5 koffievervangers die een podium en applaus verdienen

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By Harpers BazaarGepubliceerd op: 24/08/2016

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Voor wie maar lastig uit bed komt in de morgen is koffie een uitkomst. Voor wie maar lastig uit bed komt in de morgen, maar wel van witte tanden en een frisse adem houdt, die heeft een dilemma. Correctie: hád een dilemma, want Kerry Bajaj, voedingsdeskundige en gezondheidscoach, praat ons bij over hoe je alsnog superwakker te voelen met gezondere alternatieven.

Matcha of Yerba Mate Thee

<p>For people who want to slowly wean themselves off of coffee, the best ways to mimic the sensation of drinking a warm beverage while receiving an energy kick are black or green teas. "Teas like matcha or yerba mate, even when they have caffeine and you feel that pick-me-up, don't give you that jittery effect."</p>

Mocht je je koffie-inname langzaam willen afbouwen, weet dan dat de beste koffiesurrogaten groene of zwarte thee zijn. 'Teas like matcha or yerba mate, even when they have caffeine and you feel that pick-me-up, don't give you that jittery effect,' tipt Bajaj.

Brandnetelthee

<p>Never heard of drinking nettles before? Neither had we, but here Bajaj breaks down why the plant could be a helpful and healthy substitute for caffeine binges: "Everyone knows about green tea and black tea, but one thing that is an interesting substitute is nettles. Nettles are like herbs. They have so many <a href="http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-664-stinging%20nettle.aspx?activeingredientid=664" target="_blank">medicinal properties</a> and have so many good uses. Specifically, it can be great for people who get fall allergies."
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</p><p>"To prepare the infusion, steep nettles for at least four hours: add hot water and put it in a jar, then let it sit overnight," recommends Bajaj. "Nettles release a lot of minerals into the water. There's iron in it and it helps counteract hair loss. It's nothing like coffee, so it's good for your adrenals, whereas coffee is taxing on your adrenals and increases your cortisol levels, which are your stress hormones."
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Niet zo pro-brandnetel? Wij ook niet. Maar in een kop dampende théé is zo'n brantnetel wel een aardige jongen. 'Everyone knows about green tea and black tea, but one thing that is an interesting substitute is nettles. Nettles are like herbs. They have so many medicinal properties and have so many good uses. Specifically, it can be great for people who get fall allergies.'

Fair enough. Hoe je verse brandnetels dan precies gebruikt? Laat je bosje brandnetels ten minste vier uur weken - doe de takjes in een pot warm water en laat het zo een nacht staan. De brandnetels laten een heleboel mineralen achter in het water, net als ijzer, en zijn, anders dan koffie, wèl goed voor je bijnieren.

IJswater

<p>Surprisingly, one of the best ways to wake up has been under our noses all this time. Bajaj suggests that people either drink warm water with lemon or a glass of ice water right after waking up to offset dehydration that makes a person feel fatigued.<span></span></p><p><br></p><p>"Ice water is going to wake you up because it's cold and because after a night of sleep, we are dehydrated. We have lost fluids. If we didn't have bad habits we would ideally be thinking about staying hydrated during the day. And especially if you're having caffeine, which is a diuretic that's dehydrating your body, you should offset that with your fluids."</p>

Logisch, want: ijswater is dus, jawel, ijskoud. 's Ochtends bij het wakker worden kun je het best of een glas ijswater drinken, of een glas lauwwarm water met citroen.

'Ice water is going to wake you up because it's cold and because after a night of sleep, we are dehydrated. We have lost fluids. If we didn't have bad habits we would ideally be thinking about staying hydrated during the day. And especially if you're having caffeine, which is a diuretic that's dehydrating your body, you should offset that with your fluids,' aldus Bajaj.

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Vezelrijk ontbijt

<p>It's not exactly a revelation that a nutritional breakfast is helpful to everyone (yes, even the ones running to catch trains in the morning). But if you want to slow down on your coffee intake, you can still experience a healthy energy boost by simply eating well in the morning. "When we wake up, we're breaking a fast which is why it's called breakfast," says Bajaj. "Morning through lunchtime is when our metabolism is at its peak, so you want to be front-loading your food intake earlier in the day and eating less in the evening."</p><p><br></p><p>"Something like an apple is giving you natural sugar, so it is going to perk you up. Any fruit in the morning is going to bring in some hydration and natural sugar—an apple has a lot of fiber especially, so it may stimulate the bowel movement. Then, you have your elimination first thing in the morning, which is also ideal."</p>

Het is nou niet per se een openbaring dat je baat hebt bij een voedzaam ontbijt. Maar als je je koffie-inname tot een minimum wilt beperken, is het helemaal aan te raden goed en vooral vezelrijk te ontbijten.

'When we wake up, we're breaking a fast which is why it's called breakfast,' zegt Bajaj. 'Morning through lunchtime is when our metabolism is at its peak, so you want to be front-loading your food intake earlier in the day and eating less in the evening.'

'Something like an apple is giving you natural sugar, so it is going to perk you up. Any fruit in the morning is going to bring in some hydration and natural sugar—an apple has a lot of fiber especially, so it may stimulate the bowel movement. Then, you have your elimination first thing in the morning, which is also ideal.'

Kokosnootolie

<p>And because there may be no practical dilemma that coconut oil *can't* fix, Bajaj notes that our hair, skin, and teeth miracle worker can also help to <a href="http://www.drfranklipman.com/6-tips-for-managing-anxiety-without-drugs/" target="_blank">offset low blood sugar levels</a> that make us reach for energy drinks and harsh caffeine drinks. </p><p><br></p><p>"When we have low blood sugar, that's when we tend to look for quick fixes. If we're having low blood sugar levels, one thing we can take is a spoonful of coconut oil first thing in the morning and at night before we go to bed. Those healthy fats can help moderate your blood sugar levels."</p>

En omdat er geen praktisch dilemma lijkt te bestaan dat kokosnootolie niet kan fiksen, stipt Bajaj aan dat onze haar-, huid- en tandweldoener ook een handje helpt bij het op peil houden van je bloedsuikerspiegel.

'When we have low blood sugar, that's when we tend to look for quick fixes. If we're having low blood sugar levels, one thing we can take is a spoonful of coconut oil first thing in the morning and at night before we go to bed. Those healthy fats can help moderate your blood sugar levels.'