If you want to cheer up and "wake up" the brain, you do not need to drink coffee. Especially if the drink is contraindicated for health reasons. There are alternatives: both well-known and those that few people know about. Most of them can be bought at a grocery store or pharmacy.
One of the most popular alternatives is chicory. It does not contain caffeine, but it has a tonic effect on the body. Moreover, it contains inulin, which has a positive effect on the intestinal microflora. This substance lowers blood glucose levels and does not harm the cardiovascular system.
Cocoa, which contains only 5 mg of caffeine, will help you invigorate in the morning and warm up in the evening. In addition, the drink is delicious, so in most cases it is highly appreciated by coffee lovers. Cocoa also nourishes the skin cells, making it more elastic and therefore protected. "Substitute" removes cholesterol from the body, cleansing blood vessels.
Dandelion root drink also contains inulin. Unusual, but effective and quite tasty alternative will help to “mobilize forces”, to cheer up, to concentrate. In addition, the drink has a diuretic effect, improves metabolism and even helps with fever.
Common black and green teas also contain caffeine. It's just that its tonic effect is not well publicized. The mild invigorating effect after drinking a cup of tea lasts for five hours. Most of all caffeine is found in green varieties, teas with bergamot, oolongs.
