foodie blogger recommendations about who i should contact, that would be great too!
happy weekend!
PS–thanks for your input on the photo dilemma–so did you have to buy different space when you switched to wp?
It’s a whole new situation..
So yes, I pay annually for my own servers and dedicated i.p. (bluehost)
I pay to have my own domain (godaddy)
And pay for the tech aspects from thesis theme to site help and support.
Based on my traffic and goals and desires, it’s the best option for me. I love being on WP!
Happy w/e to you too!
I love maca. I eat it every day, so I can’t say if it definitely helps or not–but I do have thyroid and adrenal issues and it is supposed to help with both of those. I guess it would be interesting to quit for a bit and see if it dips my energy, but I do love the taste too and I’d miss it. I’ve also heard that the ‘super maca’ with the fiber removed, etc, is even more effective but it’s also super-expensive (whereas if you shop around, you can get maca less than $10/lb, which is not bad at all) and I tend to prefer staying closer to the whole food anyway.
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Ela
Yucky maca. Only way I can handle it is if it’s in a really small amount with other flavors. Not sure I’d like this bar.
No superbowl for me!