Natural Awakenings Twin Cities January 2022

caffeine and other added benefits. Because
the tea leaves are essentially consumed in
powder form rather than just steeped in
water, matcha contains more catechins,
an important antioxidant, than a typical
preparation of green tea. “The L-theanine,
an amino acid, in matcha is known to
improve brain health, which shows itself
through improved memory, attention and
reaction time,” notes Best.
A Better Bean
Rather than swap out coffee altogether,
some java lovers are bettering their beloved
beans with healthy add-ons such as
powdered mushrooms, ghee and spices. “A
healthy addition to coffee can include coconut
oil, collagen or butter. These can add
some fat and protein content, which will
provide more energy while also jumpstarting
your metabolism at the beginning of
the day,” says holistic health coach Virginia
Gruhler. Ghee, a clarified butter that originated
in ancient India, has been touted as
a “keto-friendly” way to help neutralize
the acidity of coffee while adding healthy
fats and nutrients.
Spices like cinnamon and cardamom
have been added to coffee and black tea for
centuries in the Middle East and Asia to
enhance both flavor and health. Cinnamon,
for example, may help lower blood
sugar, in addition to having antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial
properties.
Mushroom coffee is another popular
“coffee-plus” beverage which combines
the flavor and energy boost of java with
the benefits of medicinal fungi like turkey
tail, lion’s mane and chaga, boosting the
immune system and potentially warding
off serious health conditions like dementia
and cancer.
Because caffeine can stay in the bloodstream
for up to 10 hours, staying clear
of all caffeinated drinks in the later hours
of the day will help ensure a better night’s
sleep. When a mid-afternoon slump hits, a
brisk walk followed by a cup of a flavorful
herbal tea like Rooibos or lemongrass can
wake up the body and the brain naturally.
Connect with Washington, D.C., freelance
writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.
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