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  A smoothie is a broad term. It can refer to a simple mixture of berries and water, as well as a complex concoction of several ingredients. When you’re looking for a great smoothie recipe, be careful of the effect that your chosen ingredients have on the healthiness of your final smoothie. The addition of sweet ingredients like syrup, sugar or ice-cream is what usually makes a smoothie unhealthy. But sometimes it’s not so obvious what a healthy balance of ingredients is. For instance, a highly dense mixture of certain fruits can contain extremely high amounts of sugar – equal...

  You probably don’t need reminding that Vitamin C is important for improving energy release, fighting harmful bacteria and reducing tiredness. While many look to the famous orange as their only source of this powerful nutrient, other less known ingredients contain extremely high levels and can provide you with a welcome alternative for some variation in your diet. Why we need Vitamin C   Unlike other substances that are important for our health, Vitamin C is not produced naturally in the body.  To gain all its wonderful benefits we must find ways to consume this nutrient through the food we...

  We all know that certain foods are important when it comes to supplying our bodies with the energy we need in our daily activities. However, certain superfoods are especially good at giving you an extra boost. Whether you’re a gym buff or a yoga lover, a little added energy to fuel your exercise routine can make all the difference. Here’s our list of the best superfoods for your workout.   Maca   Studies have highlighted Maca as an energy boosting supplement that can potentially increase performance levels in athletes. Shown to improve 40 km cycling performance times in a...

  The famous Maca is a superfood native to the Andes Mountains and has provided a regular source of nutrients for the region for thousands of years. This cruciferous vegetable is grown at high altitudes of up to 15,000 ft and is historically known for its robustness as a crop and necessary food source for isolated communities that live far from major cities - way out in the Peruvian Central Andes. Maca superfood is now grown at much lower altitudes and is available for superfood lovers around the world to enjoy due to its wide distribution. Most importantly, Maca is...

Understanding Maca   The famous Maca superfood, native to the Andes Mountains, was a regular source of nutrients for the Incan civilisation - one of the oldest on Earth. Grown at extreme altitudes of up to 15,000 ft, it is a truly robust crop that has historically provided a necessary source of food and medicine for isolated communities in the Peruvian Central Andes. Nowadays, this superfood is grown at much lower altitudes and has become widely available to superfood lovers around the world. But why is Maca so good for you?   Energy levels   As an adaptogenic ingredient, Maca...