Drinking coffee has become more than a norm, if has become a trend. According to E-Imports.com 2016 Coffee statistics show:<\/p>\n
A Hello Giggles article written by Karen Fratti, dated August 9, 2017, highlights the realities of this growing trend, by examining what happens to the body when we STOP drinking coffee.<\/p>\n
...As much as we love it, we can\u2019t fight science: Quitting coffee is not a bad idea, even if you\u00a0handle caffeine like a champ.<\/p>\n
HelloGiggles talked to Tamar Samuels, a New York City-based nutritionist and the\u00a0founder of All Great Nutrition,\u00a0to find out what really happens to your bod when you quit coffee \u2014 and whether you really need to or not. She told HG:<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery BODY is different, and we can\u2019t apply average outcomes from research to all people. Coffee tolerance depends on a number of factors, including genetics, current stress level,\u00a0how well you are sleeping, whether or not you have a chronic or inflammatory disease, and your gut health.\u201d<\/p>\n
So depending on your genes and your other health habits, your body will react differently\u00a0when you cut out coffee. Here are just a few of them.<\/p>\n
1. You might go through withdrawal.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Caffeine is addictive. There\u2019s a reason you feel like you NEED coffee when you wake up in the morning. You can quit cold turkey, but there are other substitutes that are just as good \u2014 if not better \u2014 for you than your latte. Samuels says to give yourself 2-4 weeks to wean yourself of of coffee. If you\u2019re quitting caffeine, replacing your morning cup with a cup of green tea should take the edge off. Samuels explains, \u201cIf you can tolerate small amounts of caffeine,\u00a0green tea is a great coffee substitute. It contains beneficial phytonutrients and antioxidants that help fight inflammation that can lead to certain chronic and inflammatory diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and dementia.\u201d<\/p>\n
2. Your digestive system might change.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Overall, research shows that\u00a0coffee is pretty healthy for you\u00a0\u2014 but it depends on the person. \u201cSome people, particularly those with gluten-sensitivity, also have a sensitivity to the proteins in coffee beans (not the caffeine-component of coffee), which can lead to a number of unpleasant\u00a0symptoms,\u201d Samuels says. This could include digestive problems or even headaches and fatigue. So quitting coffee might help those problems you didn\u2019t even know you might have had. If digestion is an issue while weaning your coffee intake, Samuels says\u00a0hot water and lemon in the morning\u00a0is the way to go.<\/p>\n
3. You might gain a little weight.<\/strong><\/p>\n
That\u2019s not necessarily a bad thing, but it could happen. For starters, you might be replacing your afternoon cup of coffee with something different, so pay attention to what that is and how it makes you feel. Coffee also has a reputation to help with weight loss. Samuels says it sort of depends:<\/p>\n
\u201cThe research on caffeine and weight loss suggests that caffeine may have a slight impact on weight management by preventing weight gain and slightly increasing weight loss at least in the short term. This may be due to the appetite suppression effects of caffeine.\u201d She adds, \u201cCaffeine may also increase energy use (aka fat burning) at rest by stimulating\u00a0thermogenisis \u2014 the production of heat from metabolizing food.\u201d<\/p>\n
4. You might feel less anxious.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Caffeine affects people in different ways. \u201cIf you drink coffee and feel exhausted later in the day or jittery and wired afterwards, that is evidence you don\u2019t tolerate coffee well,\u201d Samuels says. So replacing coffee with an herbal tea or even a green tea, which has less caffeine in it, might help you out. Cutting out coffee is a good first step for anyone trying to\u00a0work on their anxiety\u00a0or figure out how to manage it. Even cutting down on a cup or two can help out.<\/p>\n
5. You could feel less bloated.<\/strong><\/p>\n
Like Samuels says, it all depends on your body. But if you aren\u2019t processing the proteins in coffee well, it could be making you bloated. Allergic reactions like \u201d\u00a0headache, fatigue, bloating, gas, or itchy eyes,\u201d Samuels says, could be a sign you should quit. Who knew?<\/p>\n
6. You\u2019ll be adding fewer toxins to your body.<\/strong><\/p>\n
One simple way to quit a bad coffee habit is to just switch what kind of coffee you\u00a0buy. If you have random reactions to coffee it could be the chemicals. \u201cCoffee [is one] of the most sprayed crops in America and many people are actually sensitive to the pesticides and other chemicals used in coffee processing,\u201d Samuels says. So if you\u2019re concerned about super clean eating, quitting non-organic coffees is the way to go.<\/p>\n
Depending on your personal health, quitting coffee isn\u2019t always essential. But if you decide to go for it, definitely be prepared for some changes in your body \u2014 both good and temporarily not-so-great.<\/p>\n
Source:\u00a0https:\/\/hellogiggles.com\/lifestyle\/food-drink\/6-things-that-happen-to-your-body-when-you-stop-drinking-coffee\/<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Possibilities for Consideration<\/h2>\n
The National Instituted on Drug Abuse describes stimulants as:<\/p>\n
...stimulants increase alertness, attention, and energy, as well as elevate blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration. Stimulants historically were used to treat asthma and other respiratory problems, obesity, neurological disorders, and a variety of other ailments. But as their potential for abuse and addiction became apparent, the medical use of stimulants began to wane. Now, stimulants are prescribed to treat only a few health conditions, including ADHD, narcolepsy, and occasionally depression\u2014in those who have not responded to other treatments.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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- What if there is a way to<\/em>\u00a0find relief from addictions, mental and emotional traumas that is drug free<\/em> and evidence-based?<\/strong><\/li>\n
- What if there is a way to<\/em> reverse our learned behaviors and social conditioning to discover the freedom to be and live with ourselves and others<\/strong>?<\/li>\n
- What if there is a way to<\/em> effectively find freedom from the use of stimulants and depressants to manage and deal with our deals and lives?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Add Your Insight<\/h2>\n
Only an idiot would rely on the energy of a bean or a leaf to stay awake throughout the day.<\/strong><\/em>
\nTAHEREH MAFI<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"