How many cups of tea or coffee have you had so far today? Or fizzy pop with caffeine? And how many glasses of water have you drunk? If you've had more caffeine drinks you may like to read on......
CAFFEINE is the most widely used mood altering DRUG in the world! Does that suprise you? It's a stimulant and can be very addictive, giving immediate increased alertness, so that people become dependant on it. Now while some people find this a positive effect, as they need to stay awake, there are downsides.
Large amounts can lead to a state of hyperactivity as caffeine stimulates the nervous system. For this reason it's advisable not to drink in the evenings as it can affect sleep quality. Also high blood pressure is a problem, as is dehydration because caffeine is a diuretic.
Another problem is that DRINKING TOO MUCH CAFFEINE CAN HINDER WEIGHT LOSS! This is because it stimulates the pancreas to overproduce insulin, and insulin is a hormone that causes the body to store fat.
Now I'm not saying give it up altogether, as the withdrawal symptoms can be pretty severe with very bad headaches lasting a few days as your body gets used to not getting it's fix! Yes I repeat, it's a drug!
If you drink a lot, perhaps you could have a glass of water between cups of tea or coffee? Go on, give it a try - you'll feel good!
Bev
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