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Does anyone know anything about maca root powder? I have heard it increases energy, concentration, etc., and wondered if it would fit into a CBL diet? Not sure if it spikes insulin or anything so I was curious. Any help would be appreciated.
Does anyone know anything about maca root powder? I have heard it increases energy, concentration, etc., and wondered if it would fit into a CBL diet? Not sure if it spikes insulin or anything so I was curious. Any help would be appreciated.
Yeah, I used to blend it into shakes when I was a full-on raw foodist.It's a high-carb root, it tastes kinda like the malt in a malted milk shake, and it has some estrogenic properties. It's touted as an "adaptogen", a term I still can't figure out why anyone takes seriously -- basically, a class of herbs that "balances you out". Mmkayy...Regardless of the science or lack thereof, I personally found that maca did make me feel more energetic and upbeat.
Thanks a lot for the response — I really appreciate it. So do you think I should avoid it in my low-carb portion of the day since it is a “high-carb root”?
I tried using it about a year ago. For me personally, I was super edgey…almost worse than trying to quit smoking cold turkey. Very snappy and irritable. I've heard other say positive things, but I won't be trying it again.
From what I can tell, you're looking at about 6grams of carbs in a 10gram serving, so it depends on how it fits into your daily carb intake and the 30gram limit.
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