Organic Yellow Maca Powder, 16 Pounds - Non-GMO, Kosher, Raw, Vegan - by Food to Live

Quality and value. I have sourced powders for smoothies for at least 25 years. Many vendors, some keepers some fair weather bandits that lure and bait and switch and sell your data. My recent (last few years) vendor for some of my smoothie powder ingredients and some other uses has been Food For Life. Notwithstanding sustainability and sourcing elements (of which I have not fully vetted), this distributor seems to be solid in the way of quality and value. Hence, I have come to trust them for a fair price and consistent quality and freshness. NOTE: I experimented with the black and red MACA and the conclusion is that I can tell no difference other than getting gigged on the hype price. I have the feeling that the vendors and the growers are laughing all the way to the bank. There is just no way other than full-on lab analysis to determine whether what you are paying for is what is advertised. SO I am back to just the plain, good old yellow MACA (which BTW is what brought attention to the MACA trade in the 1st place). Regular consistent use rather than a stronger "super"food hype is what promotes health, just like exercise and nutrition and sleep, etc. Slow steady consistent grind. Food For Life fits in there for me.

I only learned recently that most of my insomnia was due to not getting enough HIGH QUALITY PROTEIN into my diet. When I was in Peru, they added maca to salads due to little to no electricity. I wasn't crazy about the "mouth feel" but was impressed with the quality of highly usable protein for the body. When I returned home I decided find a good company (like this one) and try it in a shake which I found delicious! If you are out of Almond Milk to mix it with, just use one or two tablespoons of Almond butter (or any other healthy nut butter) and water to taste. (so much cheaper and healthier for you!) You can also add a little vanilla and something to sweeten it (such as a couple of dates or some local honey. A hint of salt is helpful, too.) It's better to start out with only one Tablespoon Maca powder. (Please read about it) I love this source from "Food to Live" because it it organic and they offer it in bulk so you can save money. I got a speedy delivery. The only problem with the packaging is that I could not make the zip lock top stay closed.