Yerba Mate Cruz De Malta
The energy of Yerba Mate Cruz De Malta - 1000g fights physical and mental fatigue and helps to regain strength when you need it, it is an excellent supplement and burns fat.
Properties and Benefits
Yerba Mate Cruz De Malta - 1000g is rich in biologically active active ingredients: caffeine, theobromine, theophylline, tannins, mineral salts, choline and vitamins, especially C, B1, B2. First of all mate has always been known because it is a source of caffeine.
Among the mineral salts the most concentrated in the infusion are calcium, iron and phosphorus. Yerba Mate Cruz De Malta - 500g is also distinguished by the good content of antioxidant polyphenols.
This herb is particularly suitable for athletes, who before and after physical activity need a source of energy. This mix of caffeine, mineral salts and vitamins makes mate an excellent "supplement" even for those who live a period of particular psychophysical stress.
The good concentration of caffeine has recently made it one of the most recommended infusions for those who are following a slimming program because it accelerates and stimulates the metabolism.
The energizing properties of mate, due mostly to the high concentration of caffeine, are quite different from those offered by coffee, because mate caffeine has a slow release: this feature has a medium-long term stimulating effect and a greater tolerability of the drink. The herbal tea of mate, could be consumed without discomfort even by those suffering from heartburn.
Yerba Mate: The History
The history of yerba mate begins with the Guaraní Indians of Brazil who drank it daily for its energetic properties.
In the sixteenth century, during the Jesuit colonization in Brazil, spanish soldiers who already had the habit of drinking tea, learned to appreciate this drink that later became a source of trade with Paraguay. Over time, yerba mate was also adopted as a traditional drink by Argentina, Uruguay, Chile and the inhabitants of the Andes mountains.
Mate is very popular throughout South America. In Uruguay it is appreciated by a large part of the population, but especially in Argentina it is a real daily ritual in almost all families and replaces our cup of coffee.
Yerba Mate: How to use
One of the most popular uses of Yerba Mate Cruz De Malta - 500g is equivalent to replacing coffee, as it is universally recognized as a healthy and caffeine-rich form. The effects of the caffeine it contains usually last longer than those of coffee and are largely more tolerated as a whole.
Yerba mate is also often used as a supplement to increase mental stimulation, strengthen the immune system and relieve physical pain. This infusion is also used in the evening to recover the energy lost during the day. This drink is also suitable as an after-meal for its well-known digestive properties able to promote the activity of the stomach and intestines.
Yerba mate drink can be prepared as a normal tea, that is, leaving the leaves to infuse for a few minutes in boiling water and filtering the liquid immediately after. The recommended dosage of yerba mate varies from individual to individual and also depends on the ways in which this substance is taken, as there are supplements of pills, powders or teas that derive directly from the leaves of the plant.
Generally, the standard form for tea is 2 to 3 cups of liquid per day at room temperature.