Most people like to start the day with hot coffee. This removes lethargy and helps in get energy immediately. But, you cannot ignore the negative effects it has on the body. That's why today we have brought some healthy options for coffee for you.

Yes, if you are one of those people who is trying to cut down on caffeine intake but finding it difficult to give up that cup of coffee due to the allure of the energy boost, then you may want to stop coffee completely. You can consider these 5 options instead. It will still wake you up and provide energy for the whole day.

They also have many health benefits and nutritionist Manoli Mehta ji is giving us information about them. Before getting information about these options, let us know in detail about the danger of excess caffeine-

Dangers of too much caffeine

Excess caffeine intake can increase the stress hormone cortisol, which can have negative effects on the body. Caffeine remains in the nervous system for about four to six hours, which has a bad effect on sleep. Caffeine reduces the kidney's ability to store magnesium, calcium, zinc and other important minerals.

1. Dates

Dates are high in natural sugars, so have a handful of dates instead of another cup of coffee if you need a quick energy boost during the day. Dates contain B vitamins such as pantothenic acid, folate and niacin, which help manage the metabolic process that converts food into energy. It can help fight fatigue.

2. Lemon Mint Drink

The lemon in this drink boosts your feel-good hormones and lowers stress levels. Water can also help you with this. Lack of water can lead to dehydration in the body and it can reduce the energy of your body. This makes you feel lethargic. You can also add kiwi, apple and cucumber to the drink to get more energy.

3. Orange

Orange is the 'powerhouse' of energy and vitamin C. In addition, oranges healthily help your body function because it contains phosphorus, minerals, and fibre.

4. Almond

Almonds contain high-quality protein, fibre and healthy monounsaturated fat. They are rich in B vitamins which help our body convert food into energy. It is also rich in magnesium which helps fight muscle fatigue.

5. Toasted sesame seeds

Due to the presence of high fat, sesame seeds are a good source of energy. These contain healthy fats like polyunsaturated fatty acids and omega-6. Apart from this, sesame also contains fibre, iron, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus which help in increasing the energy level.

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