The best part of waking up...

Folgers tells people, "the best part of waking up is coffee (folgers) in your cup." But is it really the best part? Of course, its going to stimulate you, get your gears running, but is your body thirsty for coffee first thing in morning? I dont think so.

After sleeping for seven to eight hours a night, your body needs hydrating rather than stimulation. Unfortunately with years of drinking so many cups its hard for people to quit such habits. According to Cliff Harvey, a Nutrition and Natural Therapies specialist, 90% of the North American population ingest 200 to 280mg of caffeine daily. Moreover, with Tim Hortons, Second Cup, Starbucks, Coffee Time sprouting up on each city corner, its easy to be a caffeine scapegoat. If your willing to give it a go, here's what i suggest...

When you wake up, squeeze some lemon (maybe a teaspoon to start) in a cup of room temperature water. Gradually increase the amount of lemon if you want. Resist the urge to put on the coffee pot. Occupy yourself, by cutting up some fruit, packing your lunch for work etc.

If you absolutely cant resist going inside Timmy's or your local coffee joint.
Try to do one of these three things.
1. Order a smaller size of coffee than you normally do. (eg. Order a tall instead of the grande)
2. If you already order a small coffee, change it up, have a tea instead. Peppermint, Green tea etc.
3. If you are absolutely dying for a coffee, have one. BUT for every cup of coffee you drink, drink at least 1 to 2 cups of water!

So, the best part of waking up, is not folgers, but that you get to choose.
Choose whats best for and your body.