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Maca
Maca (maca root) is a healing super-food from the Andean Mountains of Peru and Bolivia. While it can be used as a culinary resource, it is often taken in the powder form as a supplement.
Maca is known to balance hormones and enhance fertility in both men and women. On top of helping prevent hormone-related acne, maca works with the female reproductive system to alleviate symptoms of menopause and menstrual problems.
Maca has also been known to help cope with depression and stress as well as increase energy and stamina. The root is a great source of vitamins and minerals that restore red blood cells and improve the body’s reaction to injury.
Glycemic Load=43
The Benefits
- Special diets: Autoimmune Paleo Diet, Elimination Diet, Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Histamine Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Low Starch Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Vegetarian Diet, Whole Food
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- Preferences: No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Grains, No Molds, No Legumes, No Nightshade, No Citrus, No Coconut, No Pseudograins, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, Low Saturated Fat
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