5 Great Energy-Boosting Alternatives to Coffee

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If you’re like me, you need to have that cup of coffee to help you get started early in the morning. Just imagine: a warm, steamy brew that gives off a gentle aroma while you take your first sip.

Coffee has been around for centuries, enchanting us with its miracle effect. Besides its stimulant effect, caffeine has also been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer.

But that same cup of coffee also has a dark side. Drinking numerous cups in a day can leave you feeling jittery during the day and restless at night. Over a period of time, you can develop caffeine tolerance, which means you need more caffeine to feel the same effects.

But what if it's late in the day and you still crave that much-needed energy boost, minus the caffeine crash?

Here are 5 alternatives you should try the next time you need a lift:
1. Chai tea
Chai is a combination of black tea and numerous spices, such as cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. With its soothing, calming quality, no wonder this tea is practically India’s national drink.

Serve with a dash of milk and a teaspoon of the sweetener of your choice. The creaminess of this drink will make your brain think you’re drinking coffee!
2. Lemon water
It might not seem like it, but a glass of warm lem...

Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - February 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Melissa Chu Tags: diet featured free ebook health and fitness psychology self improvement benefits of coffee best health blogs caffeine bad coffee alternatives energy goals good habits pickthebrain productivity tips Source Type: blogs