Maca and Watermelon Seeds: 2019 Superfoods You May Have Missed

October 2nd, 2019

By Nikki Harper

Contributing Writer for Wake Up World

New superfood trends and ideas come and go each year, but two you may have missed in 2019 are maca powder and watermelon seeds. The health-giving properties of both of these foods have been known for some time, but further research and greater public awareness has brought them to prominence this year in particular.

So, what is it about maca and watermelon seeds that makes them potential superfoods, and should you be adding them to your diet?

What is Maca?

Maca is a cruciferous vegetable – related to broccoli, cabbage and kale – which grows high in the Andes mountains of Peru. The dried root is usually ground into a powder and added to food or drink, and it has a distinctive earthy flavor which is something of an acquired taste.

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