For many modern urban dwellers, the morning begins with the sound of an alarm clock and a cup of black coffee.
Nutritionists have repeatedly warned about the harm of drinking coffee on an empty stomach, which is a reason to look for healthier and invigorating sources of energy. Let's consider a few alternatives.
Tea
Black tea contains theine, which not only provides energy and lightness but also reduces feelings of fatigue. Its effect lasts longer, allowing for sustained concentration for an hour, unlike coffee.
Green tea, in addition to providing energy, saturates the body with vitamins and beneficial substances, supports the nervous system and muscles, and increases resistance to physical exertion. However, the effect of green tea wears off after 40-50 minutes.
Herbal Infusion
It is important to choose herbs correctly to avoid undesirable effects. Many invigorating infusions that do not contain caffeine can be safely consumed by those with cardiovascular diseases.
The most invigorating are infusions of St. John's wort, rose hips, Schisandra chinensis, ginger root, and lemon balm.
Cocoa
Cocoa is not much inferior to coffee in terms of energy, as it contains caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine. High cognitive ability after its consumption lasts throughout the day. Cocoa stimulates the nervous system and aids recovery after physical exertion.
Chicory
This drink not only invigorates but also saturates the body with B vitamins, carotene, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, iron, copper, selenium, zinc, and manganese. Chicory awakens all systems of the body, normalizes heart and vascular function, and acts as an antidepressant.
