Do you drink your delicious coffee but feel the jittery caffeine hit afterwards? Or worry that you're drinking too many cups a day? Have you been told that caffeine can mess with your hormones and add stress to your body? Take a read and learn about the new coffee revolution that's already hit many of your beloved coffee shops and how you can make your very own...
My fellow coffee lovers, I'm sitting here remembering the days where I would have two double shot lattes, while out for break with friends and then two hours later I would be looking for the couch needing a midday nap. I'm sure you've experienced this before, if you're an avid coffee fan like myself, but most people don't realise what this energy slump is all about.
When we consume our caffeinated coffee, the caffeine induces a stress response and a cortisol rise, which in turn provides our body with increased energy. Unfortunately, we are already exposed to high levels of increasing stress in our lives, from rushing to work, getting the kids ready for school, over-working ourselves, studying long hours, exerting ourselves at the gym and overthinking.
As you can see, adding caffeine to the mix is just setting ourselves up for an emotional and energetic rollercoaster and we become reliant on it for an energy boost. Doesn't sound ideal huh? Not to mention, the acidity in coffee can cause heartburn and other gastrointestinal dysfunction, that many suffer from today.
So, what's the alternative?, I hear you say. Don't get me wrong, I do occasionally opt for a full strength caffeinated coffee and enjoy every single mouthful, but I am fully aware of the impact that it will have on my hormonal system and I know how I will feel afterwards. BUT...since I've been introduced to the Swiss Water process decaf coffee, it's been a lot easier to ditch the caffeine and support my hormones and energy.
Everyone deserves a great cup of coffee, right?! I'm here to tell you that you can do just that without feeling jittery, anxious and guilty.
The Swiss Water process produces amazing coffee without the caffeine. The coffee beans originate from only the finest coffee regions in the world and all beans are prepared and hydrated prior to extraction. The caffeine is then extracted from the beans through a 10 hour chemical-free slow water process where most of the flavour is saved and 99.9% of the caffeine is removed. This incredible process ensures that there is no harm to the environment or to your body and allows for guilt-free, symptom-free, amazing coffee.
Most conventional decaf coffee beans have been subject to chemical solvents to strip the caffeine from the bean and make this a far more toxic option, so when you choose decaf, please only consume Swiss-water decaf for a chemical-free product!
Since beginning my Swiss Water journey, I am amazed at how many of my favourite coffee shops have had this option all along. I still find many coffee shops that don't but Swiss Water is becoming more known and favoured by people who value their health.
So, next time you're ordering your almond milk latte, ask if they have Swiss Water decaf and if they do, give it a try. If they don't, ask them if they have ever heard of it and would consider trying it in their shop.
If you prefer to make your daily cup of coffee, there are many Swiss Water decaf whole and grounded beans at the supermarket and health food stores. Here's one of my favourite fair-trade organic brands http://www.biobeancoffee.com.au
For those that can't part with their daily caffeinated coffee, just take notice of how your body responds and try to limit the amount that you have, knowing that you already have enough stress in your life without unnecessarily adding more :) Let's try and keep those hormones at rest.
For more info: https://www.swisswater.com
