Food Blog Entry #150

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I didn't notice this the other day, but there was a sign in front of Smoothie King advertising their new smoothies. These two new creations of theirs have a special ingredient called Yerba Maté, a plant that contains 24 vitamins and minerals, provides energy, and has antioxidants. They were offering this with either mango or pomegrante...and since pomegrate is hard to come by here in Miami I chose to go with that.

Pomegranate Maté Smoothie: We’ve infused the power of Yerba Maté with pomegranate and strawberries to make a delicious, nutritious, energizing smoothie. Considered "The Drink of the Gods," Yerba Maté is a beverage made from the stems and leaves of an evergreen holly tree native to the rainforests of South America. Of the six most commonly used stimulants in the world, Yerba Maté is the most balanced--it naturally contains caffeine, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, providing an invigorating flow of energy and clarity of mind. The caffeine content in this smoothie is equivalent to one cup of coffee. It's one of the healthiest ways to get the energy you need!

Good description...equivilant to a cup of coffee!