Do you suffer from the 3 o’clock slump and need to run out and grab a pick-me-up?
Energy versus stimulants
The term “energy drink” is actually a misnomer.
They should really be called stimulant drinks not energy drinks especially if they don’t contain calories.
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The quickest form of energy your body can use is carbs, especially simple carbs like sugar.
Caffeine is Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
They recommend no more than 400 milligrams of caffeine (or 3 to 4 cups) per day.
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As such, they aren’t well regulated by the FDA.
Below you’ll findfive healthy drink options that will give you energy.
The beverages below do use natural sugars like lactose found in milk or fructose found in 100% juice.
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Coffee
Don’t worry, I won’t recommend taking away your beloved coffee!
That doesn’t mean you better guzzle down bottles at a time.
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