Yerba Maté was originally used by the Guaraní tribe of Paraguay, Bolivia and Brazil, and is usually consumed in the form of a tea which is brewed from the dired leaves and twigs of the tree. Because of yerba mate’s high antioxidant content, comparisons to green tea are common.
Many health benefits are associated with Yerba Mate such as, reduce weight gain in a high fat diet, lower cholesterol, is a good detoxifier, produces deeper sleep, boosts the immune system, relieves allergies, increases energy, possibly reduces the risk of diabetes and hypoglycemia, burns more calories, increases mental focus, improves mood, possibly increases the supply of nutrients and oxygen to the heart during exercise, decreases hunger cravings, possible prevention of some cancers, is beneficial to the digestive tract, possible reduction of heart attack and stroke and act as a powerful antioxidant.
I read an a very interesting article today citing Yerba Mate as a powerful antioxidant that helps reduce the inflamation caused by cigarett smoke. In the article, the author examined the research article, published online ahead of print in the journal Experimental Lung Research, investigating supplementing Mate tea to cigarette smoke-exposed laboratory mice. The results were indeed eye opening. While a group of mice is hardly comparable to human the findings presents hope for those suffering with respiratory conditions.
We can now add Yerba Mate to our long list of Anti-inflamatory Antioxidants which includes Aloe Vera, Black Seed and Curcumin. If you are looking to improve your health, everything you need is found in the whole foods that nature has provided for us. Eating a healthy dieat of raw fruits and vegetables, herbs and spices is beneficial to your overal health.
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