You know at Journey of Health we are all about the food and the healing benefits of them. If you have not tried maca right now is the best time to try it. It taste yummy in fruit smoothies. Here are a few health benefits to this root vegetable:

Maca can Reduce Stress by Increasing Stamina and Mental Clarity: Maca is considered as an effective adaptogenic herb, thereby can rejuvenate the tired adrenal glands.
 The herb can provide energy boost to the body so as to adjust to various kinds of stress. This can help improve physical stamina, mental clarity and improved sexual life.
Maca as a Hormone Regulator: Rich with phytoestrogens, maca can regulate and restore the secretion of pituitary gland hormones to normal level. These include such hormones as testosterone, HGH, estrogen progesterone, etc. This might help in restoring libido and improving sexual performance in both the sexes.
Maca as a Natural Pain Reliever: The anti-inflammatory property of maca due to the presence of saponins can act as a natural reliever of pain. This can help in treating arthritis pain, muscle pain, etc.
Maca can Lower Cholesterol: It is believed that maca is a rich source of sterols. The presence of sterols might help in reducing bad cholesterol such as LDL (low-density lipoprotein).
Maca as an Immune Booster: Being a natural source of almost all essential amino acids and anti-cancer compounds, maca can strengthen the immune system. This may treat stomach cancer , tuberculosis, anemia, etc.