Has anyone tried yerba mate as a weight loss aid ? I read on a magazine for women that it could help with weight loss. Pete answers: Yerba Mate is known as an appetite suppressant. It works by providing all the nutrients your brain and body needs. We can recommend CBSe Silueta brand yerba mate. …
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How to prepare Yerba Mate
How do I brew Yerba Mate? I just bought some yerba mate on a friend’s recommendation. I do not have a filtered straw or a gourd yet. Does anyone have any advise how it is best consumed? Pete answers: Yerba Mate (pronounced “yerba mahtay”) is a medicinal and cultural drink of ancient origins. Originally consumed…
What are some of the benefits of drinking yerba mate?
What are the benefits of yerba mate? Pete answers: Yerba Mate has a kind of caffeine referred to as mateine that doesn’t give you the jitters! It aids digestion and increases regularity. It increases your mental clarity, aids in weight loss, and the infusion has one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants. Yerba Mate is…
Where can I buy yerba mate in Southern California
Looking for Taragui yerba mate tea bags in Los Angeles? I’m looking for yerba mate tea bags from Argentina, I drank Taragui Brand mate cocido while I visited Argentina last year. Where can I buy it in Los Angeles area? Pete answers: You can visit: Catalina Market at 1070 N. Western by the Santa Monica…
Are there any side effects to drinking yerba mate?
Are there any side effects to drinking the herbal tea called yerba mate? Will it interact with medicines? Pete answers: No reported side effects other than: “Users report a mental state of wakefulness, focus and alertness reminiscent of most stimulants”. It should be no different than coffee or tea as far as interactions go. You…
Reaping the Benefits of Yerba Mate
Can you still reap the benefits of drinking yerba mate tea if you only drink it every once in while? like once a day, or every other day? Pete answers: Yes, you can consume as much or a little as you wish. Any time you drink yerba mate your body will enjoy the benefits of…
What are the health benefits of drinking yerba mate?
What are the health benefits of drinking yerba mate? Pete answers: Yerba Mate has Cholesterol lowering properties. Consumption of yerba mate improves serum lipid parameters in healthy Dyslipidemic subjects and provides an additional LDL-cholesterol reduction in individuals on Statin therapy. While yerba mate has been used as a base for herbal medicines in South America…