Does the world feel a little blurry before you have that first cuppa joe in the morning?  If you are like millions of Americans, coffee is a non-negotiable part of your A.M.. routine, with the caffeine boost providing a lift you feel you can’t live without.

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But what if the lift came with baggage that could lead to health problems?  Would you think twice about ordering that latte?

Here are some reasons to steer clear of caffeine:

Stress

Caffeine stimulates creation of stress hormones, which can produce increased levels of anxiety, muscle tension, indigestion, insomnia—and even decreased immunity. This surge of hormones can also prevent you from having a healthy response to normal daily stress.

Adrenal Fatigue

The adrenals are sensitive to caffeine and can become exhausted with regular consumption.  When your adrenals burn out you open yourself up to health disorders related to inflammation and fatigue.

Imbalanced Blood Sugar

Because caffeine stimulates a blood sugar rollercoaster, diabetics and hypoglycemics should avoid it.  It can also cause weight gain since a surge of insulin will signal your body to store excess sugar as fat.

Aging 

Caffeine dehydrates and contributes to aging of the skin and kidneys.  It has been shown to derail DNA repair and slow the ability of the liver to clear out foreign toxins.

With all that said, caffeine is not all bad, and moderate intake of coffee comes with its share of perks; namely:

Disease Prevention 

Caffeine provides some measure of prevention from Type-2 Diabetes, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s diseases due to its antioxidant properties and its effects on dopamine stimulation.

Antioxidants 

If a free radical is formed in a cell and nothing is done, it can damage the DNA of the cell.  Antioxidants in caffeine help stabilize free radicals and stop them from doing harm.

Alertness, Concentration, and Performance 

The perk you get from coffee is not just perceived; research shows one cup can give you a lift in all of these areas, which can account for its popularity with students and athletes.

Armed with this knowledge about the quirks and perks of coffee, how will you tweak your habit? 

As for me, I love my warm cup of coffee when that alarm goes off at 5:45 A.M..   But to try to keep it in line with a clean eating lifestyle, I only drink organic coffee to avoid the pesticides and toxins from regular beans, I add cinnamon to help stabilize my blood sugar, organic SweetLeaf Stevia (the only brand that I consider clean because it doesn’t have synthetics and GMOs added), and a splash of organic coconut milk for some added nutrients.  

And if you’re looking for an online resource where you can purchase clean, organic coffee (as well as other drinks and food), check out Thrive Market:

Leann Forst, MBA, CHC — Family Health & Cancer Coach

Leann is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, holding a Master’s degree from Drake University and a Bachelor of Science from Upper Iowa University. Leann is accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. And she is an award winning author of 2 books “How to Get Your Kids to Beg for Veggies” and “100 Ways to Lose Weight”.

Born and raised as an Iowa farm girl, she moved to Texas in 1998 where she lives with her husband and 2 kids.

As a wife of a brain cancer survivor, Leann has a special interest in anti-cancer nutrition and detoxification. She works with individuals and groups, and speaks regularly at hospitals, schools and organizations to teach people how to attain optimal health by getting to the root cause of chronic and inflammatory conditions, while using healing modalities such as essential oils. Click here to get Leann’s free report, “37 Cancer Facts You Should Know…But Probably Don’t”. And take Leann’s Nutrient Deficiency Quiz here.

Resources:

Caffeine Blues: Wake Up to the Hidden Dangers of America’s #1 Drug by Stephen Cherniske

Coffee Calculator App (helps you add up the cost of coffee in dollars and cents)

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