Yerba Mate, or Mate as it is often called, is a South American herb from the holly shrub of the South American rain forest. It grows wild in Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Brazil, but is most abundantly in Paraguay where it is also cultivated. Drinking Mate is a longtime traditional social activity in Mexico, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay - family or friends pass around a ... Continue Reading
Foods for a Focused Mind
We spend countless hours focusing on our bodies. We try to eat all the right foods to stay lean and fit; we exercise to improve our body's muscle tone and we pamper ourselves, as we should, to simply look great. And while staying physically healthy is super important, we should also eat well to keep our minds as healthy as our bodies. After all, our minds are what instructs ... Continue Reading
Foods That Boost Your Metabolism
Being concerned about your fitness is a good thing, and you obviously know that the only way to become fit is by exercising and eating the right diet. However, there's one more factor which can make a difference by speeding up the process of becoming fit, and that is boosting your metabolism. If you can make your metabolism work better, then it greatly affects your chances of ... Continue Reading
Green Tea Again Linked to Alzheimer's Prevention and Treatment
That green tea you've been drinking may just protect[1] your brain. In yet another major study on the beverage's healthful properties, this time published in the journal Phytomedicine, scientists found evidence that enzymes in the drink protect your brain cells from damage. The findings suggest that drinking green tea regularly could prevent you from developing dementia and ... Continue Reading
Digesting Tea Defends Against Alzheimer's & Cancer
Drinking, or better yet digestion and the body's ability to absorb key elements of green tea, may play a vital role in aiding the brain to fend off the development of Alzheimer's, and can protect against cancer. Digestion is a vital process which provides our bodies with the nutrients we need to survive. However, just because the food we put into our mouths is generally ... Continue Reading