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#yerbamate is more than just a tea. It is nature's sacred healer.
What is yerba mate?
Our studies show that some of the most important antioxidant enzymes in the body are induced by this herbal tea. - Elvira de Mejia, Lead Researcher at U. of Illinois
With so many diet fads going around, I am sure many have heard how yerba mate can help you lose weight. And while that may be true, there is much more to this sensational drink.
Health benefits
Yerba mate contains 196 active chemical compounds. These compounds range from vitamins, minerals, amino acids, polyphenols, antioxidants, and much more. Check out this nutritional break-down to get a better look. Here are some #yerbamatebenefits according to WebMD:
relieve mental & physical tiredness (fatigue)
relieve chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
treat UTIs & bladder and kidney stones
improve mood and depression
These are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to benefits. Further research into the benefits will show that it helps with digestive issues, sleep patterns, boost your immune system, fight infections, and may even lower the risk of heart disease.
Bringing people together #Circleofdrink
Mate is more than a drink. It is a symbol of unity, respect, generosity, hospitality, affection and gratitude. ~Josefina Achaval
Besides the obvious curiosity everyone has when they see someone drinking yerba mate from a gourd with a bombilla, there is a sense of wonder and amazement from your first sip.
In 1988, James F. Smith of the LA Times wrote, "Millions of aficionados are almost mystical in their devotion to a pungent South American beverage brewed from the leaves of a tree. Sipped alone, yerba mate offers solace. Shared among friends, it is a communal rite." It truly is a communal activity. One person in the group (the server) prepares the gourd, pours the water, takes the first sip to ready the drink. The server fills the gourd again and it is passed to the next companion. Each companion drinks the yerba mate completely before handing it back to the server to refill. And this process carries on.
Here are two great reads you may be interested in. The first is from Harvard University and the second is LA Times article I referenced earlier.
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