Too much coffee can have negative health effects for some. We reveal which healthy pick-me-up alternatives are available.
Munich – Are you too tired for work in the morning, but you can’t or don’t want to drink coffee (anymore)? We list alternatives that you should try. But first of all, it should be said: Enough sleep and a balanced diet are probably the best ways to be fit and alert in the morning. And to stay that way. As an additional “wake-up”, there are some healthy alternatives to coffee.
Coffee Alternatives: Water and Hot Lemon
No insider tip first: water is and remains the healthiest thing for the body. Those who drink too little are often listless and tired, dehydrated. With enough fluid in the body you feel fitter. Perhaps the good old glass of water is enough to replace coffee in the morning.
High vitamin C content and caffeine-free: A hot lemon as a pick-me-up drives away tiredness in a healthy way. The metabolism is also stimulated.
Coffee alternatives: chicory root and carob
Anyone who loves the taste and brewing of coffee, but cannot or does not want to consume the drink, might find what they are looking for in chicory root. Both in taste and in the preparation ritual, it is similar to the coffee bean, because the chicory root is also roasted. While it’s not as rousing as the “original,” the psychological effect of coffee brewing and the similar taste might work wonders for some, despite being caffeine-free.
The root is also healthy: According to a 2016 study published in the Journal of Carbohydrate Polymers, consuming the inulin contained in the root can have the following health effects: constipation relief, immune system support, good health, antioxidant and antimicrobial activity, blood sugar control.
The fruit of the carob tree, carob, is a well-known chocolate alternative and contains proteins, vitamins A and B as well as carbohydrates and minerals. The anti-diabetic pinitol it contains has an insulin-like effect, which can have an energizing effect, just like coffee.
Coffee Alternatives: Maca, Peppermint Tea and Ginseng
Maca is a cress plant and is known to increase adrenal function and also fight fatigue. According to Alnatura, maca is “a good source of antioxidants and vitamin C.” The “ginseng of the Andes” has a very unique, but sweet and delicious taste. Maybe just the right one for you to represent a good coffee alternative?
A classic as a coffee substitute? According to studies, peppermint tea increases exercise performance and increases the oxygen concentration in the brain. In other words, peppermint tea wakes you up.
Ginseng often appears in ingredient lists for energy drinks because it is said to increase concentration and endurance. It originally comes from traditional Chinese medicine and is said to strengthen the five internal organs (spleen, lungs, heart, liver and kidneys). According to NDR, it also helps with respiratory diseases, cancer therapies and chronic inflammatory diseases.
Coffee Alternatives: Rhodiola and Ginger Water
The perennial flowering plant roseroot is said to increase energy and stamina, as well as boost alertness and memory. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, there is also evidence that rhodiola may improve physical performance and reduce mental fatigue.
Caffeine isn’t the only thing that can wake you up, spiciness can too. Spicy spices like ginger can boost your metabolism and stimulate blood circulation. But watch out: According to Ayurveda experts, you should definitely use organic ginger and leave the skin on the bulb.
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