Coffee is the most popular drink on the planet, after water. It is estimated that 64% of Americans drink coffee regularly.
Finland is the world’s biggest consumer of coffee. The average Finn drinks nearly four cups of coffee a day. In fact, coffee is so popular in Finland that two 10-minute coffee breaks are legally mandated for Finnish workers.
How much coffee is too much coffee?
Drinking coffee is healthy in moderation. Freshly grounded coffee has powerful antioxidants which can have many health benefits, together with a rich aroma that can stimulate the senses and act like an energy booster and mood enhancer.
The recommended amount of coffee is three to four cups, which means 400 milligrams of caffeine daily. For most healthy individuals, this amount is acceptable and not generally associated with negative effects. Especially people suffering from heart diseases should limit coffee, opt for caffeine-free options or other coffee substitutes.
If you cannot drink too much coffee or would like to diversify your options, the beverages on this list are worth trying. Bonus points: they are healthy too!
Coffee variation: Mushroom Coffee
Elevate your morning routine with mushroom cofffee with Lion’s Mane and Chaga Mushrooms, which supports immunity and helps with focus and energy, productivity and creativity.
Organic Lion’s Mane is known as a natural nootropic with abilities to support focus, concentration and productivity. Known as the King of Mushrooms, Chaga has an abundance of antioxidant properties.
It’s best used when mixed in coconut oil or non-dairy milk.
Other healthy coffee alternatives
Golden milk – This warm beverage incorporates invigorating spices such as ginger, cinnamon, turmeric and black pepper. Other common additions include cardamom, vanilla and honey Four Sigmatic Mushroom Coffee.Besides giving your drink a beautiful golden color, turmeric may have powerful anti-inflammatory properties due to the potent chemical curcumin. black pepper increases your body’s ability to absorb curcumin.
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One of Yolanda Hadid’s favorites, you can prepare golden milk at home in about 5 minutes. Here’s how:
Mix 1 cup (237 ml) of milk or vegetable milk (like coconut, almond or other plant-based milk) with 1/2 teaspoon of ground turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon of ground ginger and a pinch of black pepper. Optionally, sweeten it with honey. Add the mix into a saucepan and boil it on low to medium heat, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Pour the drink into your favorite mug and enjoy! This drink is especially good in the cold season, both for the immunity and to feel warm and cosy.
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