Going off of coffee this week for the 7 day cleanse is a big deal for me. I LOVE good coffee. But, my secret is that I am drinking organic Guayusa tea. Of course you can drink green tea or Yerba Mate but my current favorite is Guayusa, a cousin of Yerba Mate. Guayusa (image by Anna Premo – Author, FAL) offers more caffeine than green tea along with other stimulants such as theophylline (clarifying and uplifting – also found in green tea), and theobromine (pleasant & relaxed feeling – also found in dark chocolate). This unique mix of caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine is what gives the balanced and uplifting “clean energy” effect without jitters or crashes. The Amazonian hunters call this type of energy “mental strength and courage”. This great holly plant also has Polyphenols and Saponins, which are great for
- the immune system
- heart health
- anti-inflammatory
- anti-tumor effect
- beneficial for cholesterol
- bone health
- possible anti-cancer effect
