Instead of guzzling one of these standard college study stimulants, consider sipping on Mate, a natural energy-inducing beverage packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Similar in taste to green tea, Mate is popular in South America and is made by steeping the leaves of the Yerba Mate plant in hot water. It has become a healthier alternative to coffee, as it contains less caffeine, but still delivers a similar energy boost. While coffee provides an ephemeral lift by stimulating the central nervous system, Mate has a stimulating effect on myocardial tissue, but produces relaxation on smooth muscle tissue.
Not only will this tea-like beverage increase your mental acuity while you’re busy cramming, but it will also aid digestion and help control your weight (even as you’re rifling through your mom’s thoughtful care package of study snacks). Yerba Mate stimulates waste elimination and helps reduce the stomach bacteria that often leads to bad breath. The leaves also have stimulant qualities that decrease your appetite and will make you feel fuller for longer periods of time. Regularly sipping on Mate has been a South American cultural tradition for centuries, especially in impoverished areas where people can’t afford to be hungry. Today though, more and more people are including Mate in their healthy diet and exercise regimens as it boosts your metabolism to burn more calories and curbs appetites for increased weight loss.
By: Kimberly Suchy | Sources: 1, 2, 3 | Image: Source
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