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Most of the time, we know little about the condiments we use every day to season our meals, even, being such a common ingredient, we think we know what sea salt is for, but did you know that it has different uses and variants? Then we will talk more about it.Sea salt is known in the world for being a natural ingredient due to its extraction method and the few industrial processes it goes through before it reaches our homes.Its production process allows obtaining other types of salt that, althoug …

The origin of yerba mate Taragüi is found in the Vuelta del Ombú room. It was acquired by the Uruguayan Víctor Navajas (one of the refounders of the city of Santo Tomé, Corrientes) after the War of Paraguay. One of his sons, Adolfo Navajas, inherited a portion in the southern fraction, which shortly before his death, in 1912, baptized Las Marías, for being near the Santa María Jesuit chapel. In that same year, his widow, Concepción Centeno de Navajas, unsuccessfully made the first planting of gr …

Curing a mate means preparing it for its use, so that its porosity is reduced and the material does not affect the flavor of your mate.1. Clean your mate gourd with warm water.2. Fill it with moisten used yerba and add warm water.3. Leave overnight, remove yerba and clean.4. Add a thin layer of vegetable oil or butter to seal its pores and extend its life.

Valerian natural tranquilizerValerian is a plant that acts as a natural sedative agent, relaxing the nervous system and the brain, so it is usually recommended to people with sleep disorders, or to relieve stress and anxiety.What is valerian and propertiesValerian (Valeriana officinalis) is undoubtedly the best known natural tranquilizer. Its main use is related to sleep disorders and its consumption is usual, especially among those who suffer from insomnia.It is a plant native to Europe and cer …

Stevia is an intensely sweet-tasting plant that has been used to sweeten beverages and make tea since the 16th century.The plant is originally native to Paraguay and Brazil but is now also grown in Argentina. It is used as a non-nutritive sweetener and herbal supplement.A non-nutritive sweetener is one that contains little to no calories. Stevia is used as a healthful alternative to added sugar in many meals and beverages.This breakdown looks at the characteristics, uses, health benefits, and si …