Lose weight or lose weight with maté : is this possible?
In the benefits of maté, his power slimming is often cited. According to certain sources, its regular consumption would trigger a real effect “appetite suppressant”. According to a Japanese study2, the maté would increase the feeling of satiety and make it easier to manage caloric intake daily, therefore indirectly to lose weight. But is this enough to say that the maté has an effect on weight loss?
The maté and its draining power
The richness in antioxidants and caffeine provides the maté draining properties. It would help to eliminate more easily and fight against water retention.
What is the supposed fat-burning effect of maté ?
The maté is a thermogenic drink, that is to say it accelerates the metabolism and facilitates the burning of fats by the body. How ? Due to its caffeine content, the fat-burning effect of which is well known. Belonging to the methylxanthine family, caffeine promotes the process of lipolysis which consists of the breakdown of fat. It thus helps to stimulate metabolism. At Kusmi Tea, we have a wide range of tea made from maté, as in the Detox and Ritual range. We have developed two healthy tea recipes including the Slimming Ritual, a blend of green tea and maté, enriched with green tea extract.
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The maté : a calorie-free drink
The consumption of maté has no impact on your diet or the weight indicated on the scale, provided you do not add sugar. And to have even more fun, there is no shortage of recipes!
Maté and sport: improvement of sports performance?
The maté would be an asset when practicing a sporting activity. According to an American study1 carried out on a group of cyclists, drink a yerba maté before and during sporting activity boosts energy and accelerates metabolism. Due to its caffeine content, physical fatigue slows down and physical performance is stimulated.
Our detox recipe with maté
What if you prepared a tea maté detox ? Ideal for sunny days, this recipe maté cold can be prepared in 5 minutes! Remember that there is no shortage of recipes.
- Ingredients and equipment: 1 cup boiling water, ½ grapefruit, 2 spoons of maté, 2 drops of vanilla extract, 1 clove
- Let 2 spoons of maté in your cup of boiling water for 15 minutes;
- Add the cloves and vanilla extract during the infusion;
- Filter your tea and add the juice of ½ grapefruit;
- Mix everything together;
For a fresh effect, add a few ice cubes and that’s it!
Quickly test this recipe for maté detox, easy and quick! Natural and invigorating, this drink will give you the boost boost necessary for your day.
You will have understood, the fat-burning and slimming properties of yerba maté are indirect. Drink maté regularly will not make you lose weight or lose weight strictly speaking but will help you eliminate more easily due to its caffeine content and its richness in antioxidants. Only a healthy diet and regular sporting activity will allow you to achieve your slimming goal.
Sources:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22130241/
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