Although Yerba Maté is not technically tea (it does not come from the Camelia Sinensis plant) it is a beverage that has far too many benefits for me not to share it with you. Yerba Maté is a South American beverage that is made from the stems and leaves of the plant, which is in the Holly Family.
Health Benefits of Yerba Maté
Yerba Maté has almost 100% more antioxidants then any tea. Considering the amount in tea, that is a great deal. It is so nutrient dense, it has actually been touted as the fountain of youth, actually slowing down and reversing signs of aging, such as reversing the greying of hair. It has been said to prevent a large range of illness and disease, and increases your ability to focus through mental clarity. It is truly a whole body tonic that helps almost every system of the body.
Yerba Maté and Weight loss
Yerba Maté increases metabolism and the ability to use carbohydrates efficiently. It also increases energy and endurance during a work out. You may see it listed in ingredients for body building and weight loss supplements, but these do not contain the power of real organic Yerba Maté; it is more for sales purposes. It also prevents the build up of lactic acid after a workout as well. To even further increase the weight loss ability of Yerba Maté take a peek at my Quick Tip! Rise and Shine. Combining with Oolong will give you appetite suppression and maximize energy and metabolism.
Warning! People who smoke should not drink Yerba Maté. Due to the damage caused to the esophagus and lung tissue by smoking, Yerba Maté will increase cell turn over and white blood cells in these areas. This actually increases the chance of developing mouth or esophageal cancer if there are already precancerous cells present.
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