If caffeine is a big part of your daily diet, taking it away can have a host of unpleasant effects in the short term. These include headache, tiredness, sleepiness, down moods, trouble concentrating, and crankiness You’ll start to feel symptoms a day or two after you stop. They can last anywhere from 2 to 9 … Read more
Studies have shown that quitting coffee helps you lower anxiety (which can cause stress eating) and even help lower cortisol in the body (which tells your body to store belly fat) and other studies show it can help lower blood pressure several points. What happens to your body when you stop drinking coffee? withdrawal symptoms … Read more
“For someone trying to avoid caffeine completely but looking for an energy boost, I’d recommend tea made from energizing, adaptogenic herbs such as Siberian ginseng (also known as eleuthero), ashwaganda root powder and/or rhodiola ,” says Maggie Jones, a certified holistic nutritionist. What can you use instead of caffeine? #1 Try Golden Milk. #2 Bring … Read more
No matter the reason you want to make a (fair) trade, there are plenty of coffee alternatives including teas, juice shots, chocolate milk, lattes made with beets, matcha, kombucha, chicory, and other functional or fermented concoctions that are good to the last drop. Here are some of our favorites. What can I replace instead of … Read more
No matter the reason you want to make a (fair) trade, there are plenty of coffee alternatives including teas, juice shots, chocolate milk, lattes made with beets, matcha, kombucha, chicory, and other functional or fermented concoctions that are good to the last drop. What can I replace my coffee with? Chicory Coffee. Like coffee beans, … Read more
Studies have shown that quitting coffee helps you lower anxiety (which can cause stress eating) and even help lower cortisol in the body (which tells your body to store belly fat) and other studies show it can help lower blood pressure several points. How do I start my day without coffee? Work Out When You … Read more
Switching up your morning beverage doesn’t have to be complicated. lemon water is a great way to start your day. It’s calorie- and caffeine-free and provides an ample dose of vitamin C. As an antioxidant, vitamin C plays a role in your immune system and protects your skin from sun damage. What is the healthiest … Read more
green tea is another healthy alternative to coffee in the morning. A cup of green tea also has roughly half the amount of caffeine in a cup of coffee, according to the FDA. What is a healthy substitute for coffee in the morning? Green tea is another healthy alternative to coffee in the morning. A … Read more
For mild flavor (and a mild hit of caffeine): white tea “Like green tea, white tea boosts heart health by lowering inflammation and LDL cholesterol,” she says. White tea’s also said to be good for bone health and blood sugar control—and thanks to its light color, it won’t stain your teeth like coffee or black … Read more
Studies have demonstrated that people who take in a minimum of 100 mg of caffeine per day (about the amount in one cup of coffee) can acquire a physical dependence physical dependence Physical dependence is a physical condition caused by chronic use of a tolerance-forming drug , in which abrupt or gradual drug withdrawal causes … Read more