The Right smoothie For PMS


When irritability, bloating, and mad hormones kick in, seldom solely miracles can get us through or the right smoothie. Maca, the main ingredient in this smoothie, is a Peruvian plant believed to aid with anything from regulating hormones levels to boosting energy.
What is Maca? 
Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a Peruvian plant from the Brassicaceae family and has been grown for more than 2000 years. It grows high in the Andes and has been utilized traditionally for its medicinal features and more newly as a food supplement. Maca is regarded an adaptogen and is assumed to have the following qualities:

  1. Supports the body to handle stress
  2. Balances and regulates hormones
  3. Enhances libido and help with sexual dysfunctions
  4. Shields the skin against UV rays
  5. Provides stamina, endurance, and strength
  6. Boosts energy
  7. Improves Fertility

Ingredients
  • 1 cup of frozen cherries 
  • ½ pear 
  • 1 whole vanilla bean, chopped
  • 1 cup plant-based milk
  • 1 teaspoon maca 
  • 1 Medjool date, pitted 
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds 
  • 2 teaspoons cacao 

Instructions
Mix and chill out!

David Wolfe shows you raw maca in Cusco, Peru while discussing the magic of this extraordinary superfood.

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