Most of the people prefer drinking coffee whenever they feel lethargic or sleepy. However, health conscious people often ignore the idea of drinking it. Reason – caffeine and sugar. Too much of caffeine and sugar is not good for your health and you must search for their healthier alternatives.
Go for a healthy alternative to caffeine – theobromine. It is a caffeine-like compound that can only be found naturally in cacao beans. Diet Angel’s organic, raw cacao powder (that is also vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, cold-processed and have low Glycemic Index) contains theobromine. Theobromine has numerous health benefits. Not only it helps in keeping you awake but it also boosts your memory and further helps in increasing concentration and focus. Theobromine also lowers risks of heart disease and depression.
When you add a few spoonfuls of sugar to your morning cup, you turn that healthy drink into something more harmful. Too much of the sweet stuff can cause weight gain, premature aging, Type 2 diabetes, tooth decay and heart disease. The good news is Diet Angel’s great, premium, organic, raw natural sweetener for diabetics – organic coconut nectar – is organic, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and have low Glycemic Index.
Given below are the healthy alternative for your morning drink, which will boost your energy level and make you lead a healthy lifestyle along with being active throughout the day.
ORGANIC RAW CACAO POWDER + ORGANIC COCONUT NECTAR – If you’re a die hard fan of chocolates than this sweet hack is for you. Use a spoon full of 100% organic raw cacao powder and a teaspoon of organic coconut nectar to make your morning drink. Add them to a warm cup of water, stir it and get your energy drink ready in a minute.
An added bonus: A tablespoon of cacao powder will add 2 grams of fiber and essential antioxidants to your coffee. On the other hand, coconut nectar is naturally low on the Glycemic Index (GI), which has benefits for weight control and improving glucose and lipid levels in people with diabetes (type 1 and type 2). However, it is always advisable to diabetic patient to consume and choose natural sweetener with caution. Though Organic coconut nectar has low level of Glycemic Index yet it is a form of sugar. Hence it also advisable to be moderate when using the product and do not over indulge.
ORGANIC RAW DRINKING CHOCOLATE – Another sweet hack for all those who are fond of eating chocolates is to use organic raw drinking chocolate instead of other drinks you like to have with the morning meal. Add two or three spoonful into a mug, add warm water and enjoy! This is as much a sweet treat as it is a functional energy food and nutritional boost that you can indulge anytime and still feel great. It is a perfect alternative to the morning cup of coffee, as it wakes you up without the jitters. It is also a great mid-afternoon pick-me-up drink or pre-workout energy drink.
COCONUT MILK + UNSWEETENED VANILLA + RAW CACAO POWDER – Firstly, coconut milk is a non-dairy milk. This non-dairy milk provides a touch of coconut flavor to your morning cup of energy drink. Mix in it a little vanilla extract and organic raw cacao powder to make a healthy replacement for your morning coffee, without all the sugar or additives. Great in taste. It can also be blended into smoothies, soups or salad dressings.
Sugar hijacks the brain and it is some or the other way harmful for your health. Caffeine is addictive and one should avoid taking it. Hence, instead of causing damage to health, why not go for healthier alternatives to caffeine and sugar such as those mentioned above. Our natural sweetener for diabetics and organic raw cacao powder are vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, cold-processed and have low Glycemic Index. Check out our recipes page here, and you are sure to find more healthy morning drinks if you are diabetic or just looking for some inspiration.
