Increasingly present in French locker rooms, what are the benefits of mate in sport? Natural antioxidant, source of vitamins, fat burner... What does mate really bring to amateur or professional athletes?
WHY DRINK MATÉ FOR SPORTS?
What is the place of mate in sport and why do so many high-level athletes consume it?
Even if in Europe the mate is a drink mainly consumed by athletes, this infusion is also recommended for people who do not practice regular physical activity.
Why is mate in sport an asset and a good habit? Well it's simple:
Yerba mate is one of the most nutritious drinks. The human body needs micronutrients, this traditional South American drink has practically all of them! Second, the leaves of chimarrão , the name given to mate in southern Brazil , are rich in antioxidants, vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, B5, C, E) and essential minerals, sources of nutritional virtues and benefits for the body and motor skills.
Moreover, it promotes concentration, which is essential before starting a good sports session .
All these benefits can only bring to the human body and greatly help to improve sports performance .
MATÉ FOR SPORTS: FOR MUSCLE RECOVERY
Mate can be drunk before or after physical exercise for better muscle recovery! Thanks to its antioxidant properties (90% more than green tea), drinking mate will prevent muscle oxidation during significant exercise.
It is also recommended for overweight people since it helps burn bad fats. and provides a feeling of satiety: Mate is an effective appetite suppressant .
Very famous for being drunk hot, mate can also be drunk cold during hot weather, discover the iced mate recipe . Mate leaves contain lower amounts of caffeine than coffee.
Consumed infused, Mate is therefore much less strong in caffeine than coffee , but more than tea. Hence its stimulating properties and its use to combat fatigue.
Thus, all the secrets of the French Team's world champion coronation have been revealed to you, enjoy your brew!
