Guest guest Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 October 04, 2006 BANG FOR THE BITE Lose weight? Fight cancer and aging? Drink to your health with sustainably-harvested, organic mate. COCKTAIL FACTOID In Uruguay, where mate consumption is huge, public buses have signs that say, "Forbidden to drink mate." SEE MORE TIPS Apparel Celebrities Companies Drinks Easy Changes Entertainment Food Fuel / Power Fun Healthy Living Hi Tech Home Care Products House and Home Kids and Babies Lawn and Garden Office Products & Services Personal Care Pets Recycling Romance Services Transportation Travel Water Weekend Planning RATE THIS TIP How useful is this tip?(5 is the highest) 1 2 3 4 5 Does the caffeine in coffee give you the jitters? The BiteNo biggie - fulfill your need for speed with uber-healthy maté (say it "mah-tay"). Chock full of antioxidants, have a cup for a great buzz - without the side effects of coffee. The Benefits Healthy stimulation. Maté does contain caffeine, but has fewer negative effects than coffee - it actually has a relaxing effect on heart and muscle tissues. Sleep tight. Maté drinkers say they don't have trouble falling asleep. The taste is usually nice and earthy, but some companies have formulated mate that tastes fruity or latte-like. Like tea , maté may help you lose weight, since it has 0 calories and revs up your metabolism. Antioxidants up the whazoo. Maté has almost twice the free radical-combating ability of black and green teas. Fights cancer? A 2005 University of Illinois study found maté inhibited mouth cancer cells from spreading. Personally SpeakingIt took about 6 months and a lot of support from her sponsor Toshio, but Sara's kicked the coffee habit in favor of Pixie Maté. Meanwhile, during Heather's semi-annual detox regimes she drinks maté instead of coffee - but when the detox is over, she reunites with strong coffee like a bee to honey. Wanna Try Pixie Mate - all-organic, the dark roast blend tastes like coffee ($5-9). Guayaki Gift Pack - this fair trade gift comes with 6 oz of maté and the must-have accoutrements for every maté drinker - including a sweet-looking fair trade gourd and bombilla ($30). Choice Organic Yerba Mate - easy-brew maté in tea bags ($23). "Get off your ass and take your government back." ~Rocky Ward Want to be your own boss? Learn how on Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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