Maca, Cacao Buzz Super-Smoothie!

I'm a huge fan of Superfoods and make it a point to incorporate a variety of them into my daily diet. Superfoods are a class of the most potent, super-concentrated and nutrient-rich foods on the planet, having elements of both food and medicine. They are the optimum choice for improving overall health, boosting the immune system, elevating serotonin production, and cleansing and alkalizing the body. This recipe combines three of my favorite Superfoods into one delicious Super-smoothie! 

Maca, Cacao Buzz Super-Smoothie!

Makes one serving

• 1 cup Goat Kefir (or your favorite nut milk)
• 1 serving Body Ecology frozen coconut meat
• 1/2 banana
• 1 tbs Maca
• 1 tbs Cacao
• 1 tbs Bee Pollen

Put all ingredients into your blender and drink up while you read more about the amazing  health benefits of the Superfoods you just enjoyed!

Maca  

Maca is a powerful adaptogen, which means it has the ability to balance and stabilize the body's glandular-hormonal system, nervous system, cardiovascular system, and musculature. Adaptogens are nontoxic, produce an adaptive response to stress, and improve homeostasis in the body. Rather than addressing a specific symptom, adaptogens improve the overall adaptability of the body to challenging situations and stress. Maca is known to help improve the following conditions: anemia, chronic fatigue, depression, lack of libido, both menopausal and menstrual symptoms, poor memory and stress tension.

Cacao  

The seed of the fruit of an Amazonian tree, cacao is the highest antioxidant food on the planet. It's the number one source of magnesium, iron, chromium, and is also extremely high in Phenylethylamine (PEA). PEA has been dubbed the "love chemical" due to it's ability to create feelings of attraction, excitement, or euphoria. When we fall in love our PEA levels increase, making us feel full of optimism. When the brain is flooded with PEA, the neurotransmitter dopamine is blocked from being deactivated and dopamine levels rise. Elevated dopamine levels are associated with increased mental concentration and a positive attitude.

Bee Pollen

Bee pollen is considered the most complete Superfood found in nature. It is an alkaline food and rich source of high-quality protein. It contains all the essential amino acids, with notable levels of tryptophan, lysine, and methionine. Bee pollen is extraordinarily rich in most of the B vitamins, including folic acid (folate). Bee Pollen contains over 5,000 enzymes, and the phytonutrients (such as co-enzymes, bioflavonoids, phytosterols, and carotenoids) also number in the thousands. Bee pollen is well known as a potent aphrodisiac with fertility-improving properties. Pollen can reduce prostate problems in men as it rejuvenates sexual organs due to it's content of seminal substances. Additionally, it may increase hormone levels and sexual strength. Raw, organic honey is helpful in treating impotence in men and problems related to infertility in women.