Healthy Coffee Alternative
Hi everyone,
Happy February! Today I want to shed some light on a healthy coffee alternative. Just three or four months ago, if you had asked me to give up coffee, I would've laughed in your face. I was addicted, and not a day went by when I didn't have a least one cup of coffee. I love everything there is to love about coffee, but couldn't stand the dependency that I created from drinking it so much. Switching to a healthier alternative was one of the best choices I've ever made.
Coffee in the health world gets mixed reviews. Some will argue that it's a great mood booster and improves liver and heart function. There's also evidence that shows that coffee can have negative effects too like ruining your sleep pattern and increasing your anxiety. The cons may outweigh the pros, but why not get the same benefits (and more) without all side effects.
Below are a few reasons to give up coffee- or at least consider something new:
Drinking coffee increases the stress hormones in your system which leads to inflammation and anxiety
The acidity from coffee can cause indigestion and stomach pain
It's difficult to have consistent satisfying sleep if you're dependent on coffee
Caffeine creates changes in estrogen levels and changes our brain's chemistry
$3.00 a day for coffee is over $1,000 a year
If you're ready to make the change I suggest buying these three items:
Dandelion Root has so many benefits! It's a diuretic so it will help flush out toxins in your liver. It's a digestive aid and well known for its gentle laxative effect. It's going to help promote healthy GI bacteria and is loaded with B vitamins, vitamins A, C, and D, zinc, potassium, and iron!
Chaga contains a high amount of antioxidants and vitamins like D2, iron, magnesium, potassium, silicon, and calcium. It has several necessary trace minerals for healthy body function like barium, bismuth, germanium, boron, and chromium, and selenium. It will also reduce inflammation and fatigue. Chaga also has antibacterial and antifungal properties and will cleanse the blood, support the liver, and lower cholesterol.
Lions mane helps with brain function and memory loss because it protects and regenerates the brain and nervous system. Think of Chaga as a "miracle grow for your brain". Its also known to improve your mood and alleviate depression and anxiety, immune support, and will fight inflammation. It contains alkaline minerals that will stimulate a healthy metabolism and repair the gut. Lion's mane contains the highest form of melanin on the planet, this is great for sun protection and brain health. It will also heal and activate your pineal gland
Cordyceps creates a stronger immune system, promotes more energy, and has anti-aging effects. It's used in Ancient Chinese medicine for curing diarrhea, headache, cough, erectile dysfunction, asthma and so much more.
I drink these ingredients pretty much daily with coconut milk and agave and LOVE the benefits of them. Check out my vlog for more details on how I make my "coffee"!