6 Coffee Drinking Habits That Might Be Silently Harming Your Health Without You Realizing
Your daily coffee routine might be doing more harm than good. Discover 6 habits that could be silently affecting your digestion, hydration, sleep, and overall well-being.
Coffee on an Empty Stomach
Drinking coffee first thing in the morning can irritate the stomach lining for example if you have food in your stomach, stimulate greater cortisol release, and can lead to acid or digestive discomfort over time.
Coffee with Sugar / Cream
Added sugar starts adding up. With enough sugar or flavored creamers your coffee has basically become a "calorie bomb." The greater calorie input increases your odds for gaining weight, and can lead to insulin resistance.
Relying on Coffee for Energy Day After Day
Using caffeine to combat fatigue can create dysfunctional energy cycles. If this becomes a routine that lasts for years you can develop dependency, anxiety, or sleep impairment.
Drinking Coffee too Late in the Day
Caffeine can last for hours in your body. Drinking coffee too late in a day can inhibit your ability to fall asleep or lead to restless, low-quality sleep, and a tired next day.
Not Drinking Enough Water with Coffee
Coffee is a natural diuretic. A lack of balance between coffee intake and water intake can cause dehydration, dry skin, and the potential to lose focus or lose energy.
Ignoring Your Body’s Tolerance to Caffeine
Caffeine has an impact on everyone differently. Be aware of what your body is telling you. If you routinely experience jitters, heart palpitations, or restlessness, you may be performing long-term harm to your mental and physical health.
Disclaimer
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