| If you are feeling weak, in pain, or just want to live a | | | | the process is repeated. |
| healthier lifestyle then this blog is for you. It is updated | | | | Lets compare coffee to this drink: |
| daily with information from published and renowned | | | | Coffee |
| sources. It is always free and accurate. Comments | | | | * Has little or no antioxidants |
| are accepted and I encourage people to talk about my | | | | * Tastes great and can be mixed in items |
| subjects. They range from Yoga to healthy eating. I will | | | | * Provides energy that quickly peaks and makes your |
| include recipes, information about what foods are good | | | | body crash fast |
| and bad for you, product links, what to do with | | | | * After the crash you feel tired and drowsy |
| products, what to watch out for, how to live happier | | | | * Grown on huge plantations to feed America |
| and feel better. You will learn how to lose weight, | | | | * Easy to prepare |
| without hurting your body or going on stupid diets. You | | | | * Addictive and can cause dependency |
| will learn how to talk to people and live a | | | | Yerba Mate |
| compassionate lifestyle. Here is a sample article about | | | | * Loaded with nutrition |
| Yerba Mate: A great thing to drink daily is a South | | | | * Gives amazing stimulating energy that lasts all day |
| American drink called Yerba Mate. You can find a | | | | * Grown in the rain forest |
| product link on my site. | | | | * Non addictive |
| What is so great about it? You can check out the | | | | * No crash |
| explanation by clicking here or you can just keep | | | | * Can be mixed into many drinks without significantly |
| reading. | | | | effecting flavor |
| It comes from the Ilex paraguariensis tree and what is | | | | * Mix it in with your favorite teas |
| harvested is the leaves. The first step to getting | | | | * Helps your body and mind focus |
| healthy is to start drinking this stuff. It is really a | | | | * Great for dieting; suppresses appetite |
| powerful and amazing drink. Also for coffee drinkers, | | | | The bottom line: |
| this is a great replacement for it. It is more powerful | | | | Yerba mate can not be overlooked in your quest to |
| and gives you gradual energy instead of a huge burst | | | | live a healthy life. It is simply amazing and will change |
| of energy right away. It is also loaded with vitamins | | | | your life. |
| and minerals that your body needs. | | | | Instructions to make: |
| The mate contains caffeine and other alkaloids | | | | You will need: |
| responsible for the energy it gives you. However, it is | | | | 1. Yerba Mate |
| very different. It has potassium, magnesium and | | | | 2. French Press |
| manganese in it. It is brewed in a similar fashion as | | | | 3. Tea Pot |
| coffee and it has a great taste. It tastes a bit earthy | | | | 4. Honey and Soy milk (optional) |
| and kind of like alfalfa, but is very distinct. The only | | | | All these can be ordered on my site via the links on |
| way to really understand it is to try it. A popular brand | | | | the side of the page. These are all through so you can |
| is Guayaki and on the back it claims "provides mental | | | | get free shipping on these items. |
| clarity, sustains physical energy, improves digestion, | | | | Loose Leaf: |
| promotes balance in the body, and contains | | | | 1. Add 2-3 tablespoons of Mate in the press |
| antioxidants". I have been a drinker for about two | | | | 2. Add cool water to allow the fragile nutrients to soak |
| years and I would agree with all those claims. They | | | | into the water |
| are very true. | | | | 3. Boil water and allow to cool to 170*F |
| Traditionally it is drank from a gourd, which is a | | | | 4. To quicken this process up, put some ice cubes into |
| hollowed out vegetable. The gourd is filled with Yerba | | | | the boiling water |
| Mate and warm water. A filter straw, called a Bombilla, | | | | 5. Pour the water over the Loose mate |
| is inserted into the gourd and the liquid is drank by the | | | | 6. Allow to steep for 3-5 minutes or until dark green |
| server to test for consistency and quality. Typically a | | | | 7. Plunge the mixture with the French press |
| group of people drink from the same gourd as it is | | | | 8. Pour into a cup and enjoy |
| passed around. However, you share the gourd and the | | | | 9. Mix with soy milk and honey to taste to create a |
| contents, and not the water. The gourd is emptied by | | | | nice mate latte (optional) |
| the first person and then passed on to the next. The | | | | If you are using tea bags, just do everything the same |
| server will fill up the gourd again with warm water and | | | | and ignore the French press. |