NUTRITION AUTHOR
Jackie Bocanegra
ENERGY IN A CAN: YERBA MATE n Yerba mate is the dried leaves drink
that contains caffeine and goodness to keep you moving throughout the day.
T
he yellow bottle full of goodness, better known as yerba mate, has been making a big splash in the energy drink market. Oftentimes, when you go to the gym, you see people taking pre-workout, but what is the difference between all of these products? The most important thing to do when picking which energy beverage to drink, you should take a peek at the ingredients label. See if they actually give you energy without a crash and what the benefits are with every sip you take.
What is Yerba Mate?
Yerba mate comes from the native species of the holly trees from South America called llex paraguariensis. These trees are found deep in the South American rainforests and its leaves contain caffeine. These leaves also contain different minerals that are dried and finely ground so people can enjoy it as a tea.
Ingredients
If you are trying to make sure an energy drink fits your dietary needs, you’re in luck because yerba mate contains several beneficial plant ingredients. The three main ingredients in a yerba leaf is caffeine,
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