If you’re in love with
coffee and all the goodness that comes with it, but want to break free of your increasing caffeine
dependence and all its deleterious effects, this post will show you how...
The verdict on coffee: Is it good or bad?
Recent studies concluded that “the
relationships between caffeine and coffee intakes and telomere length, shows
that as caffeine intake increases, telomeres tend to be shorter in U.S. adults.
On the other hand, this investigation indicates that as coffee intake
increases, telomeres tend to be longer. Because telomere length is a biomarker
of the senescence of cells, the present findings suggest that cell aging may be
accelerated in U.S. adults as caffeine intake increases, but may be decelerated
as coffee consumption increases.”
So coffee can jncreases your lifespan and shorten it at the same time!?!
Coffee extends telomere length found in your genes which is correlated with
lifespan and longevity but not caffeine ( increase intake of caffeine actually
shortens your life)
The anti oxidants in coffee could be responsible for the health benefits but long term caffeine use could lead to
adrenal fatigue, caffeine addiction, increased tolerance and a host of other
negative side effects.
Confessions of a coffee lover
I love coffee. In fact I’m willing to sacrifice a little
bit of my lifespan (more specifically telomeres) just to enjoy the aroma and
taste of a strong full bodied coffee and the extra kick I get from the caffeine
as part of my morning routine right before I go for an easy run.
It’s my pre
workout drink… and sometimes my post work out drink and my afternoon
delight.
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| One does not simply... go caffeine free |
However, I’m a slow caffeine metabolizer. Other people
can drink coffee at night and have no trouble sleeping even just after a few
minutes. If you’re a slow caffeine metabolizer you should stay away from
caffeine at least 9 hours before your bed time for any hopes of getting a good
night sleep.
And If you’re an avid coffee drinker and you can’t let go
of coffee and caffeine like me, it’s recommended you still go caffeine free for
a week out of every month to reset your brain’s tolerance to coffee and get the
same kick from caffeine on small doses otherwise you will fall in a downward
spiral of caffeine addiction and adrenal fatigue in the long run.
How
you get your (fake???) energy from caffeine
The hormone adenosine is what tells the brain that you
are tired and what caffeine does is block your brain’s cell receptors for
adenosine so you don’t feel the fatigue and tiredness.
Caffeine also tells your
brain to release hormones that tell your adrenal glands to produce the stress
hormones cortisol and adrenaline which triggers a "fight or flight" response
hence the boost blood supply, alertness and increased heart rate.
It’s not a problem with
occasional cups of coffee but if you use caffeine (which is present not just in
coffee but in a lot of energy drinks and workout supplement) for your
pre-workouts or find yourself relying on coffee
just to be able to function well, you will find you need more and more to “get
a kick” and over the long run this is what can cause adrenal fatigue.
The good news
You just need to take a break from caffeine for a week out of
every month to reset your brain and get prevent caffeine intolerance. IN as little as 7 to 12 days, your adenosine receptors start going back to normal and heighten your sensitivity to caffeine back to normal.
To decaf or not to decaf
If your trying to curb caffeine consumption and tried the decaf route, you would have quickly found out it's not the same as a good'ole brewed coffee.
And according to Jeffrey Rose, clinical hypnotist and a nutritionist:
“Some people
might think of trying decaf during the weaning period. But it is important to
keep in mind that most decaf, even some that say “naturally decaffeinated” on
the container, has been made with solvents such as methylene chloride, and a
significant amount of these toxic chemicals are left as a residue on the newly
decaffeinated coffee making it unhealthy. Decaf coffee is also highly acidic
and many feel that because of this, it is not health promoting. "
A
better alternative
Going for coffee substitutes may be the best
decision you can do today for your health. Right now my favorite go to drink when I’m
craving for coffee at night or when I'm on a 1 week caffeine detox is Barlico.
It taste just like coffee but it’s actually made of 2 super food ingredients, barley and
chicory. And it’s100% caffeine free but I still get a different kind of boost in energy which is more stable and without the caffeine crash.
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The
‘kick’ that you get from Barlico comes from energy in natural and plant based
sources, and not from caffeine.
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Barley is one of the
most widely consumed cereal grains in the world. It has high fiber content,
loads of vitamins and minerals, and antioxidants that help with heart health
issues and diabetes.
On the other hand, chicory a close relative of lettuce and
cabbage, has woody and fibrous roots that have a similar flavor as coffee when
roasted and brewed. Among its many benefits include better gall bladder and
liver function, improved bone health and more effective absorption of calcium
by the body.
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| Sasja Mulder, CEO of Densworth Corporation is on top of her game and drinks Barlico to keep her mind and body sharp. |
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| New mommy Ruffa Mae Quinto Barley and chicory is great for pregnant and breastfeeding moms! |
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| Zahra Bianca Saldua, Ms. World 2013 runner up, founder and CEO of ZS Professional Hosts Events Specialists. Ms Zee drinks Barlico on an intermittent fasting protocol to keep her sane and gives her a pre workout energy boost |
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