{"id":7806,"date":"2015-09-15T12:35:26","date_gmt":"2015-09-15T11:35:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/?p=7806"},"modified":"2024-11-25T13:07:02","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T13:07:02","slug":"3-great-reasons-to-try-maca-powder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/3-great-reasons-to-try-maca-powder\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Great Reasons to Try Maca Powder"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you haven\u2019t heard about the wonders of Maca Powder, where the devil have you been hiding? Rubbing shoulders with the other \u2018superfoods\u2019, Maca Powder is well regarded amongst nutritionists due to its notable nutritional properties \u2013 a rich essential amino acid profile, low GI carbs, and an abundance of vitamins and minerals.<\/p>\n<p>But what makes Maca Powder so good? Here are just 3 great reasons to try Maca Powder.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Brimming with important vitamins and minerals.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It contains 3 times more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/products\/vitamin-c-tablets-1000mg\/bpb-vitc-t000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vitamin C<\/a> than an orange, and 5 times more iron than spinach. That\u2019s a pretty significant amount of goodness right there. Consider that it also contains twice as much calcium as milk and you start to see the bigger picture.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>It\u2019s a low GI source of carbohydrate.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For anyone who is looking for a slow and sustained release of energy, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/products\/maca-powder\/bpb-maca-0000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maca Powder<\/a> is a great source of low GI carbohydrates. For people who want, or need, to manage their blood glucose levels, Maca is perfect. The powder is digested slowly in the body, giving a continuous release of energy throughout the day \u2013 without any rapid blood glucose spiking.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>It\u2019s a superb source of protein.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With over 12g of protein per 100g, it\u2019s actually a very good source of protein \u2013 with a rich essential amino acid profile. It\u2019s the combination of this, with vitamins and minerals like Zinc and Iron that really benefit active individuals, particularly those training for muscle hypertrophy.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What makes Maca Powder so special?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/products\/maca-powder\/bpb-maca-0000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maca Root Extract Powder<\/a> is a 100% pure, gluten free, low GI carbohydrate source. With high levels of protein, fibre and vitamins and minerals, it really is a supplement powerhouse, and a brilliant alternative to other carbohydrate sources for athletes to use during training and competition.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s extremely versatile too \u2013 great when added in smoothies, juices or in your favourite protein shake. Add it to your basket today!<\/p>\n<h3>Why Not Try these easy Maca recipes?<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/green-maca-smoothie-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Green Maca Smoothie Recipe<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>88 calories per serving: 1.5g protein, 21.2g carbohydrates, 0.9g fats.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/green-maca-smoothie-recipe\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/maca-powder-green-smoothie-recipe.jpg\" alt=\"Maca Powder Green Smoothie Recipe\" width=\"720\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/maca-powder-green-smoothie-recipe.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/maca-powder-green-smoothie-recipe-533x218.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/maca-powder-green-smoothie-recipe-640x261.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/maca-powder-green-smoothie-recipe-300x123.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/white-chocolate-maca-protein-truffles-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">White Chocolate &amp; Maca Protein Truffles Recipe<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>93 calories per truffle, 6.4g protein, 2.8g carbohydrates, 6.2g fats.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/white-chocolate-maca-protein-truffles-recipe\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7820\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/maca-powder-white-chocolate-truffles-recipe.jpg\" alt=\"White Chocolate &amp; Maca Protein Truffles\" width=\"720\" height=\"294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/maca-powder-white-chocolate-truffles-recipe.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/maca-powder-white-chocolate-truffles-recipe-533x218.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/maca-powder-white-chocolate-truffles-recipe-640x261.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/maca-powder-white-chocolate-truffles-recipe-300x123.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #99cc00\">If you liked this article, you might also like:<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/are-you-eating-enough-carbs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Are You Eating Enough Carbs?<\/a><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/5-ways-to-kickstart-your-metabolism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 Ways to Kickstart Your Metabolism<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Related articles<\/h3>\n<p>Eager to learn more? 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