Mate tea in pre-workout: how the cariocas’ favorite drink can help

Excellent for health, mate tea is able to contribute to performance in training. But you need to know how to consume it and when to avoid it.

Widely consumed on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, the Yerba mate tea it became cultural and intangible heritage of the city in 2012. But what not everyone knows is what the benefits of this drink are, in addition, of course, to being super thirst-quenching.

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Second Fúlvia Hazarabedian, nutritionist and responsible for the nutritional program of Bio RitmoYerba mate offers numerous health benefits as it is rich in two compounds called saponins and theobromine.

“Both antioxidants and anti-inflammatories help with the immune system, mood and insulin resistance, which can help prevent diabetes. Another benefit is to promote the oxidation of fat cells, which helps reduce levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood”, underlines the nutritionist.

But what about performance in training? The pro explains below.

Mate tea for pre-workout

Fúlvia explains that yerba mate is also an ally for those who want to enhance their training, as it offers a benefit very similar to that of coffee: the thermogenic effect.

“Taking the drink before starting physical activity can help both in terms of performance and income, as well as weight loss, thanks to the thermogenic effect of caffeine which speeds up the metabolism, making the body spend more energy and increasing the burning of body fat,” he indicates.

The professional points out that, obviously, this is not the only tool for those with this goal and, for this reason, consulting a professional remains the priority for those with specific goals for both diet and training.

The nutritionist adds that the herb has become popular through beverages, whether it’s iced tea on Rio’s beaches or chimarrão in the country’s southern region.

“Anyone can know the benefits of the herb with a lot of creativity. With yerba mate powder you can make many recipes, such as pancakes, cakes, brigadeiros and even bread. The important thing is to dose the quantity and evaluate how much the flavor will appear” , warns the nutritionist.

It is worth mentioning, however, that it is important to be aware of the amount of its consumption due to the presence of caffeine. That’s because, while it helps fight tiredness and drowsiness, drinking can become a problem for people who already struggle with lack of sleep or anxiety, because it speeds up or prevents them from sleeping. Therefore, it is important to choose the best times to drink mate and not abuse it.

Source: Terra

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