THE ROOT OF THE MACA ROOT CRAZE
Why Are People Trying This Popular Supplement?
The popularity of maca root has exploded in recent years, but many people in the U.S. are still unfamiliar with the supplement
and night sweats, as well as reduce blood pressure. There’s even evidence that maca root can block harmful UV rays when applied directly to the skin.
and its potential benefits. Whether you’ve heard of maca root before in passing or this is your first time, here’s what you need to know.
Maca root is considered safe and should not have noticeable side effects with moderate use. However, it has been shown to affect hormone levels, so it’s best to avoid maca if you have thyroid issues or are undergoing any type of hormone treatment. As with
What is maca? Maca is grown in the Andes Mountains in Peru and is sometimes referred to as Peruvian ginseng. Maca has an earthy or even nutty flavor and is a common ingredient in Peruvian cuisine. It’s a cruciferous vegetable — like broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower — with an edible root but is most commonly dried and consumed in powder form.
any new supplement, pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before using.
How do you use it? The optimal dose for medicinal use has
What are the benefits and risks? Preliminary research shows a host of potential benefits. For starters, the plant is highly nutritious, providing high levels of vitamin C, copper,
not been established, but most studies have tested doses ranging from 1.5–5 grams per day. If you want to incorporate maca into your diet, it’s easy to do through smoothies, oatmeals, and baked goods. You can try some today by picking up powdered maca root at health food stores, online retailers, and some supermarkets.
iron, and potassium. There are signs that maca can improve energy levels, mood, learning, and memory. Some reports state that maca can reduce menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes
A Vintage Affair’s 10th Annual Grape Stomp Likely the highlight of A Vintage Affair’s Annual Harvest Fest is the Grape Stomp. A charity event raising money for women and children, the Grape Stomp makes for an exciting day to enjoy food and wine samples in a fun atmosphere. This is something I participate in every year — after all, for a chance to win free wine, who wouldn’t stomp around in a barrel of grapes? The annual Grape Stomp is a great excuse to dress up in fun themed costumes as a team. There are five people in a team — four stomp relentlessly in a barrel and one does their best to push the grape skins away from the grated spout with one hand to collect all of the juice in a jug held by the other. My team usually consists of family, office staff, and patients. I always jump at the opportunity to dress up. Sure, I love who I am, but dressing up to be someone that you aren’t is a thrill. In my opinion, the costumes that you get creative and put together on your own are so much more fun than those that are store bought, and what better way than to dress up alongside some of your favorite people? Last year, due to COVID-19, the Grape Stomp didn’t happen, but in previous years, my team has dressed up in ’70s costumes and called ourselves the Afrodesiacs; we used our largest sized implants and
became the “Grape Enhancements;” and we even adopted an “Alice in Wonderland” theme and called ourselves Alice in Wine-derland. Of course, each year we try to marry a plastic surgery concept with a wine theme. A few options this year are the Champagne’s in the A$$ or the Botoxications. Each year, it’s a fabulous time pulverizing grapes with our feet, and participating in the spirit of charity makes it totally worth it.
It’ll be fun to see what theme our team comes up with this year. We hope to see you out there!
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