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Why You Should Reduce Your Coffee Intake and Increase Your Tea Consumption
Most people start their morning with a cup of coffee to give them the energy they need to be productive and get through the day. But aside from the caffeine fix, drinking coffee can help you live longer, reducing the risk of numerous diseases including cardiovascular disease, Parkinson’s disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers.
While there are indeed other perks to drinking coffee, there are also risks to consuming too much. Excess coffee can lead to caffeine dependency, sleep disturbances, high blood pressure, and an abnormal heartbeat.
Tea is a great alternative option — producing many of the same benefits as coffee without the negative side effects. Tea is already one of the most popular beverages in America — consumed more than fruit juices, sports drinks, and energy drinks. This phenomenon isn’t unique to the U.S. — a survey from Gala Bingo points out that almost a third of the UK population reports drinking at least 5 cups of tea a day — a habit that often starts as early as 5 years old.
There are many good reasons for tea’s popularity, so let’s discuss why you should reduce your coffee intake and increase your tea consumption.
