Options to replace coffee
You're a coffee addict, right? If you want to reduce or stop your consumption because of heartburn, sleep disorders, heart problems, high blood pressure, acid reflux, feelings of dependence or because you do not want to have yellow teeth anymore(why not, all the reasons are valid!), today you're going to be the happiest person on earth because I am going to present to you 8 coffee substitutes WITHOUT CAFFEINE, rich in fiber, rich in amino acids and rich in vitamins and minerals; in other words, everything your body needs to regenerate.
#1. Chicory “coffee”
Taste : hazelnut/caramel/bitter
Characteristics : high in carbohydrates
Forms : roasted seeds, powder
Preparation : same as coffee
Properties : tonic, draining, depurative
+ : helps to arouse appetite
#2. Barley “coffee”
Taste : bread/hazelnuts/caramel/slightly bitter
Characteristics : high in carbs, presence of gluten
Forms : roasted seeds, powder
Preparation : same as coffee
Properties: anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, detoxifying
+ : use in baking
Tip : the longer you infuse it, the more bitter your imitation coffee will be
#3. Spelt “coffee”
Taste : nutty/bitter/earthy
Characteristics : high in carbohydrates, presence of gluten
Forms : roasted seeds, powder
Preparation : same as coffee
Properties : anti-stress, anti-cholesterol, anti-diabetes
+ : easy to digest
#4. Buckwheat “coffee”
Taste : toast/sour
Characteristics : gluten-free
Forms : roasted seeds, powder
Preparation : same as coffee
Properties : antioxidant, alcanizing, appetite suppressant
+ : a drink without bitterness
#5. Rye “coffee”
Taste : hazelnuts/malty/earthy/bitter
Characteristics : high in carbs, presence of gluten
Forms : roasted seeds, powder
Preparation: same as coffee
Properties : anti-constipation, hormone like, oxygenating
+: can be prepared with other cereals to make “cereal coffee”
#6. Moringa tea
Taste : herbaceous/rather neutral
Characteristics : superfood
Forms : leaves, powder
Preparation: infusion
Properties : anti-fatigue, anti-hypertension, pro-breastfeeding
+ : compatible with the keto diet, a nutritional plus for vegetarians and vegans
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#7. Date seed “coffee”
Taste : mild/slightly bitter
Characteristics: rich in fiber
Forms : roasted seeds, powder
Preparation : same as coffee
Properties : analgesic, deworming
+ : zero waste
# 8. Lupin “coffee”
Taste : cocoa/hazelnut/slightly bitter
Characteristics : high in protein
Forms : roasted seeds, powder
Preparation : same as coffee
Properties : anti-diarrhea, appetite suppressant
+: interesting for liquid diets
The best choice is not to replace classic coffee with a coffee substitute that will cause you the same or other digestive discomfort. In general, avoiding foods to which you are intolerant will ensure greater digestive comfort. Take a lab test to find out which foods you need to stop eating now.
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