]> http://www.foodpeer.com/taxonomy/term/22/0 en http://www.foodpeer.com/article_sections/explanations_stories/south_america_s_yerba_mat_gives_all_natural_energy_boost (ARA) – Millions of Americans rely on coffee and sugary drinks filled with calories to get them started in the morning; but thanks to a movement that started in South America, Americans may soon be singing the praises of a different all-natural pick-me-up. Yerba maté, a tea-like beverage that has been popular in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Southern Brazil for generations, is starting to catch on in the United States. Sun, 06 Mar 2005 21:21:23 -0500