Many people usually start their day with a nice glass of wine coffee Warmth because of its energizing and stimulating properties can help them wake up and become more active.In Mexico alone, 6 out of 10 households consume this substance drink According to analysis by data analysis company Kantar.
Problems arise when consumption must be stopped due to some medical condition or other circumstances. coffee No matter how much you like it. Stress problems, gastritis, insomnia, heart disease, and glaucoma are some of the conditions for which taking this drug is usually contraindicated. drink.
The good news is there is an alternative coffee And help you continue to energize your daily life. So get out your pencil and paper, because here we’ll tell you all about her.
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Use approximately the same amount of caffeine compare a cup coffee80 mg per cup, companion It is an infusion from South America made from the leaves of the Paraguayan holly tree, which only grows in Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay.
According to Belle Mate, its taste is usually bitter, but this depends heavily on the leaves from which it is made, as the highest quality leaves are yellow-green. Because of the variety of flavors, many people often sweeten with honey, sugar, or sweeteners.
Beyond that, its consumption is steeped in history and tradition, as the first to consume it were the Guaraní indigenous people of Paraguay, and since then it has become popular in other towns and countries.
This is a drink served in a guampa and served from a bulb to get all the flavor of the leaves / Photo: Pixabay
except being a drink Very traditional and delicious, companion it has multiple benefits healthy Some of the ones your body will no doubt appreciate are:
- It is a healthier alternative caffeine
- Increase mental acuity and improve physical performance
- Has antibacterial properties
- Helps lower blood sugar levels and lowers cholesterol
- Helps reduce risk of heart disease and chronic inflammation
- Improve immune system
As you have read, companion It brings many benefits to people healthy Chances are you don’t want to miss it. But remember, it doesn’t hurt to consult your doctor before incorporating it into your diet.
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Just like any food or drink, companion It also has side effects, especially when consumed in excess.And because of the amount caffeine According to the Mayo Clinic, one cup can produce:
- stomach ache
- sleep problems
- feeling nervous or uneasy
- Heartbeat
So the best things you can do before you start spending companion Do consult your doctor, especially if you have insomnia, gastrointestinal problems, or any other medical condition.
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If you’ve decided to take the plunge and give it a try drinkwe leave you here with the ingredients:
- 2 and a half cups water
- 1/2 cup grass companion
- Moderate amount of brown sugar
- guampa or cup with tea filter
Prepare your drinkplease do the following:
- Heat two cups of water in a pot or kettle without letting it boil.
- Pour 2/3 yerba into the guampa or cup companionmaking sure to form a hill out of leaves.
- Add a small amount of cold water to the herbs, trying to moisten them as much as possible.
- Gently insert the guampa bulb (skip this step if you are using a colander).
- Run hot water over the herb hill, making sure the tips are dry.
- Sweetness to taste yours companion.
- get ready!enjoy it
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now you know companionTheir benefitcontraindications and how to prepare it, you are ready to try and experience its unique flavor.
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