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How to Enjoy Yerba Mate If you have been doing your share of reading about drinking yerba mate, then you may have noticed that it is not only a healthy habit; it can also turn into a social event. When it comes to enjoying yerba mate, there are basically three configurations to it:  solito ,  parceria  or  roda (portuguese) . If you are clueless to what these 3 terms mean, then please continue reading and allow me to explain how to enjoy yerba mate. Solito This term literally means “alone” or “solitary”. This basically means that you enjoy drinking your Yerba Mate even if there is no one else to share it with you. Most assiduous “Materos” are usually solito drinkers. They will most likely drink Mate every day even if they have to do it alone sitting in front of the TV or in their car while driving to and from work. There is absolutely nothing wrong with being a matero solito. It just means that your body has grown accustomed to its daily dosage of Yerba Mate and it’s good

Health Benefits of Yerba Mate Increases wellbeing and Happiness Natural Energizer Relaxes the Muscles Loaded with Antioxidants Decreases Stress Improves Sleep Lowers Blood Pressure Lowers Bad Cholesterol Fights Colon Cancers Helps with Type II Diabetes Help you Lose Weight Boosts Creativity Improves Immune System

What is Yerba Mate?        Yerba Mate (pronounced YER-bah MAH-tay) is a type of holly plant native to Paraguay, Argentina, and Brazil. Drunk for thousands of years by the native Guaraní tribe of the Paraná, the plant has been revered for its ability to naturally stimulate the mind and body. With a significantly higher antioxidant capacity than of green tea, it has more healing power and nutrition than any other plant on the Earth. Mate contains a unique combination of caffeine (in coffee), theophylline (in tea), and theobromine (in chocolate) which is responsible for refreshing your mind, uplifting your mood, and remaining alert without any jitters or crashes. There’s no other herb like yerba mate.