Popping a pod into my Nespresso machine and indulging in a frothy coconut latte used to be one of the highlights of my day. Adding a splash of sugar-free vanilla syrup or half a teaspoon of brown sugar, I was all set to face the day head-on. Since my teenage years, I've always kicked off the day with a coffee so when health reasons forced me to abandon my morning ritual, I was at a loss for how to cope.
Switching to tea, which also packs a caffeine punch, wasn't an option so I had to confront one of my biggest fears: going cold turkey. I never considered my daily morning coffee to be a particularly bad habit. In fact, consuming two to five cups of coffee a day has been associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson's and depression, according to Frank Hu, chair of the Department of Nutrition at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, reports the Express .
So, when I began experiencing withdrawal symptoms after missing my morning coffee for two days, I was taken aback. A throbbing headache and feeling unusually drowsy during the day were the main symptoms, along with increased irritability. A quick Google search told me all I needed to know: I was suffering from caffeine withdrawal.
At this point, I could see why it would be tempting to cave in and treat myself to a creamy latte but I was resolute in sticking to my goals. After a few days, the withdrawal symptoms subsided, and I began to feel more invigorated. Instead of clinging to the notion tha.