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Yerba Mate: 10 Ultimate Reasons

Health conscious people all over the world are constantly on the lookout for the latest information on beneficial supplements and rare super foods that will increase longevity and help them conquer the challenges of a 21st century lifestyle. There is one super food that has been enjoyed by millions for generations that is both natural and easy to obtain and prepare. It’s called Yerba Mate tea. Grown in regions of South America, the infusion made from these holly-like leaves and stems has been a long time favorite of folk across the globe who enjoy its taste and health benefits daily.

So why take the time and effort to bring this exotic drink into your daily ritual? Here are 10 great reasons to enjoy Yerba Mate:

  1. It has a clean and refreshing flavor. Many compare the brew to green tea, with a grassy vegetal taste that energizes the body and mind.
  2. Combined with fruit and stevia leaves it makes a sweet and delightful pick-me-up suitable for any taste or pallet.
  3. The natural stimulants in Yerba Mate don’t make you jittery but gently help you focus and enjoy your work. The caffeine chemical make-up is different than coffee. It has a slow release that gives you energy all day long.
  4. Made hot, it warms and invigorates. It’s a perfect replacement for morning coffee! Not only does it give you a longer sustaining lift. Drinking a roasted version of yerba mate can help ease the conversion and help you kick the coffee habit.
  5. Served cold it refreshes and motivates. It can be brewed hot and then chilled by pouring over ice.
  6. Yerba Mate tea is brimming with antioxidants and nutritious vitamins and minerals. It contains vitamins A, C, E, B1 , B2, Niacin (B3), B5, and complex minerals like Calcium, Manganese, Iron , Selenium, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc. It also contains Carotene, Fatty Acids, Chlorophyll. Flavonols, Polyphenols. Inositol. Trace Minerals, Pantothenic Acid, and 15 Amino Acids. It’s a natural, healthful tonic.
  7. Combined with other herbs and spices, its health benefits are multiplied. Cinnamon, ginseng, ginger and a dash of nutmeg is delicious!
  8. It’s even known to be an excellent addition to many weigh loss plans, helping you shed pounds and maintain a health weight. It even has an appetite suppressant to help you reach your goals.
  9. It’s a cultural experience! Learning to pack a gourd with the dried herb, prime it with a bit of water then brew the distinctive tea is both fun and educational.
  10. Enjoying Yerba Mate brings people together. It is traditional to share a mate with friends. A large gourd is prepared and folk sit around in a circle and pass the mate around, talking, laughing and enjoying one another, life and delicious Yerba Mate tea. What an excellent way to support community and healthy living!

There are many reasons to enjoy Yerba Mate tea, and these are just a few. Delicious, healthy and readily available, this ancient wonder is a fun and nutritious way to brighten and enhance any 21st century lifestyle.

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