📓 ☕️ Boost or Bust: The Role of Caffeine
Many of us appreciate the caffeine boost a cup of Joe blesses us with, but is it something we should be concerned about? And are energy drinks truly bad for us? For those like myself, that are rolling out of bed with pretty much coffee beans in hand diving towards the machine…. hold that thought and keep reading! In today’s blog we are not only going to discuss those powerful prime energy drinks and coffee’s impact on performance. We are also going to explore your questions on decaf coffee and debunk the controversial topic of whether or not it contains caffeine any why individuals opt for it. As a coach I get asked these questions all the time… Which caffeine is better health-wise: coffee or energy drinks? Do energy drinks or coffee help people focus more? It is all going to depend on the total amount of caffeine included. Both energy drinks and coffee will provide different amounts of caffeine. Caffeine if over consumed can make an individual experience an array of different negative side effect. Coffee is generally pure and if consumed black it is going to be the most natural source of caffeine. And although there are plenty of negatives that come with energy drinks, ultimately as mentioned above, if we practise moderation, they can be perfectly fine for you. As a coach I tend to stick to black coffee as there are far less additives and I enjoy the bitterness that a black coffee provides, especially while dieting as grehlin is generally released from anything sweet (our main hunger hormone). So even if your drink is sugar free or low calorie you may still get hungry directly after consuming a sweet beverage. When comparing these two products, ultimately both can be beneficial and both can be detrimental to our wellbeing. In order to utilise them to enhance focus, it is first important to identify your tolerance where you are able to enjoy your beverage without any risk of feeling anxious our jittery. This is a great indictor to ensure that you are boosting your mental and physical performance without jeopardising your health.