We all have a favorite drink—coffee, tea, soda pop, beer, etc. This is not only a fun part of your daily ritual but can also be a cultural practice. In China, drinking tea is a way to relax and unwind, but also a way of showing welcome to guests. According to Asianstudies.com, tea has even become a signal of wealth in Europe. (1) In the US, friends often gather at Starbucks or a local coffee shop to enjoy their favorite caffeinated beverage. Yerba Mate is one drink that dates back to 3000 BC (2) and is enjoyed by millions but is rarely known in the US. Mate is even the national drink of Argentina and Paraguay.
Mate is gaining popularity throughout the United States, especially among those trying to avoid processed, artificial products. In recent years many Americans have become interested in their health and consuming more natural products. A popular neuroscientist and professor at Stanford School of Medicine, Dr. Andrew Huberman, has a successful podcast where he frequently talks about the health benefits of Mate. (3) Some of the benefits he has shared are:
- Fat loss
- Hormone control and regulation
- Satiety, or feeling full
- Better mental and physical performance
It is also packed with antioxidants and nutrients such as magnesium, vitamin C, and zinc. (4)
At Sol Energy, we pride ourselves on offering customers great-tasting healthy energy drinks. Many Americans are drinking energy drinks. Have you examined the ingredients in some of the most popular energy drinks on the shelves? I bet you can’t even pronounce half of them. We understand people like to have their favorite beverages. We also know many turn to drinks for quick and easy energy. So why not have a drink that gives you energy, tastes good, and is good for you? By using Yerba Mate as a primary caffeine source, we have created a super drink that contains no coffee, tea, artificial sweeteners, or colors and only has seven ingredients!
We know the power that Yerba Mate has. You don’t just have to take our word for it. A quick Google search will give you countless articles and studies showing the benefits of Mate—no wonder it is increasing in popularity. Maybe you should give this “new” drink a shot.
Sources:
- https://www.asianstudies.org/publications/eaa/archives/chinese-tea-in-world-history/#:~:text=Tea%20may%20first%20have%20been,ultimately%20much%20of%20Asian%20culture.
- https://www.taragui.com/en/discover/history/origin-of-mate#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20book%20%E2%80%9CCa%C3%A1,leaves%20about%203000%20years%20B.C.
- https://hubermanlab.com/?s=yerba+mate
- https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-yerba-mate