One Sexy Superfood: Maca’s Benefits + 8 Aphrodisiac Recipes

With Valentine's day around the corner, our minds are swirling with love, romance, chocolate and, dare we say, sex. Chocolate we've got down pat - raw truffles, killer chocolate-dipped oranges - so we're thinking about less conventional ways to spice things up in the bedroom... Maca root, a natural aphrodisiac, is made for spicing things up in the bedroom. Native to the high Andes of Peru, maca is a powerful adaptogen. It works with the body to balance hormones - raising those that are too low and lowering those that are too high. It is also known to increase energy while improving oxygen intake and endurance, maximizing athletic and sexual performance. But more importantly, maca lowers stress levels and boosts libido in both men and women. It's no wonder this super-root is called “nature’s Viagra.” Light the fire from the inside out with our favorite maca products using these eight romance-ready recipes. aphrodisiac