Coffee
is bad...isn't it?
In
general yes it is.
OK
so it might raise you alertness for a short while – that early
morning or mid afternoon 'kick when you think you need it but
afterwards you'll crash even lower.
Not
only that, it has an acidic effect on your digestion causing interval
stresses. Whilst your body is very good at getting rid of that
acidity if you drink a lot of the stuff it may cause heartburn,
digestive issues and even give you the jitters!
Now,
I love coffee. I love the strong stuff – a double espresso will do
me just fine thanks. But as well as the coffee crashes it also give a
hot flush. So, until last month I've been limiting my coffee intake
to the odd one per week whilst out with friends and made sure I was
prepared for the aftermath.
Then
a PT mate of mine (virtually) sidled up to me and did the 'pssst,
have you tried this?' routine. I bought a months worth of coffee and
tea from him to try – nothing ventured nothing gained I thought. It
turned up a few days later and I tried my first cup of
coffee...instant in sachets but when the water was added it had a
crema like my favourite espresso. Great taste, no bitterness, no
crash, no hot flush.
Could
be a coincidence. So, later in the day I tried the tea. A bit weaker
than my usual builders tea but as I was having it without milk that was actually a good thing. Again, no crashes, no hot flush. Out with
friends at the weekend I just drank herbal (no caffeine) teas, only
drinking my 'special' coffee at home.
A
month on I've just gone back to real coffee and now I remember how
bad the lows and highs were. I have ordered more of the special
stuff as this trial has proved to me that it is the way to go for
coffee lovers who don't want the downsides.
So
what's in it?
Why
is it different?
It
has an extract of Reishi
mushroom (Ganoderma Lucidum), commonly used in Eastern medicine and
that's what makes all the difference. Whilst it's not for everyone,
some don't like the taste and others suffer others side effects
different from the caffeine induced ones I love it!
Link
to benefits from coffee with this extract here:
If
you're interested in a 30 day trial (there is a cost) or a few free
samples simply email me at michelle.day@inspiring-fitness.co.uk
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