It is exhausting! During certain seasons of parenting, it seems the exhaustion never wanes. “But I need another round of java for the afternoon to give me the energy to make it through the rest of the day!” If this sounds like you on a regular basis, it’s time to look at other lifestyle factors contributing to your exhaustion. This does not allot for chocolate or hot tea or more coffee later in the day. If you have a 16-ounce tumbler of strong coffee in the morning, you’ve hit your caffeine limit for the day. The general recommendation is about 300 mg (maybe even 400 mg) of caffeine a day. On average, an 8-ounce cup of coffee contains between 95 and 200 mg of caffeine. Just how much is good for us and how much is crossing the line? That can be difficult to discern given the mountain of factors that go into the caffeine content of a cup of joe. Not to mention, the withdraw symptoms can be difficult, leading to headaches and irritability. Downing coffee for half the day can lead to insomnia, anxiety, and restlessness. In fact, too much caffeine – whether from coffee or other energy drinks – is detrimental to health. Studies link modest coffee intake with possible lower rates of Alzheimer’s and some cancers along with boosts to memory, concentration, and mental health. Goodbye mom-brain…if only for an hour or so! This stimulant helps us to feel more active and alert – which is why it is highly popular among mamas. While we enjoy the flavor of coffee, most of us are after the potent drug in our coveted cup – caffeine. For many of us, our morning cup (or cups) of coffee are as routine and necessary to our day as feeding the kiddos, changing diapers, and attempting to conquer the laundry pile.
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