What to drink in the morning instead of coffee: 5 delicious alternatives

There are drinks with a low caffeine content that can be an alternative to coffee / Collage UNIAN, photo ua.depositphotos.com, 1zoom.ru Drinks with a high caffeine content, such as coffee, tea or energy drinks, are widely advertised as drinks that improve mental awareness, physical performance and increase energy. At the same time, scientists note that high levels of caffeine can cause serious health problems, such as heart and blood vessel disease. High levels of caffeine have also been linked to sleep disturbances, digestive problems, anxiety and dehydration.

And a study published in the Sports Health Journal found that frequent consumption of energy drinks increased stress by 35.4 percent, depressed mood by 23 percent, anxiety by 29.8 percent, and gastrointestinal distress by 21.6 percent.

If that’s reason enough for you to switch to a healthier drink, HealthShots recommends 5 delicious low-caffeine drinks.

1. Herbal tea.

For example, chamomile, mint, or rooibos tea are delicious and healthy, and they also have a calming effect, making them a great choice for relaxation before bed.

2. Drinks without caffeine

Most of the caffeine is removed from such drinks using various decaffeination processes, preserving the essence and taste of the original beans or leaves. Decaffeinated coffee will be a good alternative for those who enjoy the ritual of coffee consumption without the accompanying stimulating effects.

3. Fermented tea

Fermented kombucha tea is gaining more and more popularity in many countries. One cup is said to contain only 15 milligrams of caffeine, much less than beverages such as coffee and tea. It also contains probiotic bacteria, which makes it beneficial for health.

4. Green tea

If you want to switch to a drink that is not only healthy, but also helps you lose extra pounds, try green tea. It is said to contain much less caffeine than coffee. According to the US Food and Drug Administration, one cup of green tea contains about 30 to 50 milligrams of caffeine, compared to coffee, which contains about 80 to 100 milligrams.

5. Chicory coffee

In such coffee, a significant part of the coffee powder is replaced by chicory root powder - a plant from the dandelion family. It has a rich taste and does not cause nervousness.

Earlier we talked about the consequences of excessive tea or coffee consumption. So, consumption of more than three cups of tea or coffee every day can cause nervousness, headaches and migraines, sleep disturbances.

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