January 24, 2011

Cant get enough...Yerba Mate


So a friend told me about Yerba Mate awhile back and I am still obsessed. I feel very energized and alert when I consume this amazing drink. You can purchase them at whole foods and some of the surrounding grocery stores. So what is Yerba Mate?  This is how the website explains it......

Yerba Mate is a small tree native to the subtropical Atlantic forests of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. This evergreen member of the holly family was introduced to modern civilizations by the indigenous Guarani of Paraguay, Argentina and Brazil.  Yerba mate naturally contains 24 vitamins and minerals, 15 amino acids, abundant antioxidants, and is generally consumed for vitality, clarity, and well being. Yerba mate is the uplifting and nourishing choice of health-minded individuals. 

Yerba mate (yer-bah mah-tay) is made from the naturally caffeinated and nourishing leaves of the celebrated South American rainforest holly tree. Of the six commonly used stimulants in the world: yerba mate, coffee, tea, kola nut, cocoa and guarana, yerba mate triumphs as the most balanced, delivering both energy and nutrition.
.....Go try it..You will be obsessed!