Maca and matcha: the ingredients your smoothie needs

If there’s one thing we hear about every day, it’s superfoods, their properties, and how good they are for the body to combat the reactions of poor nutrition and the low quality of the foods we consume. Today, we face processed foods and harmful substances that cause serious problems like overweight, obesity, diabetes, and circulatory system issues. In this scenario, superfoods provide us with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytochemicals, and other substances that protect our bodies from toxins, empty calories, and hard-to-digest substances; they also give us energy and help our bodies against diseases. Two of the most popular superfoods are matcha and maca.Matcha is a type of Japanese green tea that contains 20 times more antioxidants and natural amino acids than regular green tea. Among its benefits are helping concentration, weight loss, improving circulation, boosting immunity, and enhancing mood. Maca is a tuber that helps balance hormones and thyroid disorders, enhances libido, and relieves unpleasant symptoms of menstruation and menopause.One of the ways to incorporate these two superfoods into your daily life is through smoothies, as they are delicious, practical, and easy to prepare. Here are some recipes for you to enjoy:Anti-inflammatory matcha smoothie Ingredients:1 slice of pineapple1 banana¼ cucumber1 teaspoon of matchacoconut waterBlend everything with ice and enjoy!Energy smoothie with maca Ingredients: 1 ½ cup of plant-based milk of your choice1 tablespoon of maca powder1 tablespoon of honeyMix everything and add ice to taste.As you can see, maca and matcha are ingredients that provide numerous benefits and are very easy to integrate into your smoothies to make them delicious and nutritious.These recipes might interest you:Fruit smoothiesSmoothies 4 ways