By Neha Yadav
Published Oct 09, 2023

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

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5 tips to moderate your caffeine intake

Caffeine is a stimulant that energises you and makes you alert. While caffeine intake helps restore energy, excess of it can impact your health adversely

Here are some tips to moderate your caffeine intake

Maintain a balanced diet

Maintaining a balanced diet is an excellent way to energise your body and to stay active throughout the day. Having a healthy breakfast every morning will make you less reliant on caffeine to stay active

Drink water

Instead of having caffeinated drinks, you can have water to stay awake, hydrate yourself and refresh your mood

Herbal alternatives

You can switch to herbal alternatives such as non-caffeinated herbal teas like chamomile, peppermint, or ginger tea that provide relaxation, support digestion and refresh your mind

Track your caffeine intake

It is very important to track your daily caffeine intake to stay healthy. According to the US Food and Drug Administration, upto 400 mg of caffeine a day is okay to be consumed by healthy adults

Get enough rest

Lack of rest and sleep deprivation can leave you tired the next day and make you want to consume caffeine to stay awake. Therefore, make sure to get an adequate amount of sleep every day