Why I Quit Coffee and How That's Been Working Out
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Why I Quit Coffee and How That's Been Working Out
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#2When Angelo mentioned that Dandy Blend, "an extract of roots and grains" including barley and rye, was gluten free, that seemed highly dubious. But it was nice to see such a thorough answer as the #1 FAQ on dandyblend.com/faq.asp! ... But excuse me while I go pump another shot of espresso.
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#3I had to quit coffee a decade ago because of a cardiovascular adventure that I had.
I don't know anything about physical effects such as headaches and weight gain; I didn't experience any of those and anyway they sound a little like TV hype to me. But I also have the experience of giving up smoking a couple of packs a day (gave it up many years before I quit the coffee) and while I never find myself wanting a cigarette, I'd still love a cup of dark first thing in the morning. It is a good thing in life.
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#4I stopped drinking coffee regularly about half a year ago. Before, I drank about a liter of fairly strong coffee per day, now I drink one to two liters of green tea.
Early withdrawal was unpleasant, mainly fatigue and headaches (then again, I've seen alcoholics detox, caffeine is withdrawal is a walk in the park in comparison), but that lasted only a couple of days.
My biggest surprise was that the "booster" effect of coffee in the early morning might have been a pure placebo effect - I am still quite groggy when I get up in the morning (then again, I get up 05:40 on workdays), but that clears up by the time I leave for work, plus I do not get the early afternon crash anymore.
On the other hand, the vegetative effects of coffee were substantial in retrospect, I now sweat a lot less, and my blood pressure has gone down.
I still do drink coffee on occasion, mainly on weekends, but a) it is not as strong, b) I drink less.
Also, green tea is an awesome substitute in terms of taste. The coffee I used to drink tasted like sewage in comparison.
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#5I stopped drinking coffee regularly about half a year ago. Before, I drank about a liter of fairly strong coffee per day, now I drink one to two liters of green tea. Early withdrawal was unpleasant, mainly fatigue and headaches (then again, I've seen alcoholics detox, caffeine is withdrawal is a walk in the park in comparison), but that lasted only a couple of days. My biggest surprise was that the "booster" effect o…
> My biggest surprise was that the "booster" effect of coffee in the early morning might have been a pure placebo effect
It's not necessarily placebo, but the fact that your body has adjusted to caffeine, so you need it in the morning to reach "normal" levels.
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#6I stopped drinking coffee regularly about half a year ago. Before, I drank about a liter of fairly strong coffee per day, now I drink one to two liters of green tea. Early withdrawal was unpleasant, mainly fatigue and headaches (then again, I've seen alcoholics detox, caffeine is withdrawal is a walk in the park in comparison), but that lasted only a couple of days. My biggest surprise was that the "booster" effect o…
I find that I have little in the way of cravings/grogginess/crashing if I stick to about 30 floz (~0.9 liters, strong drip) in the morning. Even just bump that 40 floz and I notice a lot more unwanted effects.
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#7I quit drinking coffee around the end of last summer and replaced it with around a litre of green tea mixed into a shake that consists mostly of oat, nut and seed meal, blueberries, honey, and a few spices which replaces my breakfast entirely. This generally keeps me fed until lunch or after depending on my activity level. I don't miss coffee and the most drastic effect has been an almost complete elimination of heart burn. I do still have the occasional cup of coffee but find my taste for it has waned.
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#8I'm young and averaged 3-4 cups a day, along with 3-4 large glasses (500ml) of water every day for the last 2-3 years or so. I decided to give up coffee at the start of march, but found it quite difficult. I had none of the "common" symptoms (headaches, tiredness, etc) - but I found it difficult to get over not having a cup in my hand. I swapped it out with decaf coffee (which has more caffeine in it than I thought) and have been much happier with my temperment and general energy levels.
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#9I quit drinking coffee around the end of last summer and replaced it with around a litre of green tea mixed into a shake that consists mostly of oat, nut and seed meal, blueberries, honey, and a few spices which replaces my breakfast entirely. This generally keeps me fed until lunch or after depending on my activity level. I don't miss coffee and the most drastic effect has been an almost complete elimination of hear…
would you mind posting your recipe for that? Is it palatable? How much do you make and how long does it take you to consume it?
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#10The problem is I drink coffee for the taste. If there was decaf without the bad aftertaste, I'd give up caffeine immediately.