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Monday, 09 November 2009 14:29 |
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Ilex paraguariensis (or Yerba Mate (Mah-tay) as we have come to know it), is a bush which originated in Paraguay, the heart of South America. First enjoyed by the Guarani people, Yerba Mate is now the healthy, energizing drink of choice for people around the world.
Yerba Mate is a tea-like beverage consumed mainly in Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay and southern Brazil. It is brewed from the dried leaves and stemlets of the perennial tree Ilex Paraguariensis "Yerba Mate"
According to an old Guarani Indian legend, there was the coming of a God who unlocked the secrets of health and medicine and revealed the healing qualities of native plants. One of the most important secrets was how to harvest and prepare the leaves of the Yerba Mate tree. The Mate beverage was meant to ensure health, vitality and longevity. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 09 November 2009 14:32 |
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Monday, 09 November 2009 01:07 |
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"Mate" (Yerba Mate) as it is often called, is a herb that has won many admirers in wide-ranging parts of the world. It includes among its properties, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and the B Complex.
It also has a high content of antioxidants, amino acids and enzymes, as well as important quantities of magnesium, calcium, sodium, potassium, manganese, phosphate, zinc and sulphur.
Studies made by the Pasteur Institute have shown that it improves and normalizes digestion. It also increases mental lucidity without side effects like alteration or anxiety, gives more energy and vitality. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 09 November 2009 01:09 |
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Last Updated on Monday, 09 November 2009 00:45 |
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Our mission is to provide our customers with the largest selection of imported foods at the best price. We carry a great selection of products from Central and South America, such as Yerba Mate, Kaa Hee, Guava, soft drinks, assorted crackers, etc.
Established in Manitoba, the heart of Canada, our location is the ideal spot to serve our distributors across North America.
Come and experience the flavours and aroma from Mexico, El Salvador, Argentina, Chile, Brasil, Paraguay, and many other countries. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 09 November 2009 00:44 |
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