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Mate has become over the years a widespread beverage consumed like tea or coffee. Let's take a moment to look back at the history of mate, widely used especially in its region of origin, Argentina and southern Brazil. The plant called "Yerba mate" was first cultivated by the Guarani people and then developed by the Spanish and the Jesuits. Today, there are different types of yerba mate such as traditional mate, flavored mate, or organic yerba mate. Drinking yerba mate is synonymous with numerous health benefits for your body and organism, and this is proven by science. When should you drink mate for its benefits to be the best for you?
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When to drink yerba mate? Yerba mate can be drunk at different times of the day, depending on what you expect from this beverage. Mate is a plant used in phytotherapy. It has a stimulating, energizing, and comforting aspect. When consumed regularly in the morning, mate can completely replace coffee. Indeed, it's an energizing drink that is rich in vitamin B, magnesium, and antioxidants. Mate then has the important role of giving your body all the energy it needs to last throughout the day. Moreover, it helps you avoid the undesirable effects of coffee, namely an overly exciting aspect. This sort of magic potion is also often used as a detox cure. It's a natural antioxidant, so it will help you detoxify your body. It's a natural remedy for weight loss as part of a diet and weight loss effort. Mate acts effectively as a diuretic and helps you have better digestion. It's also an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effective for starting the day on the right foot. Finally, drinking a cup of mate upon waking is an excellent way to fight against bad cholesterol, heart diseases, rheumatic diseases, and high blood pressure.
When to drink yerba mate? As we have just seen, drinking mate upon waking has undeniable benefits for your health and your immune system. Indeed, it helps combat physical and mental fatigue. However, drinking yerba mate in the evening can also be a source of advantages for you. This drink is renowned for being calming and soothing. Infusing this drink before going to bed can help you fight against insomnia and help you reduce headaches and nervousness. It's its theophylline content and its warmth that help reduce stress and heart palpitations. Mate will promote a more serene and easy falling asleep. However, make sure that yerba mate does not have any contraindications for you by discussing it with your doctor. For example, it's preferable to avoid consuming it at all hours of the day because of its caffeine concentration. Overall, we advise you to not exceed two cups per day.
Now you know when to drink yerba mate, but how do you drink yerba mate? The preparation of this beverage is as simple as that of tea. Start by selecting several mate leaves and pour them into hot water for a few minutes to let them steep and release their aromas. Then filter everything before tasting.
If you want to get mate, you will have a choice between mate in leaves, powder, or tea bags. You then have the choice of mate among the different types available on the market. If you want to make a purchase, you can order mate and associated utensils (the gourd, a type of cup, and the bombilla, a metal straw) online, in a herbal shop or in an official tea store. Now all you have to do is put it into practice to test for yourself the many medicinal qualities of this plant.
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