Yerba mate is a South American plant that is similar in taste and consistency to green tea. In its traditional form, it's drunk by steeping leaves and twigs in hot water and served in a hollow gourd with a metal straw (called bombilla). While it is used for its medicinal purposes, in South America is also considered a social drink, used as a replacement for coffee or tea.
Digestive Benefits
Yerba mate can soften fecal matter, making it easier to digest food and alleviating constipation. Because yerba mate stimulates the digestive tract, it can help regulate digestion and help the intestines get back to a regular working routine. Yerba mate also contains 15 amino acids and a number of vitamins and minerals, all of which help with digestion, as well as providing other health benefits.
Weight Loss
Yerba mate speeds up your metabolism, which can lead to weight loss and a break down of fat. It also increases energy and endurance and reduces fatigue, so you're more likely to keep up an exercise routine. As well as stimulating metabolism, yerba mate also suppresses appetite, causing weight loss because you end up consuming less calories than normal. Since the herb is a diuretic, it also helps those who normally retain water to flush it out, along with toxins that may otherwise accumulate in the body.
Better Oxygenation
One of the most important health benefits of yerba mate may be its anti-oxidant properties, which promote cell survival and help the body recover from the damage caused by chemicals, unhealthy habits and environmental pollution. Because of its excellent oxygenation power, it helps muscles work better during exercise, as well as increases oxygen flow to the brain, improving concentration, focus and mental clarity.
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