In the cold season, we drink more hot drinks. When addicted to coffee, it is worth remembering that caffeine causes dehydration, increased pressure, and with frequent regular use - irritability and headache. If you lack taste or vigor, we know alternatives to coffee that are less detrimental to health. It's worth a try.

How caffeine works

Coffee is delicious, but in the name of health, it’s worth remembering that caffeine is a mild form of addiction. So, regular 3-4-5 cups during the day accustom the nervous system to a stimulant, without which it is oppressed, and we become irritable and a little exhausted, waiting for a new portion. In addition, caffeine bust will cause a regular increase in pressure, frequent headaches and insomnia. Being in the blood and stimulating the body and heart for 3-4 hours, each repeated dose increases the effect of the previous one, causing dehydration, followed by dryness and lethargy of the skin, as well as calcium leaching from bone tissue.

The daily harmless norm for an adult healthy person is about 250 ml of caffeine, which is equal to two average strength cups of coffee. There are healthier alternatives out there that will help you get rid of the side effects and not limit your caffeine intake.

Tea

Theine in tea is just as stimulating to the brain as caffeine. A cup of tea contains about 40-60 mg of "tea caffeine", which is much milder perceived by the body - an overdose is practically excluded, and a mild invigorating effect lasts for 5 hours. The largest amount of caffeine is found in pu-erh teas, semi-fermented oolong teas, as well as black (red) teas with bergamot such as Earl Gray.

Cocoa

In case you like the taste, but not the energy effect, it is worth trying to discover cocoa in a new way as a substitute. In addition to the fact that the drink contains only 5 mg of caffeine, cocoa powder and products from it are an excellent source of flavonoids that soften and nourish the skin, magnesium, calcium, zinc, iron and potassium, which support not only the heart muscle in full health, but and cleanses blood vessels of cholesterol and slows down the aging process in the body.

Chicory

The closest, after cocoa, coffee substitute, which does not contain caffeine at all. In addition, inulin in its composition has a beneficial effect on the intestinal microflora, lowers blood sugar levels, and is also rich in B, C, PP vitamins, calcium, potassium and magnesium, which your heart will like (while caffeine is not) .

Ginger

A conditional replacement for coffee, which, however, will help to cheer up and awaken the immune system. Try adding a little freshly squeezed orange or tangerine juice and replacing morning coffee with such a hot drink at least a couple of times a week - winter and spring autitaminosis will be nothing for you.

Ginseng

Another natural energy drink that is respected in folk medicine in many countries. In addition to a good vitamin and mineral composition, a nice bonus is that ginseng root tea is a well-known aphrodisiac and cardiotonic, which coffee cannot boast of. In addition, you can always diversify the taste by adding spices or citrus fruits.

Decaffeinated coffee

A drink that even the most famous baristas do not ignore, because making it is as much an art as making a good cup of espresso. In addition, the beneficial properties of coffee beans remain in the drink - for example, its antioxidant effect, and the fight against free radicals inside the body is a sure way to healthy tissues and cells.

Masala tea

A little spices - and hot drinks will sparkle in a new way. This also works in the case of spiced Indian masala chai. Cardamom, ginger, black pepper, cinnamon - all spices have an encouraging effect on the body, stimulate digestion and give strength and energy. In addition, such a cup of tea with milk is a good afternoon snack or even a replacement for one of the meals, a set of spices and milk satisfy hunger. Read

Many of us start the morning with a cup of coffee - it invigorates, helps us wake up. But sometimes, for some health reasons, we can't drink coffee. So what can replace coffee in order to finally wake up?
To add variety and make breakfast healthier, we offer you several alternatives to morning coffee. These drinks will fill you with energy and give you a good mood for the whole day.

Lemon honey drink. Such a tonic not only increases efficiency, but also helps to lose weight and increase immunity.
In a glass of warm water, put one or two slices of lemon and a teaspoon of honey. Then mix well. Optionally, you can add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon. To do this, first pour hot water over the cinnamon and lemon, and after a while add honey to the slightly cooled mixture.

Cocoa with orange juice. This drink will cheer you up in the morning and give you a great mood for the rest of the day. In addition, cocoa with orange helps to normalize the balance of cholesterol and quickly causes a feeling of satiety.
To prepare a miracle drink, you need to grate a little orange peel and squeeze the juice from half the fruit. Then cook cocoa, add milk and the resulting orange juice with zest to it. To taste, you can put a drop of honey or brown sugar.

Tea with lemongrass. This drink is a complete replacement for coffee. Lemongrass tea will give strength and energy, as well as help to cope with depression. In addition, lemongrass has a beneficial effect on the liver and improves memory.
To prepare a drink, simply pour 10 grams of dried young shoots and leaves with one liter of boiling water. You can also add leaves to regular tea.

Ginger tea. Ginger tea has, unlike coffee, a long-term stimulating effect. The smell of ginger is able to relieve fatigue and cheer up. Especially the drink will be useful for people engaged in intellectual work.
Preparing an invigorating ginger elixir is very simple: for this, a piece of the root must be peeled, finely chopped with a knife and poured with boiling water. For taste, you can add honey with lemon or a couple of mint leaves.

Green tea with jasmine. Green tea can replace coffee. Its tonic properties are not in vain reminiscent of coffee. Green tea also contains the invigorating caffeine, however, the effect of which, however, begins later than that of the caffeine in coffee. In addition, green tea contains a large amount of catechins - substances that have antimicrobial, antioxidant and antitumor effects. You can also add lemon to such tea - the main condition is that the water temperature should not be higher than 80-85 degrees Celsius.

Chicory. Its roasted and ground root is brewed. And the taste of the drink resembles coffee, but it does not have any effect characteristic of coffee. It can be safely given even to children or drunk before bedtime. It lowers cholesterol and sugar, has a beneficial effect on the nervous system and helps cleanse the skin.

Dandelion. Its roots are harvested in the spring, dried in the oven until brittle, cut into small pieces and fried in a pan until dark brown. They grind. (You can buy at the pharmacy).

Jerusalem artichoke. A drink from its root is prepared in a similar way. Only before drying in the oven, the rhizomes are kept for several minutes in boiling water.

ripe acorns and hard heat in the oven for 5 minutes. Open the door and turn off the heat. Dry the acorns for another hour. Grind the cores. Such a drink is useful for rickets and scrofula. It has excellent tonic properties. It can be used for heart disease and indigestion.

Barley. Fry the grains until brown, grind. For an even richer taste, you can mix barley with chicory. Barley coffee has a positive effect on liver function and improves intestinal microflora, strengthens the immune system, and is recommended for stress and stress.

Pomegranate juice. Increases hemoglobin, normalizes the activity of the heart, strengthens the immune system. Only here it is better to drink it in a diluted form.

Carob powder (carob). If your strength is exhausted, then you can improve your energy by brewing carob powder.

Plum compote. Plum compote helps regulate electrolyte levels in the body, which helps increase energy. To improve the taste, it can be diluted with water or apple juice.

fireweed It can also be used as a coffee substitute.

What to replace tea.

To the above list, which is great for both replacing coffee and tea, you can add the same hibiscus tea (Sudanese rose),
rooibos tea(South African plant)
and rosehip decoction. The beneficial properties of these drinks rightly deserve a separate article.

To add variety and make breakfast healthier, we offer you 5 alternatives to morning coffee. These drinks will fill you with energy and give you a good mood for the whole day.

Lemon honey drink

Such a tonic not only increases efficiency, but also helps to lose weight and increase immunity. In a glass of warm water, put 1-2 lemon slices and a teaspoon of honey, then mix well. Optionally, you can add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon. To do this, first pour hot water over the cinnamon and lemon, and after a while add honey to the slightly cooled mixture.

Cocoa with orange juice

This drink will cheer you up in the morning and give you a wonderful mood for the rest of the day. In addition, cocoa with orange helps to normalize the balance of cholesterol and quickly causes a feeling of satiety. To prepare a miracle drink, you need to grate a little orange peel and squeeze the juice from half the fruit. Then cook cocoa, add milk and the resulting orange juice with zest to it. You can put a drop of honey or brown sugar to taste.

Tea with lemongrass

This drink is a complete replacement for coffee. Lemongrass tea will give strength and energy, and will also help to cope with depression. In addition, lemongrass has a beneficial effect on the liver and improves memory. To prepare a drink, simply pour 10 grams of dried young shoots and leaves with 1 liter of boiling water. You can also add the leaves to regular tea.

Ginger tea

Ginger tea has, unlike coffee, a long-term stimulating effect. The smell of ginger is able to relieve fatigue and cheer up. Especially the drink will be useful for people engaged in intellectual work. Preparing an invigorating ginger elixir is very simple: for this, a piece of the root must be peeled, finely chopped with a knife and poured with boiling water. For taste, you can add honey with lemon or a couple of mint leaves.

Green tea with jasmine

Green tea can also replace coffee. Its tonic properties are not in vain reminiscent of coffee: green tea also contains invigorating caffeine, the effect of which, however, begins later than the caffeine in coffee. In addition, green tea contains a large amount of catechins - substances that have antimicrobial, antioxidant and antitumor effects. Lemon can also be added to such tea, the main condition is that the water temperature should not exceed 80–85 ° C.

Hello to all my readers!

The topic of our conversation today, friends, is very important and interesting. So brew yourself, but stronger, some tea, and let's start ...

I'm kidding, of course! ☺

It is from these drinks that we will refuse in favor of healthier, but just as invigorating and perfectly toning our body.

In addition to the fact that they do not have such a harmful effect on the body as tea and coffee, they, among other things, are also USEFUL and TASTY!!!

From this article you will learn:

How to replace coffee and tea in the diet?

Friends, before moving on to the list of healthy drinks, let's think about why you should not drink tea and coffee.

Why are tea and coffee harmful?

Well, everything is clear with coffee here ... But why shouldn't you drink tea? Many may argue that tea, especially green tea, contains a lot of useful substances!

But, on the other hand, there are a lot of studies that show that it is tea that removes the necessary vitamins and minerals from the body that enter the body with food, and iron, by the way, in the first place! This is for those who suffer from iron deficiency anemia.

I have a friend who has this problem a little better, a little worse, but is always present. So, she clearly began to notice that as soon as she starts drinking tea, even a little and not strong, the problem of anemia worsens in her!

What's wrong with coffee and tea?

So what are the benefits of tea and coffee?

• Both coffee and tea contain substances that disrupt the natural course of metabolism in the body. They are "officially declared" to be true soft drugs...

Can't believe it? And right! Better check it out for yourself: if you drink, say, a cup of tea or coffee every day in the morning, and then a cup or two during the day, then take it and try not to drink coffee from tomorrow. Here in general. Do not drink at all ... The whole day - without tea and coffee.

Let the drinks be water, compote, herbal tea, anything except energy drinks and Coca-Cola, of course ... ☺

Believe me, friends, "breaking" will not take long.

At first, you will have such an unpleasant feeling that you are “missing something”, it will become much more difficult for you to concentrate on something, you will most likely start to whine and have a headache ... One hundred percent - weakness, lethargy, apathy will appear.

Possible heart palpitations. Irritability and excessive emotionality may appear. Personally, that's how it was for me

You can, of course, turn everything into bad weather or lack of sleep, nerves and climate change, for example ... But no, the next day, if you continue your experiment, it will be the same! It will only end if you drink a cup of tea or coffee!

Both tea and coffee act on the body like drugs, making it cheer up. After we drink a cup of coffee or tea, our mood often improves, have you noticed this?

Biologically active substances, such as, for example, caffeine, theobromine and theophylline, which are part of tea and coffee drinks, whip our body like a riding horse. And this “horse”, obeying us (and what is left for her, poor thing?), Begins to quickly accelerate her run ...

But how long can she run like this?.. How will it end? Another cup of coffee, right?

In general, I think it is clear that there is a place to be the usual doping - the effect ...

• Caffeine can increase blood pressure by artificially stimulating the production of certain hormones in the body.
• Both tea and coffee have a diuretic (diuretic) effect. And all diuretics, as a rule, have a very bad side effect - this is dehydration of the body and leaching of important mineral salts from the cells.
• Usually tea and coffee are drunk with sugar, which is very harmful. Even if these are sweeteners, then there is no benefit there, they are definitely harmful!
• And the fact that traditionally drinking tea or coffee, as a rule, is accompanied by eating all sorts of sweets, sweets, cookies, waffles? Why is there no reason for you to abandon the tea and coffee "ritual"?
• Usually these drinks are drunk hot, and this has a rather detrimental effect on the stomach, it is bad for the gastric mucosa and its ability to produce the necessary enzymes for good digestion of the food eaten. And also it disrupts the normal functioning of the general metabolism in the body.

Tell me, friends, do you need all this "good"? I think not... ☺

But not everything is so scary.

If you drink tea and coffee not often, but rarely, with weak concentration, in small portions, then, of course, such use will not have too much detrimental effect on you ...

Especially if you make sure that your diet is balanced and lead a fairly active and healthy lifestyle.

The exception is heart disease, it can really be dangerous. Therefore, it's up to you

How to replace coffee and tea in the diet?

If we talk about invigorating drinks that can cause a surge of strength and tone, then here they are:

• 1) Chicory

This is the so-called “coffee surrogate”, as well as its “main deputy” ☺

In terms of usefulness, its main benefit is that it contains inulin, a special polysaccharide that is useful in many ways: it contains a lot of vitamins and minerals, it cleanses the body, has a beneficial effect on the liver, lowers blood sugar, normalizes the work and intestinal microflora , promotes weight loss, etc.

Since I drink fresh juices every morning, at the same time I already squeeze ginger juice. A little. A lot of it is not needed. And I keep it in the fridge.

I literally add a spoonful to the same fresh juice, to fruit drinks, to herbal teas, to hibiscus, to any of my drinks!

This winter, at one time I liked to drink weakly brewed white tea in the morning, to which I added a little ginger juice. And it's all mixed in with honey. Wonderful!

Or you can not mix it with other drinks, but make only ginger juice + hot water. And drink with honey. You can also add lemon juice. It will be even better for energy-tone!

You can, of course, cut the ginger into slices, and grate it, and then brew it, but somehow I “thought up” like this once - to make ginger juice, and then add it wherever your heart desires.

It’s very convenient, you don’t need to cut anything, filter anything ... And it’s always “at hand” - I opened the refrigerator, took out all the business ... ☺

Only you don’t need to store it for a long time, so make a portion for the day, nothing more, a little at all. May it be fresh for you every day.

• 13) Wheatgrass (green wheatgrass juice).

Oooh, this is also just a miracle thing! It is so tonic that after drinking 30-50 ml. whitgrass, you will feel like a real “nuclear reactor” all day long!

No exaggeration, friends! This drink is just an energy "bomb"! ☺

And what a powerful benefit in it! It heals, cleanses and restores the body. It contains a huge amount of biologically active substances, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, chlorophyll. A very strong thing!

His taste, frankly, is “not honey” ... A very specific thing ...

But for the good of the cause, you can (and should!) drink ☺

If you start drinking it regularly, then in just a few days you will notice that you become tired MUCH less, you have less strength - well, at least share it with someone, and your mood will change dramatically. I noticed this on my own, and many of my friends who drink it.

This drink can be purchased at special "points" where wheat is grown and juice is squeezed. You can also buy wheat grass from them and squeeze the juice as much as you need at home. At one time I

did, very convenient! I bought weed, put it in the refrigerator, and for two or three days you just take it out, wash it and squeeze the juice out of it. Beauty!

And you can even germinate wheat yourself and prepare juice from its green shoots. Only this occupation is troublesome, I say right away, I periodically germinate it myself, and when I get bored, I buy weed. Then - again I myself begin to mess with it ... And so in a circle

But it's worth it, in order to drink wheatgrass juice as often as possible! More

• 14) Rosehip infusion.

For many years I have been drinking rosehip infusion, but I could not think that it has a tonic property.

I paid attention to this only when one evening I needed to work at the computer, but I didn’t feel like it anymore, I was tired, to sleep and that’s all ...

Drinking tea and coffee at such a time is definitely harmful, but I didn’t even have such an idea ...

I got up, warmed myself a ready-made rosehip infusion, drank it with honey. And you know, I literally immediately felt how my “batteries” were again full of strength and energy to continue working!

A huge "plus" - rosehip tones very gently, does not overexcite the psyche. For the evening - the most "IT"

• 15) Water with lemon

- out of competition. Lemon is Power! It is difficult to find the same drink in terms of tonic and cleansing properties of the body at the same time.

A super-portion of vitamin C, a wonderful complexion, excellent mood and vivacity - all this is Lemon!

One of my acquaintances, a professional Thai boxer (can you imagine the load, right?), before going to the next training session (and he has two three-hour training sessions a day!) or to the gym, drinks juice from several lemons, mixed with water.

And he takes a little more of this drink with him. He says that it cannot be better for energy-tonus! And he has already tried a lot of things, including all sorts of sports "energy things" - including.

For those who love sour taste - this is just a godsend! One of my friends doesn’t even dilute lemon juice with water, squeeze out the juice, drink it, and that’s it - go to work

But, of course, not everyone can do that. Here your stomach should “allow” this. Try it in different versions, with different concentrations of juice and water. Accompany this drink with a spoonful of good honey.

• 16) Lapacho

Mayan tea. Received a strong reputation as "tea for all diseases."

Remarkably tones, excellent and healthy replacement for tea and coffee. Lapacho very well improves blood composition, restores the functioning of the entire gastrointestinal tract, perfectly improves immunity, and relieves chronic fatigue.

The taste is weird, but I like it. For recovery and tone, it is recommended to drink two to three cups a day.

• 17) Schisandra chinensis tea

Excellent, fragrant and tasty tea, has a wonderful tonic effect on the body.

Removes toxins, heals, heals internal organs, strengthens the immune system, fills the body with energy.

You can use both leaves and (berries). Brewed like regular herbal tea, infused for at least 20-30 minutes.

You can drink two or three cups a day. Excellent - with good honey.

You can not drink lemongrass tea in the evening, because then you will not be able to sleep peacefully.

Interesting drink, worth a try!

• 18) Echinacea tea

Excellent toning of the body, clarity and vigor are guaranteed!

And also - strengthening the immune system, saturation of body cells with biologically active substances, vitamins, minerals, essential oils, etc.

Echinacea has wonderful detoxifying properties, perfectly cleanses the blood and body cells, lowers blood sugar levels, improves lipid (fat) metabolism in the body, has an exceptionally good effect on the liver and kidneys, strengthens bones, and so on ...

Cheerfulness and clarity of mind after drinking a cup of tea from echinacea persists for quite a long time. Just do not drink this tea before going to bed, you will not be able to sleep!

Brewed like regular herbal tea. You can buy at any pharmacy. Great item, highly recommend!

The BEST "substitute" for tea and coffee

This, of course, is Water. Clean, fresh water. It, unlike all the other drinks listed above, can be drunk constantly and in unlimited quantities, as much as the body needs.

And our body really, really needs just plain clean water. Try to drink water more often, many times a day, even in very small portions at first.

You will literally immediately feel how much better you have begun to think, how much easier it has become for you to concentrate on something, how much strength has increased and that the fatigue that used to be so annoying has suddenly “disappeared” somewhere ...

Your mood will improve, the work of the digestive tract will improve, the complexion will improve, there will be many times more energy!

What I have noticed on my own more than once, and I continue to notice: it happens that you need tone and vigor, somehow something is “sluggish” for me, I think ... I go to the kitchen and drink a glass of ordinary purified water.

All friends! All this “lethargy” evaporates abruptly somewhere, the mind clears up, energy is added, and you want to go and do something further!

Cool, really! Try this “chip” too, and then write in the comments how you will feel later, right? ☺

I'm sure it's good! ☺

Once, I remember, I took exams, there was just a session, many lectures all day long until the evening. Tired wildly just ...

And one woman I know, a general practitioner, when I complained to her that by the evening I was already “none”, advised me to drink a little ordinary clean water throughout the day. Just take a bottle of water with you to the university and drink more often.

I did so. You have no idea how much better I feel! Just a sea of ​​energy appeared, a clear mind, concentration, memory - just wow! ☺

So I love water, I drink a lot of it, especially in the morning I always have a specific “water load”.

According to generally accepted standards, an adult needs 30 ml of ordinary pure water. for every kilogram of weight. This is per day.

Nutritionists advise drinking most of the entire “water amount” in the morning, preferably BEFORE breakfast. Spread the rest throughout the day.

Excellent "flushing" of the whole organism and debugging the excellent work of all internal organs, especially the work of the intestines, stomach, liver, etc. you are guaranteed!

Do not drink water during meals and immediately after it. Ideally - drink BEFORE eating for 30 minutes, and AFTER eating - no earlier than an hour later. This. If the food was vegetable. If meat - then even later. If you drink too early, it will dilute your digestive juices and your digestion will be disturbed. I don't think you need this...

Over time, you will no longer need to calculate and measure the required amount of water per day. Your body will clearly give you a signal - "drink".

Some days you will want to drink more, and some days less. This is fine. It all depends on the food eaten, on the time of year (in summer we drink much more), on various processes in the body, even on the individual characteristics of our body.

Friends, after you fall in love with water and accustom your body to drink it regularly and in sufficient quantities, then you will simply “fall off” the need for all sorts of coffee, tea and other “energy drinks” by itself!

Unless rarely, periodically, just for the sake of a buzz, you will brew yourself a cup of, say, green tea, and enjoy its taste.

What you should definitely pay attention to!

Friends, I often see people say that something "doesn't help" them. This also applies to drinks that are “coffee-tea substitutes” ... Like, all this is nonsense, “this does not invigorate me” ...

I am absolutely sure that only invigorating drinks, of course, will NOT solve the problem of frequent lethargy, weakness and poor energy tone of the body.

Here it is necessary to consider this issue COMPREHENSIVELY:

• Review your diet, do you eat healthy food?
• Track the amount of clean water you drink per day.
• Are you moving enough?
• Are you outdoors enough?
• Do you have any diseases of the internal organs?
• Do you exercise?
• How are your daily routines (what time do you go to bed, what time do you get up)?
• Do you like to eat while looking at night? ☺
• About smoking and alcohol - even without comment ...

All these moments are really important! If something is WRONG in these points, if there is something to work on, then this must be done by all means! Because they take a HUGE amount of energy from us, friends!!!

And, gradually “deleting” all unnecessary and bad habits from your life, establishing a Healthy Lifestyle, pretty soon you can feel all the wonderful “bonuses” that he, healthy lifestyle, gives us!

And only invigorating drinks cannot solve the problem of tone and vigor, of course ...

I told in this article personally my experience, friends. What I personally drank and drink in order to feel good and look good ☺

So, now you know how to replace coffee and tea.

I really hope that the information from this article will help you and be practical for you. That was my task

Share the article with your friends on social networks, we will spread useful information about Health together with you!

Write in the comments about your favorite “bouncy drinks”, it will be very interesting for me to read and try something new! ☺

All the best to you, my dears! Take care of yourself and be healthy!

Alena Yasneva was with you, Bye-bye! ☺

Most people, wanting to wake up faster, start the morning with a cup of aromatic coffee. Caffeine and antioxidants of the drink stimulate and instantly start the body's work at full capacity.

Energy from green tea is received not only by the brain, but also by the human muscular system. Indirectly influencing the body, the drink makes it easier to endure great physical and nervous stress, for which it is loved by travelers, hunters, and geologists.

Green tea contains 10 times more vitamin P than black tea. In addition, hundreds of other vitamins, amino acids and trace elements are a guarantee of the usefulness of the drink. Its protein substances make tea nutritious along with legumes, fluoride protects teeth from caries, iodine, potassium supports the cardiovascular system. However, the chemical composition of green tea is not constant and depends on many factors.

Advantages: Green tea retains more nutrients compared to black, red and yellow teas due to the fact that it does not undergo fermentation. And its exceptional feature is not to release useless or harmful substances into the solution.

3. Chicory

Mechanism of action: The tonic effect of chicory is provided by its beneficial effect on all body systems.

Chicory is ideal for hypertension (it gently lowers blood pressure), potassium and B vitamins normalize the work of the nervous and cardiovascular systems, acting similarly to antidepressants, relieves irritation and fatigue.

Active substances: Chicory root contains a lot of super-useful substances, vitamins and compounds. It is rich in vitamins, in particular, group B, tannins, carotene, etc. Chicory has a beneficial effect on the digestive system and metabolism, and this is ensured by a high concentration of inulin. Interestingly, soluble chicory retains all the beneficial substances, since the dried root extract is not chemically processed during its manufacture.

Benefits of chicory: So, is it good to drink chicory instead of coffee? It is an almost perfect coffee substitute for pregnant women. Chicory is good for the body, lack of caffeine and contraindications, taste close to coffee. Chicory can be drunk before bedtime.

Despite the fact that the first mention of chicory dates back to ancient Egypt, it has only been consumed as a drink since the 18th century. And today it is included in the menu of many kindergartens.

4. Cocoa

Although less energizing than morning coffee, cocoa is a popular drink.

Mechanism of influence: Thanks to tonic substances - caffeine, theophylline, theobromine - and the antidepressant phenylephylamine, cocoa promotes maximum concentration of attention and mental activity, the appearance of a good mood, and an increase in endurance.

Unheated (cold) cocoa quickly restores muscles after hard physical work, competition or sports activities. In this parameter, it even surpasses drinks specially intended for athletes. But the ability to influence mood immediately removes this product from the list of people who tend to panic and experience anxiety attacks.

Active substances: cocoa beans, from which cocoa is subsequently obtained, contain about 300 different substances that are both beneficial and harmful to the body. Magnesium is good for bones, relaxes muscles and helps to survive stress. Iron fights anemia. Chromium maintains the necessary level of glucose. Serotonin protects against depression. Bioflavonoids neutralize the action of reactive oxygen species that stimulate the growth of neoplasms.

Advantages: The chocolate tree is the only plant that contains anandamide and affects the brain by increasing endorphin levels.

5. Invigorating herbal teas

Herbal teas can have various effects - soothing or tonic, healing or vitamin ...

The absence of caffeine in herbal teas allows them to be used with high blood pressure, as well as for people suffering from diseases of the cardiovascular system. Thanks to invigorating and tonic herbal teas, you will get rid of fatigue, restore strength and energy.

What invigorating herbal teas should you try?

1. from St. John's wort. In addition to raising vigor, it will cure mild depression.
2. From wild rose and leaves of Schisandra chinensis. It will increase efficiency and increase attention due to the action of ascorbic acid and B vitamins.
3. From sage and rosemary. Essential oils from them quickly disappear, so these teas do not insist for a long time.
4. From ginger root with honey. It has a warming and invigorating effect and improves brain activity.
5. With melissa (lemon mint)- relieves fatigue.
6. From a mixture of valerian root, motherwort herb and hawthorn fruit- relieves depression and improves mood.

Adding honey or sugar to herbal tea can either decrease or increase its healing effect.

6. Contrast / cold shower

A tonic drink is not the only way to wake up quickly and efficiently, get a boost of energy for the whole day. A contrast or cold shower does a great job of this.

Cold shower: Contact with cold water on the skin is stressful for the body, which stimulates the increased release of adrenaline by the adrenal glands. Of course, cheerfulness is provided in this way, but such procedures are contraindicated for people with heart diseases.

Cold and hot shower: A contrast shower involves alternating hot (up to 45 degrees), sometimes medium (about 35 degrees) and cold (up to 20 degrees) water. Warm water relaxes, cold water strengthens blood vessels and increases their tone. Sudden temperature changes contribute to, improve blood circulation, increase immunity, harden and refresh.

A contrast shower should be started with the hottest water possible and ended with cold water.

And some nutritionists advise trying to drink only water in the morning, instead of tea and coffee.

See the infographic for other replacement drinks:

What is better to use instead of sugar and cream?

Coffee with sugar and cream is high in calories and fat. Those who are on a diet should definitely not drink such a drink. However, these products are not the only options for coffee supplements. How to replace sugar and cream in coffee when losing weight and for other reasons? What ingredients will make it taste better and healthier?

1. Milk. When milk is added to coffee, the effect of cheerfulness slows down, it does not come on so abruptly, but the effect itself is prolonged.
2. Cinnamon. An excellent option for losing weight due to increased metabolic activity. Such a drink becomes even more effective tonic and fat-burning when ground black pepper and coriander are added to it at the tip of a knife.
3. Ginger. It also has a fat burning effect. In addition, this coffee will help boost immunity and fight viruses. However, with gastritis and ulcers, you can not drink it.
4. Carnation. Coffee with cloves warms and protects against colds, good for the stomach and blood. But hypertensive patients will have to refuse it.
5. Lemon (lime) or orange. If you do not abuse such a drink, then you will strengthen the immune system, cure a cold, cleanse the lymph and get rid of excess fat.
6. Honey. Great substitute for sugar. It is dangerous with the possibility of developing allergies, but it is useful for the liver. It will help cleanse the body and boost immunity.
7. Coconut oil. Eliminates the feeling of hunger, while containing a minimum of calories. It tones, stimulates brain activity, is useful for the stomach and intestines.

What to do during pregnancy?

The caffeine in coffee is dangerous substance for an unborn baby. Its mother's milk contains 1.5 times more than in the blood. And the effect on the fetus lasts for 80 hours (compare with 5-6 hours for the body of an adult). Why is caffeine dangerous for the fetus?

1. The absence in the child's body of enzymes that break down coffee. This slows down growth and development, and causes problems with bones and birth weight.
2. Negative effect on cells. Cells are affected at the chromosome level, which increases the likelihood of various birth defects.
3. Increased risk of spontaneous abortion. The risk doubles with 3 cups of coffee.
4. An increase in the possibility of placental bleeding, as well as difficulties with conception.

These are not all possible problems. caused by caffeine consumption during pregnancy. Isn't it better not to risk the health of the child in vain? There are many products that can replace coffee during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Compotes, fruit drinks, juices, a chicory drink, some herbal infusions, weak teas (preferably white or green), cocoa (a small amount) are the best substitutes for a dangerous drink.

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Coffee is one of the most popular and ancient drinks. However, they should not be abused. Diversify your menu and try new flavors without giving up the invigorating effect in the morning!