10 health benefits of living caffeine free is there anything better than a cup
of coffee in the morning for some the answer is yes but most people can't
function in the morning without their cup of joe
as a society we kind of have an addiction to caffeine according to the
news site Reuters Americans are drinking coffee
more than ever and that doesn't even scrape the surface of the amount of
caffeine we're consuming you might not be surprised to hear this but there are
so many things that contain caffeine eat this not that says it can be in many
unsuspecting foods like coffee flavored ice cream protein bars candy bars fancy
energy boosting water and yes even decaf coffee
we've been caffeinated for so long it's hard to remember how we felt when we
didn't have the jitters if this sounds like you then maybe it's time to wean
yourself from the habit don't worry your bestie is here with some great benefits
to help inspire you to go caffeine free but first once you've had your coffee of
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everything in moderation right well apparently we lost the memo on that one
when it comes to caffeine it's in so many of our drinks and food it's
probably time to give your body a break so if you're looking to cut down your
caffeine intake then keep watching for all the health benefits you'll soon
experience once you kick the or if your motto is deaf before decaf
and then this one's for you too besides saving a bunch of money here's
some great benefits to cutting caffeine a list of who should avoid that stuff
altogether and some substitutions you can try instead of caffeinated beverages
number one anxiety yup you guessed it caffeine is a stimulant and that means
it might be causing some of that extra anxiety you've been feeling lately we
normally drink coffee to give us a boost especially in the morning according to
health line you should feel the effects of caffeine within the first hour after
you put it into your body but those stimulating effects can last
for a long time from several hours to even days that bursts of energy you're
feeling can not only increase feelings of anxiety but nervousness heart
palpitations and even panic attacks if you're a big coffee drinker and have no
desire of giving it up anytime soon then the experts say limiting your intake to
about three small cups a day to avoid these negative effects number two you'll
sleep better who doesn't love a good night's sleep
there's lots of stresses in this life to keep you awake anyway why make it worse
with extra caffeine it's true studies published in science direct show that
ingesting caffeine daily who like your morning cup of coffee can alter your
sleep patterns especially if you put caffeine into your system within six
hours before you go to bed some folks who already avoid caffeine may find that
they have a more undisturbed sleep and can fall asleep much faster number three
your body can run smoother that is when it comes to taking in those much-needed
nutrients for those who have a higher caffeine intake your body might struggle
a little more in absorbing the stuff it needs it's not totally caffeine's fault
though it's mostly the tannins of the caffeine that are the issue they can
block the absorption of calcium iron and B vitamins of course old age and diet
play a role in this too however cutting back on the jittery
stuff will definitely help your body out number four those pearly whites this is
an unfortunate truth for a lot of delicious things wine tomato sauce soda
and yes coffee according to the American Dental Association really it's those
darn tannins again which can cause the enamel the outer covering of your teeth
to darken and discolor not only that the acidity in these things can cause the
enamel to even wear away if that's not a great reason to cut back on the coffee
then we don't know what is number five balance those hormones this is mostly
directed at the ladies because beverages with caffeine in them like coffee soda
and tea can alter your estrogen levels according to a 2012 study done by the
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition this is something you want to avoid
because raising estrogen levels can increase your risk of breast cancer
ovarian cancer and endometriosis number six lowers blood pressure swapping up
the soda for something like water can be really great for your blood pressure
ScienceDirect says that caffeine can actually raise your blood pressure
because of its stimulating effects on your nervous system not only that but if
you drink more than five cups of any beverage that contains caffeine a day
you could increase your risk of cardiovascular disease so with that in
mind maybe just swap those bevies for something with no caffeine number seven
it affects your brain remember when we mentioned that drinks containing
caffeine stimulate your body actually they stimulate your nervous system which
is what gives you that burst of energy but it's not always a good thing
it can affect your mood as well are you one of those people that can't function
until you've had your cup of coffee in the morning or are you really grumpy
before that jolt of caffeine yeah there's a reason for that
caffeine can actually alter your brain chemistry in a similar way drugs do
drugs like cocaine whoa what well the experts at ScienceDirect say that
caffeine checks a lot of the same boxes that drug dependence does including
withdrawal symptoms and mood swings have you ever tried to quit coffee
it is especially hard to do if you drink a lot of caffeine in a day but the folks
that helpline and say that once you get past the first week or so about nine
days you should start to level out and feel much better
number eight less headaches there are few things more annoying than a headache
especially when you're trying to get some work done
staring at a computer screen it doesn't help much either so if you have the
chance to reduce the frequency of your headaches why not give it a go we know
now that caffeine withdrawal is a real thing and unfortunately headaches go
along with it it seems like it's just easier to keep drinking caffeine we know
but trust us you'll feel better when you cut down Plus a 2004 study done by
neurology org found that consuming caffeine daily can be a massive
contributor to chronic headaches we're getting a headache just thinking about
it number nine a happier tummy pop quiz did
you know caffeine has a laxative effect that stimulates the bowels who are we
kidding if you drink more than one cup of coffee a day you already know this
there was a study done by the US National Library of Medicine that shows
this is true but again if you're a big consumer of caffeine you probably
already knew that besides making you head to the toilet caffeine drinks could
also lead to problems with your digestive system and cause you to have
heartburn on a regular basis number 10 aging getting older is something we all
have to face and hey it's not all bad growing old as a privilege but we all
want to age as gracefully as possible unfortunately that probably involves
cutting back on the dreaded caffeine the main thing people usually want to avoid
is wrinkles especially on your face wrinkles are natural but according to
Mayo Clinic as a person ages their skin loses flexibility and collagen collagen
is the main structural protein found in skin
you guessed it caffeine interferes with college information so avoiding that
extra cup of coffee could help you avoid more wrinkles as you age so who should
avoid caffeine this is a biggie because caffeine is so prevalent in our society
it seems like it's harmless right that's not entirely true there are some folks
who should just avoid caffeinated drinks altogether here's a quick rundown of who
should be avoiding caffeine women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant
there's few things more exciting than getting ready to start a family you want
to increase your chances of conception as much as possible and if you're
already pregnant you want to take all the precautions necessary to keep you
and the baby healthy caffeine is probably something you
should avoid whenever possible according to the British pharmacological
society caffeine has been linked to an increase in miscarriage and a decrease
in fertility people struggling with anxiety does your anxiety get the better
of you sometimes do you battle with depression if the answer was yes to
either or both of those things then you should probably steer clear of
caffeinated beverages a study done by Cambridge University shows that caffeine
can actually make those previous conditions we mentioned worse and on top
of that add in increased anxiety irritability and anger issues folks with
digestive conditions like acid reflux gout or diabetes
helpline says that if you are dealing with any of those conditions caffeine
can really make them worse so better to opt out if you take prescription
medication always always always read and follow the
label when it comes to any type of medication you never know what could
cause adverse effects it could be something as little as a cup of coffee
Healthline says you should avoid caffeine if you're taking antibacterial
medication antidepressants or any asthma drugs now all that being said coffee
does have some benefits so we're not saying you have to go cold turkey on
your morning ritual however if you start cutting down your caffeine intake in
general you should start to experience some of these health benefits if you're
thinking now what am I going to drink if I can't have caffeine hang tight we've
got some great substitutions for you instead of coffee
try chicory coffee this one is probably one of the most popular it tastes just
like coffee only without all the caffeine it's also super easy to make
you simply brew it just like regular coffee in a coffee maker or French press
chicory root like coffee can be roasted ground and brewed only it has a bunch of
benefits it is a rich source of inulin which can help in digestion and promote
a healthy gut however if you're pregnant you should avoid this one just like
coffee instead of black tea try golden milk golden milk is a rich warm beverage
that is completely caffeine free it's packed full of flavor too containing
ginger cinnamon tumeric and black pepper other common spices and golden milk
include cardamom the and honey it's the tumeric that gives
this beverage its golden color and also give it anti-inflammatory properties
according to help line instead of flavored caffeinated water try lemon
water yup caffeinated water is a thing and you'd be surprised how much it pops
up if you want some water with a little bit of zing and no caffeine try
something simple like adding lemon it's zero calorie and caffeine free plus
you'll be adding some vitamin C to your diet you can add lemon to your water by
slicing and putting the lemon directly into your cup or just use about 1 tbsp
of pre squeezed lemon juice you can also enjoy this beverage hot or cold instead
of soda try kombucha kombucha is becoming more and more popular not only
as a replacement for soda but an alternative to carbonated alcoholic
drinks like beer kombucha is black tea that has been fermented with bacteria
yeast sugar and whatever else you want to use to flavor it like fruit or
different types of tea after fermentation the end result is a bubbly
flavorful drink that's not only delicious but contains probiotics acid
and antioxidants and that's it what did you think of our list
are you a big coffee drinker who's going to try and cut down are there any drinks
you absolutely cannot live without do you already live caffeine free and have
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