Want to overcome a coffee addiction? Here are 7 tips you need to know

For many people, mornings don’t go well without a cup (or even a pot) of coffee. Others start the day off with sugary energy drinks. Caffeine can certainly provide you with a much-needed energy boost, but eventually, you’re going to crash hard. Another cup or two gets you going again, to be sure, but how many cups of coffee or cans of energy drink can you safely consume every day? If you decide to take a day off from caffeine, you get a splitting headache, and you rush back to the bistro to load up on your favorite latte.

Though caffeine has its benefits and can be a lifesaver from time to time, becoming dependent on it can have many drawbacks. These seven natural remedies can have you performing at a high level without the need for that caffeine crutch. 

Start by scaling down your caffeine intake. Going cold turkey can lead to stress, irritability, headaches, and more. Begin by reducing the amount of coffee or energy drinks you consume daily. If you normally have three cups in the morning, start with two. If you normally have two, start with one. Gradually decrease the amount of coffee or energy drinks you drink throughout the day

Once you have it down to a manageable level, switch to a caffeinated or even non-caffeinated tea. You will eventually want to find a new drink that you can turn to instead of coffee. Tea is much lower in caffeine than coffee and can be a great alternative. Red tea is caffeine free and still provides natural energy through antioxidants.

Stay Hydrated

Drinking plenty of water will help you flush out your system and detox from your high-octane caffeine-fueled lifestyle. Especially during the transition, drink plenty of water to prepare your body for a less caffeine-dependent way of living.

Supplements

Taking vitamins and minerals, especially calcium, magnesium, zinc, and B vitamins, can help your body get over caffeine addiction. B vitamins also provide natural energy to help keep that pep in your step without your usual cup of joe. Magnesium will relieve headaches you might have from caffeine withdrawal.

Diet (Alkalinity)

Eating a diet high in alkaline foods will also help to rid your body of impurities. Increase your intake of green leafy vegetables and fruits, but avoid cranberries and plums, to increase your body’s alkalinity. Doing so will help you detox from caffeine while providing your body with energizing nutrients to keep you going throughout the day

Juicing

Juicing with high-alkaline fruits and vegetables can also help the detox process. Try replacing coffee and other caffeinated beverages with fresh fruit juice whenever possible. Juicing helps flush the body of toxins and also naturally reduces the process of acidosis.

Decaf

Some people have been able to trick themselves out of a caffeine addiction by simply switching to decaf coffee. If you simply can’t imagine a day without the smell and taste of coffee to help wake you up in the morning, decaf is a much safer alternative, and it’s not habit-forming.

Kicking coffee or energy drinks can be a tough act to accomplish, but those who do so wisely will enjoy more natural energy without caffeine dependence. Start your transition today.

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