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A little of what you fancy is good for you but beware there are some 'bad boys' out there that are addictive.
Caffeine - Too much coffee stimulates the adrenal gland thereby reducing our ability to cope with stress. Substituting coffee with green tea helps protect the body from free radicals as it contains antioxidants. It's also beneficial for our health. However if you must have coffee it should be taken in small amounts of say 2 or 3 cups per day. Substitute your ordinary coffee with the de-caffeinated kind. There are some good makes out there. Remember too that ordinary tea also contains caffeine.
Sugar - The most addictive substance in our diets, too much sugar can impair the immune system. A massive 80% of all the sugar we eat comes from processed foods. By simply eating less sugar the palate will gradually adjust and the craving for it will reduce.
Be warned: Sweeteners do not make a satisfactory substitute, as they contain chemicals, which the body find hard to eliminate.
Alcohol - High in calories, alcohol affects blood sugar levels and brain chemicals. It has now been confirmed that moderate drinking can be relaxing and, as some studies have shown, it can benefit health if taken in moderation. The recommended maximum levels of alcohol intake per week are 14 units for women and 21 units for me.
NB. If you have a drinking 'pattern', try to break it. If you normally drink every day of the week, change it to every other day or drink only at the weekends.
Chocolate - Whilst chocolate contains a lot of sugar and some caffeine, it isn't all bad for us, as it contains other compounds which can make us feel calm.
As an alternative you could try 70% cocoa solid chocolate which is much lower in sugar, or a carob bar.
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Author: Ann Brady
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