Three Alternatives To Coffee

Depending on where you find your information, you will hear and read that coffee is either great for you, or it is absolutely terrible. One thing, however, is for certain: caffeine turns glucose into fat, which makes coffee with sugar bad. Also, coffee with cream or half and half is no better for you thank drinking that cream or half and half on your own. And finally - even if we are just talking about coffee - it's never exactly great to be "addicted to" something, or to be "dependent upon" something. If you are looking to balance your coffee drinking with something else, or if you are looking to move away from coffee entirely, these are three viable options.

1) Tea: Although the caffeine content in tea is lower than coffee, you will also find that it is a healthier alternative. Green tea can help with digestive disorders, and all tea contains antioxidants that are helpful in fighting diseases. Furthermore, green tea helps to maintain stable blood sugar levels for those who suffer from diabetes. Tea can also be consumed throughout the day, without the fear of adverse effects that comes from drinking coffee all day long.

2) Yerba Mate: While some people consider Yerba Mate to be a form of tea, it actually is not. Yerbe Mate comes from the yerba mate plant of South America. You can purchase packaged Yerbe Mate from such health food stores as Whole Foods, and it can be brewed in a traditional coffee pot. While Yerba Mate tends to have very low caffeine levels, it also has a stimulating effect on the body. This effect is very similar to that of coffee or of tea, but Yerbe Mate also has additional health benefits. If you are wanting to kick the coffee habit, consider Yerbe Mate; it has been called an acquired taste, but it just might be a good fit for you.

3) Fruit or vegetable juice: Drinking fruit juice or vegetable juice can be a great alternative to coffee. These drinks are full of vitamins, and if you make the drinks on your own or buy them organically made, you will avoid those piles of sugar and preservatives as well. These drinks might not give you the jump-start you are used to from coffee, but they are much better for you, and in time your body will feel clean and refreshed.

Kicking the coffee habit is no easy task, but by trying a number of alternatives, you will be one step closer to moving on from your coffee addiction for good.