Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Reasons I Don't Drink Coffee

The only good thing about coffee is that
Starbucks is making a ton of money! Wouldn't
you like to see some of that in your pocket?

You can.

Stop drinking coffee, put that money in
your piggy bank, invest it, and bingo!

Ok, so it's not that simple, but it would
be a start!

Here are some reasons I don't drink coffee...
It doesn't help insomnia!
I drink camomile tea instead if I need to relax.

Gives a buzz, but then you eventually crash
and burn. I find that when I get enough rest,
eat well, and work out, I have plenty of
energy.

Caffeine can cause uric acid crystals to build up.
Bad news for joints. It can eventually lead to
gout and arthritis. So instead drinking water,
apple juice, or freshly made juice is way better.

I don't like headaches, and I know coffee can
definitely attribute to headaches. Being in a
hot and humid climate, I've learned to drink
smoothies instead. Yum!

Herbal teas are my favorite. I'm finding that
some towns now have herbal tea shops with
delicious tea blends. Usually sweetened with
stevia which adds another great flavor, plus
it's excellent for maintaining blood sugar.

My favorite is to buy some exotic teas and then
put the in a glass jar. I then put it outside
to let it steep in the sun for the day. After-
wards I'll keep it in the frige and add lemon
or stevia.

Enjoy a coffee free, high energy day!
Judy