But confusion still reigns. After all, with its distinctly nutty-spicy-sweet flavor, this root (used in South America for thousands of years before it found its way to our smoothie bowls), isn't an ...

What’s the point of putting a smoothie in a bowl? I’m glad you asked. Aside from food-bloggers using these artful concoctions to blow up your Instagram feed, it’s a sophisticated twist on the ...

Chocolate crinkle cookies don’t need much improvement: They’re dark and chewy like a fudgy brownie and covered in beautifully cracked powdered sugar. But to play up the earthy, creamy flavor of the ...

This superfood margarita contains a serving of Andean maca powder, otherwise known as “Peruvian ginseng.” Related to the radish, this energy-boosting root tastes malty and earthy, making it a good ...

Chocolate crinkle cookies don’t need much improvement: They’re dark and chewy like a fudgy brownie and covered in beautifully cracked powdered sugar. But to play up the earthy, creamy flavor of the ...

“Maca, also known as Peruvian ginseng, is the name for two species of cruciferous vegetables from the Brassicaceae family,” explains Patel. “Native to high-altitude regions of the Andes, maca root ...

This nutrient-packed root vegetable might be hard to find in certain forms, but its benefits make it worth hunting for. taka-omi / Getty Images If you’re keen on health trends, you might be hearing ...

In a long line of powders and supplements dotting our Instagram feeds (remember matcha, moringa, and turmeric?), maca root powder is the latest superfood trend picking up momentum. One quick search of ...

It enhances libido, balances hormones, and might even be a form of hormone replacement therapy, so say certain maca marketing materials, which appear to be based on rodent studies funded by those very ...