Yerba Mate is from South America. It combats fatigue and sleepiness and sustains you throughout the day. I can’t tolerate heavy effects of caffeine. This does have a bit of caffeine in it, but does not create the same unpleasant reaction I get from coffee.

Yerba Mate is more than just a stimulating drink. It is a wonderful source of antioxidants. It has a full complement of vitamins and minerals, including chlorophyll which is great for your digestive system and blood. It also has vitamins A,B,C,E, magnesium, potassium, iron, pantothenic acid, and much more. This makes Yerba Mate an excellent immune boosting tonic.

Yerba Mate is great hot or cold. Try it with lemon, lime or add a bit of your favorite juice. It tastes great with milk and honey.

When I’m home I prefer to make my tea using a French Press. If I’m on the go it’s nice to carry a few bags with me. I find most eateries don’t have a great tea selection, but they are usually happy to bring me hot water.

Try it yourself and let me know what you think. I’d love to hear back from you.

Find out more from the link below:

YERBA MATE

Need some TLC?  One of favorite comforts is a mug of tea sweetened with Stevia.  Check out the benefits of Tulsi Tea or also known as Holy Basil.  It does wonders for heart health, stress, and respiratory issues such as allergies and asthma.

1 Cup Soy Milk

1 to 1-1/2 inch ring of fresh pineapple.

8 large frozen strawberries

1 tsp coconut oil

MSM  If you have never used MSM you start with 1/8 tsp and build gradually.

1 Tsp Merlin’s Herbal Magic Roots Elixir-find it on the same link as the Spirulina.  Great stuff.

1 Tbl powdered Spirulina

Stevia to taste

Blend it all together.  Enjoy a filling and nutrient dense liquid meal.  This is energizing and caffeine free.  It will help alkalize your body to boost your health.

If you have an interest in losing weight I recommend that you increase you nutrient rich food sources and decrease the items you are consuming that have little or no nutritional value.

Enjoy two nutrient rich beverages a day. I enjoy one in the morning and usually one right after work. Here’s an example:
1 cup orange juice
1 cup coconut milk
1 Tbl Spirulina-Plant based complete protein, vitamins, minerals, etc. Can’t say enough. It’s great.
1/4-1/2 tsp MSM-sulfur, important for cellular & joint health. Keeps the cells flexible
1 tsp Merlin’s Herbal Magic Roots Elixir-Energizing & alkalizing herbal blend-Find this at one of the above links under Tea & Spices
6-8 frozen strawberries
Stevia-no calorie natural sweetner

If you want it to be more filling you could use yogurt or kefir instead of one of the other liquids.

Weight lose not just about what you eat.  Find ways to have fun exercising.  Get out and walk, swim, bike ride, take a dance class.  Do a variety of activities so you don’t get bored.  You don’t want your mind to get bored and you body needs variety also.  You will burn calories and boost your feeling of well being.  Make it fun, not work.

It’s a gorgeous summer morning. It was cool here so the windows are open. I enjoy that so much more than air conditioning. Made my pot of yerba mate, did my journaling and reaching for better feeling thoughts and visions.  I know all is well.  I am loved and supported.  I feel good.  It’s a great day.  I’m taking my fresh mango, cottage cheese and tea to enjoy on the deck.  Wishing you a wonderful day.

This morning started out feeling like I had so many things to do I didn’t know where to start.  I knew a to do list was in order.  After the animals got fed I made my morning smoothie.  The recipe varies to keep it interesting:

1 Cup orange juice

3/4 cup coconut milk

1 Tbl Spirulina-Amazing complete protein

1-1/2 tsp Opti-MSM (organic sulfur) If you’ve never used this you need to start with smaller amounts.  Great for joints, skin, hair, nails, healing, cleansing, etc.

1/2 tsp Merlin’s Herbal Magic Roots Elixir-Cleansing and energizing without caffeine.

1/2 tsp Maca-Balances endocrine system.

Stevia-No calorie natural sweetner

8 frozen strawberries

Blend and enjoy.  It tastes great.  It’s very green.  Very fulfilling.  Packed with nutrients.

I decided to take my smoothie and go feed the fish in the pond and pick tomatoes.  I spilled 3/4 of the smoothie.  Ugh.  The ants around here will be supercharged.  I knew it was time to slow down and not worry about getting anything done.  Breath and just feel good.  That’s enough right now.

I love these products. You can find everything but the Stevia at the link below.
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There are so many things that taste good and are good for you.  Rooibos tea is one of them.  If you find yourself hooked on soda start trying to substitute some wonderful teas.  Your body will love you for it.

Numi tea is having a 20% off sale on teas from South Africa.  Numi has some lovely teas.  Rooibos is only one of them.  Find out more through the link.  You will feel so much better.