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What’s the Point of Powders?
Our Rio Amazon Powders are a fantastic way to get your nutrient needs met! We've got smoothies to suit your preferences, too. Which powder personality would you be?
Breakfast Maca Protein Bars
These maca breakfast bars are a delicious low sugar, high-protein alternative to sugary cereal bars, which can be made gluten-free if desired.
Adapting to the Menopause (also known as the Climacteric)
‘Menopause’ is also known as the ‘climacteric’—a word indicating a critical period or event, possibly having extreme and far-reaching implications. The term ‘climacteric’ refers more to the gradual changes of ovarian function that start before the menopause and continue thereafter for a while, whereas the term ‘menopause’ refers more to the specific event (i.e. the cessation of menses/monthly menstrual bleeding).
Peruvian Ginseng, aka Maca, the Colourful Cruciferous Vegetable (including recipe: Maca & Tahini Smoothie)
Looking at the colourful cruciferous vegetable, Maca (aka Peruvian Ginseng)
Maca--the 'Easy Superfood': Traditionally and Today
Learn about 'gelatinized' maca--no gelatine is used. This blog includes a recipe for Almond Butter & Maca Biscuits
Sweet Potato Maca Waffles
Although maca is usually added to sweet recipes, it sits very well within the flavour profile of these savoury sweet potato waffles.
ChocaMalty Maca Protein Smoothie
This smoothie has a delicate chocolate malt flavour. It’s packed with protein and nutrients, which provide long-lasting energy without disrupting your blood sugar balance.
Benefits of Maca
Maca (Lepidium meyenii) is a root vegetable that is grown in the Peruvian Andes in South America. For centuries, it has been harvested and used by the indigenous peoples because of its beneficial properties and health benefits.
