Caffeine - Useful Or Useless

Caffeine is a weakness enjoyed by a vast number of people. In fact, it is a weakness that is enjoyed way too much every day. Most people are probably unaware that they ingest weighing more caffeine than they need to. In addition many people couple their morning cups of coffee with soda or colas in the afternoon. Colas can be even worse than that cup of coffee because many times they are loaded with sugar as well as containing the caffeine.

No, a cup of coffee in the morning to get you going isn't going to hurt you. In fact it can give your body the little jump start it needs to get you going. A little caffeine boost in the morning can get your day off to something worthwhile instead of feeling sleepy and tired. But, if you drink too much caffeine it can certainly have the opposite effect that you desire. Too much caffeine can actually drain your energy as you rebound from the boost ends begin to feel tired again.

Caffeine is addictive. You may not have thought of it that way, but it is. You can get hooked on caffeine. For those of you who enjoy too much coffee or too much soda; you know what I'm talking about if you've ever developed headaches or had the shakes be cause your body is craving caffeine. These are the symptoms of the addictive qualities of caffeine. Your body is telling you that it is craving and needing its next caffeine fix.

That morning cup of Joe is indeed a great pick me up. The key to consuming drinks with caffeine is to consume them in moderation and use them correctly. Just like anything you don't want to overdo it. If you do, caffeine can have unpleasant side effects. And certainly you should understand that you cannot substitute caffeine for sleep; particularly if you are behind the wheel.

Understanding how to properly use caffeine is a key to keeping it in perspective. A cup of coffee while cramming for an exam is a great way to re-energize and can help you get through that last chapter. However, grabbing an extra shot of caffeine to keep you more alert while operating a a vehicle or other potentially dangerous machinery is obviously not a good use of caffeine. But what do you use when you need a little pick me up and you don't want to go the caffeine route?

Avoid foods high in sugar. Don't run for a candy bar when you are feeling sluggish. Don't drink sodas with your lunch. This will give you a burst of energy, but it will make you tired when the energy is gone. I would suggest to you that you keep some fruit on hand for when you are feeling sluggish. Keep an apple in your desk or some other fruit that you can easily eat and not have to prepare. You can also try pears, peaches, or oranges. You do have to peel an orange, so that might not be the best solution for you if you need a pick me up right away.

Drinking juice is another great way to get that pep you are looking for. You should consider buying a juicer. They aren't too expensive and the benefits of fresh juice are well worth the money. Also, you can make different kinds of juices. You can make an apple and pear drink. There is no end to the kind of drinks you can make. Also, you don't have to worry about what is in them. You make it, you know it is 100% juice.

Consuming juices to help regain your strength and energy is a much better approach than sodas. Juices will help you maintain your strength throughout the day at a more even level, thus avoiding rebounding with your energy back and forth.

The important thing is this in regards to caffeine. Have a cup of coffee from time to time if you are feeling a little tired. Don't let it replace sleep. Don't think that you can function the same on caffeine as you can fully rested. Don't think that because you had two cups of coffee that it is safe to drive your car even if you are drop dead tired.

By: Jeff Foster

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