'Running On Empty' is no longer just a term thrown around lightly, as more and more people are becoming severely addicted to caffeine. The morning coffee and cake is fast becoming the breakfast off choice for many people worldwide... after all, it keeps us awake! This phenomenon is a little crazy because too much coffee can actually be harmful for you, and many studies have proven this. By consuming 3 or more cups off coffee a day, you could be in a high risk category and must take care as not to harm yourself in the process off staying awake.
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The first and most widely accepted alternative to coffee for that well needed boost is green tea. Green tea may be drunk hot or cold, and even mixed with juice, or made into an iced tea alternative... so it's the perfect substitute that may be drunk day or night. If feelings of comfort and/or exhilaration are on the top of your list, then green tea is the drink for you. Further more, green tea also boasts many antioxidant properties which are good for your mind, body, and over all healthy... so next time you need that boost you usually get from caffeine, try some green tea instead.
Another option is to try Yerba Mate, which is drunk like a tea and tastes like a cross between green tea and coffee with hints of tobacco and oak. It is a South American drink of health and friendship. Though it does contain caffeine, it has health benefits such as stimulating mental alertness, aiding in weight loss, relieving stress, calming allergies, aiding weight loss, supporting the immune system and cleansing the colon.
Gotu Kola is another herb to consider as it is an anti-stress herb that has been shown to decrease adrenal enlargement. It promotes endurance and energy and is also used for sluggish digestion and to improve memory. As sluggish digestion can affect energy, Gotu Kola is an all around great herb to use.
If you are looking for a product that doesn't contain any caffeine, then look no further than peppermint tea. Peppermint tea is highly refreshing and great for a hot summer's day... plus it gives you all the energy that you need day in and day out.
Please note that some of these herbs may have contraindications for pregnancy and should not be used unless a qualified health care practitioner is consulted.
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