Awesome Alternatives for Coffee

Category : Food | Written by : Iris Pohl

You are a coffee-addict and have tried anything to quit, but you just cant live without your daily dose? We show you great drink alternatives that will leave you feeling equally satisfied and energized.

Plus, your body will love it!

 

# Matcha

This green tea powder has a high content of caffeine but compared to coffee Matcha releases it slowly to the blood stream. So you stay focused and energized the whole day avoiding a „coffee crush“. In addition, Matcha is full of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. But: Do not add Matcha powder to boiling water, otherwise it will lose valuable nutrients. Boil the water and let it sit for 5 minutes before adding the tea. You can also blend it with almond milk, honey, stevia, and cinnamon or make your own delicious „Matcha latte“.

 

# Mate

You can’t stay the day without your caffeine? Then mate tea is the perfect choice for you. In addition Yerba mate curbs appetite, fights cravings, and is packed with nutrients. It can be enjoyed – just as Matcha – in a variety of ways – hot, cold, with water, almond milk, honey, or stevia.

 

# Raw Organic Cacao

The health benefits of cacao have been known for centuries. But there is a huge difference between raw organic cacao powder and an off-the-shelf packed cacao which is loaded with sugar and additives. How to make your own healthy hot chocolate: Blend 1 tablespoon raw cacao powder with warm almond milk and stevia or honey.

 

# Carrot juice

Carrot juice is naturally sweet and loaded with vitamins and nutrients. It will give you a quick boost of energy and can stop cravings in no time.

 

# Maca

A few tablespoons of Maca blended in a cup of warm almond milk, with cinnamon, stevia, or a splash of honey is a delicious alternative to coffee. Maca has adrenal boosting properties and will give you that boost without the crash of coffee.

 

# Green Tea

Need a health boost? Green tea is a great source of catechin and antioxidants, which have many disease-fighting properties. There is a massive selection of green, white, black, or herbal tea out there and all of them have great health benefits. Plus, they can cool you down in the hot summer months and warm you up in the winter.

 

# Coconut Water

Coconut water is naturally sweet, contains bioactive enzymes and is a great source of electrolytes which makes it a good replacement for sugary energy drinks.

 

# Hot Lemon Water

The combination of warm water and lemon wakes up your liver and flushes out toxins. It improves digestion and help you to get rid of bloating. Drink it every morning on an empty stomach and sip it during

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Author:

Iris Pohl

Fitness & Nutrition Expert | Licensed Sports Nutritionist | Certified Sports Journalist | TV Presenter

Iris loves encouraging others reaching their fitness goals and starting an active, healthy lifestyle. Her mission is to help women of all ages create a healthier, sexier, stronger, body and mind.


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