Incredible Benefits of Chimarrão for Health

Chimarrão is a typical drink of the South American culture of South America, in Brazil it is consumed throughout the country but predominantly in the South of the country due to the colder climate, it is also very consumed in part of Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay and, mainly, In Uruguay and in Argentina,. Is an inheritance left by the indigenous Quechua, Aymara and Guarani cultures.

The chimarrão is made from the yerba mate, it is also mixed with different teas, such as anise, green, mint and others, to take a good mate you need a gourd, a pump, ground yerba mate and warm water. Taking it regularly brings many benefits to our health.

Our dear Gisele, taking a chimney to warm up.

Taking chimarrão brings a lot of benefits to our health.

Eliminates fatigue and tiredness....The chimarrão is rich in alkaloids, mainly caffeine, the chimarrão has the capacity to help in eliminating the fatigue, it also diminishes the mental fatigue.

It stimulates physical activity.... It is perfect for those who practice physical exercises regularly, gives more energy and "heats up" the body helping in the regeneration of cells and muscles.

Helps in cell regeneration....The chimarrão is a great ally in the process of cell regeneration, which is due to the strong presence of bioactive, these bioactive, help in the maintenance and renewal of our cells.

Source of antioxidants....The chimarrão contains a large amount of antioxidants, which causes the body to fight cell aging, its phenolic compounds present in the chimarrão are able to slow the aging of people.

Source of vitamins and minerals....Chimarrão is considered an excellent food because it contains almost all the necessary ingredients for the organism, it has minerals: iron, phosphorus, potassium and manganese, completing the diet.

Diuretic.....As the chimarrão must be taken very warm, it can help a lot in the proper functioning of the kidneys, promoting the elimination of fluids, which makes it perfect to combat who has retentions and bumps. The chimarrão has excellent diuretic effect.

Digestion aid....The yerba mate has digestive properties, laxatives, fighting intestinal constipation, after a nice Sunday lunch or that barbecue take chimarrão aids in digestion and also in the proper functioning of the intestine.

Research done with yerba mate suggests the following beneficial effects:
Stimulating physical and mental activity
Stimulates circulation
Increases heart rate
Facilitates digestion
It favors evacuation (stool) and urination (urine)
Promotes cellular regeneration
Eliminate depressive states
Increases the resistance of muscles to fatigue
Increases muscle strength
Develop mental faculties
Tones the nervous system
Regularizes the breath
Facilitates digestion
Promotes feelings of well-being and vigor
Regulates sexual functions
Cosmetic effects on the skin
Prevents atherosclerosis
Improves memory
Prevents flu and allergies
Diuretic
Decreases cholesterol and triglycerides
Increases energy expenditure
Promotes weight loss
Prevents Parkinson's disease

Tips....
Drinking too hot can lead to injury to the inside of the mouth and throat, which may favor the formation of tumors (esophageal cancer). In addition, also by the temperature, there is the possibility of injury in the taste buds, causing a partial loss of the palate.
It decreases the absorption of iron and should be avoided by people with anemia. It may also increase the pressure and should be avoided by hypertensive patients.
Throat Cancer
The tumor in the esophagus, or throat cancer, is not caused by mate but rather by the high temperature of the drink.
Chimarrão x Coffee
If the chimarrão contains caffeine like coffee, either take either one, right? Wrong. The stimulating effect of chimarrão lasts longer than coffee. In addition, it does not present side effects like insomnia, palpitation, agitation and irritability.
To take ice cream, warm or hot?
The icy yerba mate is called tererê, not chimarrão. Although it is part of the Paraguayan tradition, and not so much of Rio Grande do Sul, it is a good alternative for those who are afraid of esophageal cancer or like hot beverages. The ideal temperature for the chimarrão is between 70 and 80 ° C, that is, the water should not boil. At this temperature, the injury risks are a bit smaller than using the boiling water

How to make chimarrão: step by step

Mate grass is a little bit bitterer than ordinary teas, but the way to make mate is to say if your mate really did not sour because of the water temperature, which can not be boiling, but just "sizzling." That is, when your kettle squeaks, at 80 degrees, turn off the water and serve the gourd. Follow the way to prepare chimarrão correctly:

1-Heat the water
2- Put 2/3 of green mate in your wooden bowl.
3- Cover the mouth of the bowl with your hand and tilt. The grass should be all on one side only.
4- Lift the bowl a little, but not completely. Put some of the boiling water into the herb's powder to settle. Wait for the water to be absorbed.
5- Cover the mouth of your pump with your finger and place it in the bottom of the care, buried in the maté herb.
6. Now just serve! When the infusion is over, more water should be put in. You already know how to make chimarrão!
Now that you know the step-by-step how to make chimarrão, you can call the gaucho friends or even adhere to this tradition that does so well for health and brings people together in good conversation wheels.