Same, every week (and if Im being honest, basically everydayof every week).
So, is it good to drink coffee in the morning?
Well, truth is, its up for debate.
We can do it, fam.
3 reasons why youshouldntdrink coffee first thing in the morning
1.
That said, coffee-induced stomach aches dont happen to everyone.
registered dietitian nutritionist and owner of Amy Gorin Nutrition
(Thank god.)
Listen to your body, because everyones sensitivity to caffeine and acid is different.
In other words, solely havingcoffee for breakfastis definitelynotthe right idea.
Not a cup of joe.
We lose almost a full liter of water every single night, so we wake up dehydrated.
Michael Breus, PhD
So, exactly how much hydration is lost while we snooze?
Spoiler: Its significant.
Remember that caffeine is a diuretic, meaning it makes you want to urinate.
So, not a good idea to do thatwe want water to hydrate first.
registered dietitian nutritionist and owner of Amy Gorin Nutrition
And keep in mind thathydration only gets even more imperative as we age.
but also making you stressed and more anxious (boo!).
Choosing adecaf coffeeis always a good option as far ashealthy morning drinksthat help mitigate drastic cortisol fluctuations go.
(For context, levels peak around 30 minutes after you wake up.)
You dont necessarily need a caffeine buzz to brush your teeth.
WhatshouldI drink first thing in the morning?
Rather, order of operations is what matters here.
So, how much water are we talking?
Dr. Breus recommends drinking roughly 20 to 30 ounces of waterbeforeyou drink any other liquid, preferably room temperature.
He signs off on drinking ye oldlemon water, for an added boost of citrus flavor.
After: Commence the coffee drinking.
The cortisol awakening responseapplications and implications for sleep medicine.Sleep medicine reviewsvol.
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