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Mate has become in recent years a trendy beverage that is gaining more and more followers thanks to its numerous beneficial mate properties for you and your health. Mate is one of the medicinal plants whose virtues are proven by recent studies. Where does the mate plant come from, what are its benefits, and how is it prepared? We will look at these different aspects right now.
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Mate is consumed today just like tea or coffee, for its stimulating properties and boost effect. But this South American beverage offers many other virtues, which you can discover in detail in this complete guide. All its benefits have led to its widespread consumption worldwide, to the point of even becoming the favorite drink of famous footballer Antoine Griezmann!
Consumed daily, mate will provide you with its multiple benefits for your health in the long term. Pure mate has a rather bitter taste but you can find many flavored blends in stores to soften the flavor. Like tea, it can be drunk cold or hot, at any time of the day.
What is mate? Argentinian mate is a beverage that comes from South America. The virtues of this drink are stimulating and beneficial. Traditional mate is increasingly consumed as an alternative to tea and coffee both in its region of origin and in the rest of the world. As for the mate composition, this drink is rich in antioxidants, caffeine, B vitamins, potassium, and iron. However, it contains no calories, which makes it a perfect slimming ally. The mate used to make drinks with multiple virtues has its sources in the leaves of a tree. It is consumed like tea, when its leaves are infused.
Let's now look at the history of mate. In the beginning, mate was discovered and used by the Guarani people. They consumed it by chewing it during their long walks. Mate was both a currency of exchange and a source of sharing. Then it was the turn of the Spanish conquistadors to seize it, followed by the Jesuits. Indeed, the latter played a crucial role in the development of Brazilian mate and then in its disappearance. It was only at the dawn of the 20th century that this unique beverage reappeared in the form we know today. After various studies on the subject, we can see that yerba mate cultivation only develops in its region of origin, that is, between Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil. It's the tropical and humid climate that is favorable to the growth of this plant. This stimulating and beneficial drink is therefore also a source of wealth for locals.
The health benefits of mate are now well-established. Indeed, it has a stimulating aspect beneficial for your body when consumed regularly. Why drink mate? This beverage helps combat physical and mental fatigue. Mate and hypertension are also linked. Indeed, mate consumption prevents arterial hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. It's also valuable help against headaches, stress, and nervousness. Mate also has the role of strengthening your immune system and improving blood circulation. Detox mate also has a diuretic aspect and allows for better digestion. It's thus an effective way to burn calories and get back in shape quickly. Yerba mate is also an ally for athletes. Indeed, it allows for better muscle recovery and prevents injuries and rheumatism. It's a quality anti-inflammatory. Finally, mate and pregnancy are not incompatible. Indeed, it can help you relax and fall asleep faster. However, talk to your doctor to avoid any contraindications. In any case, if you consume it, it should be in small quantities.
Mate provides you with many benefits but do you know when to drink it? If you drink it in the morning, it will replace coffee and have a stimulating and energizing effect on your body. It's a way to have the energy needed to last throughout the day. You will also avoid the overly exciting effect that coffee can provide. Drinking it in the morning also helps you fight bad cholesterol. If you prefer to drink mate in the evening, it can be soothing and comforting for you. Indeed, it helps you fight against insomnia and nervousness. You are thus relaxed and sleep comes more easily. It is advised not to exceed a daily consumption of two cups during the day. Finally, where to find mate? Visit a herbalist, an organic store or a tea shop.
In the list of yerba mate benefits, we can note that it is beneficial against headaches, fatigue, and rheumatic pains. Green mate strengthens the immune system, stimulates your body and mind. Yerba mate is also recommended if you want to follow a weight loss diet and lose weight. Why? You will immediately have a sensation of appetite suppression and satiety. Moreover, it's an excellent diuretic that helps fight water retention. Mate is an alternative drink for people who have trouble consuming a glass of water several times throughout the day. Indeed, you will thus combat dehydration.
There are different variants in the types of mate that exist today on the market. The main distinction between mate and green mate lies in their color. Organic mate comes from organic farming. As for taste, bitter mate may not please everyone. That's why there are now many flavored mate versions like ginger lemon mate or mint mate. Indeed, this makes the taste much more pleasant to the palate.
Mate is now used as an ideal alternative to classic beverages such as tea, coffee, or matcha. What to choose? Mate or matcha, mate or coffee, mate or tea or mate latte? All these drinks can help you get the energy needed to last all day without feeling tired. Coffee gives you a boost when you need it during the day but its exciting power can be too strong. Matcha is an energizing drink rich in vitamins and minerals. Moreover, its catechin content helps you fight daily against bacteria and infections that come from outside. Tea allows you to have sufficient energy to last the day thanks to its theine concentration. Mate is synonymous with gently waking up your body when you consume it in the morning. It also helps you stay focused throughout the day. To avoid mate disadvantages or exciting mate aspect, it is recommended to not exceed two cups of the drink per day.
Mate infusion and green tea are two beverages often confused, due to their similar names. There are indeed certain similarities between mate and green tea. Slimming mate and green tea are natural beverages that promote good transit and ideal digestion. Cold mate is a fat burner that immediately gives a feeling of satiety and thus avoids snacking. Moreover, it contains no calories and represents a natural appetite suppressant. Don't hesitate to consume green tea and mate in combination to burn calories and toxins even faster.
What is the ideal mate infusion preparation? There isn't just one preparation but a traditional one and some alternative versions like tereré mate or mate cocido. The traditional mate preparation consists of pouring mate leaves into a container called a gourd then filtering and consuming it using the bombilla. It's just important to first pour a few drops of cold water to impregnate the leaves then hot water before consuming it all.
The mate bombilla is an essential accessory for classic mate preparation just like the gourd. It is a metal straw equipped with a filter to allow the infusion of the drink. The gourd is the traditional container which can now be made of different materials such as wood or ceramic. With these tools, you are ready to share a unique moment and benefit from all the benefits and active ingredients that mate offers. Don't forget to clean them regularly.
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