Energy Boosters: 5 Healthy alternatives to coffee to get you started

Energy Boosters: 5 Healthy alternatives to coffee

Karen GEORGE

06 Jul 2015

updated the 4 May 2019 à 00:33

Give coffee the boot and give your mornings a healthy boost with these caffeine-free alternatives.

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Wheatgrass
Creamy coffee drinks are hard to give up no doubt, but once you start substituting them for healthier options like wheatgrass juice, you’ll think twice before pouring unhealthy drinks into your body. Known as a natural energizer, wheatgrass offers you a liquid shot of essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients. The taste may not be enjoyable so you could add it to a protein shake to mask the taste.
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Coconut water
Known as nature’s sports drink, coconut water is a great way to start your day and boost your energy with its high levels of minerals and potassium. The natural sugar and caffeine-free juice means you get to skip the jittery post coffee and sugary drinks crash.
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Acai berry
The juice of the acai berry is one delicious way to boost your energy levels and give yourself a dose of the fruit’s nutritional properties at the same time. Rich in Vitamin B, potassium, protein and fatty acids, acai berry helps boost metabolism and one glass is good enough to keep you powering through the day. Be sure to look for acai berry drinks with low sugar levels to avoid the sugar crash.
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Spirulina
As one of the most widely recognised superfood supplements in the world, spirulina is a protein-rich algae that contains 8 essential amino acids, potassium, energy giving Vitamin B and magnesium. Dubbed a complete protein, spirulina has beneficial effects on energy levels through the digestive tract. The protein content in spirulina amplifies nutrient absorption, boosts metabolism and reinforces proper digestion.
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Goji berry
For thousands of years, goji berries have been used in ancient Chinese medicine to help increase energy and improve the overall health and wellbeing of a person. Indeed, this super fruit has been known to increase the body’s ability to handle stress, improve memory and boost not just energy, but regulate mood swings as well. One of the most nutritious berry fruits around, these miniscule berries are a powerhouse of vitamins B1, B2, B6, E and C. To get the most of this fruit, consume it in liquid form as it is easier to digest and you won’t have to eat hundreds of dried goji berries to get the same benefits.

We all know that one person who hogs the coffee machine at work and can’t get through the day without their daily cup of joe. While coffee consumption can turn you into an energizer bunny, the benefits are not without negative effects. Scientific studies have shown that coffee is associated with an increased risk of high cholesterol, heart disease and osteoporosis.

Although coffee is a great source of antioxidants and nutrients, there are many other healthy alternatives that will get you moving throughout the day. So if you’re one of those coffee addicts, it might be time to kick the habit and give yourself healthier options to choose from.

Our gallery holds a list of 5 healthy and delicious alternatives to coffee so the next time you reach for your thermos, you know what you’ll be filling it with instead.

Karen George

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