餐桌上的营养

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玛咖，学名Lepidium peruvianum，是原产南美洲安第斯山脉的一种十字花科独行菜属（Lepidium）的植物。叶子椭圆，根茎形似小圆萝卜，是一种纯天然食物，可食用，营养成分丰富。有南美人参之誉。

Lepidium meyenii (maca) is an herbaceous biennial plant of the crucifer family native to the high Andes of Peru. It was found at the Meseta of BomBom close to Junin Lake in the Andes. It is grown for its fleshy hypocotyl (a fused hypocotyl and taproot), which is used as a root vegetable and a medicinal herb.

营养价值Nutritional Values

-59%碳水化合物

-10.2%蛋白质

-8.5%纤维

-19种氨基酸，包括8个必需氨基酸

-20种自由形式的脂肪酸（如月桂酸，亚麻酸，棕榈酸，油酸和硬脂酸）

-维生素B-1，B-2，C和E

-钙、镁、钾、铜、锌、锰、磷、硒、硫、钠、铁

-59% carbohydrates

- 10.2% protein

- 8.5% fiber

-19 amino acids, including 8 essential amino acids

-20 free-form fatty acids (such as lauric, linolenic, palmitic acid, oleic, and steric acid)

-Vitamins B-1, B-2, C and E

-Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Zinc, Manganese, Phosphorus, Selenium, Sulphur, Sodium, Iron

功效 Benefits

-平衡荷尔蒙系统，玛咖根以前常被用作平衡荷尔蒙用

-提高性功能

-让情绪更好，营养研究表明，食物中发现的天然脂肪酸，包括玛咖根，对于支持心情和整体脑健康是必需的

-增加骨密度

-Normalizes Menopause Symptoms, Maca root has been used extensively as a hormone balancer.

-Improves Sexual Function

-Supports Mood, nutrition research shows that natural fatty acids found in foods, including maca root, is necessary for supporting mood and overall brain health.

-Maintains Bone Density

如何食用？

How to Consume?

这么优秀的玛咖应该如何食用呢？下面就来教你！

你可以用它来制作美丽的能量球点亮你的一天！

原料 Ingredients：

1个 牛油果

1/4杯 可可粉

3 汤匙 枣泥

2 汤匙 椰子油

1 汤匙 玛咖粉

一点点粉盐

可选的装饰

可可粉

可可碎

椰丝

1 avocado

1/4 cup cacao powder

3 tablespoons date paste

2 tablespoons coconut oil

1 tablespoon maca powder

Pinch of Himalayan salt

Coating Options

Cacao powder

Cacao nibs

Shredded coconut

做法 Instructions:

将所有的原料放到食物搅拌机中直到浓稠状，将它们捏成球然后选择装饰。放到冰箱中定型大概1小时左右。

Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Form into balls and roll in your chosen coating. Store in the refrigerator where they will harden up in about an hour.

另外，你还可以把玛咖粉加入到奶昔中，让它更充满能量或者加入到燕麦粥中。

Besides, you can also add it to your smoothie, make it more energy or add it to your oatmeal.

如何购买？

Where to Buy?

你可以在Sprout Lifestyle零售店或者健康微店上买到让人放心的玛咖粉哦。

You can get packs of  Maca powder at Sprout Lifestyle retail store or Online Healthy Westore.

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