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Healthy alternatives to caffeine By Ashley Wright Coral Springs Charter Important: This article was last updated on January 22, 2009. Please call ahead to confirm hours, prices, dates and other information.
During seventh and eighth grade, Monster was high school senior Sam Spawlding's favorite energy drink. Now he doesn't drink it anymore. "I'd drink one in the morning before I went to school. But by afternoon, you're ready for another or else you're really tired," he said. There are healthier ways to maintain energy as an alternative to caffeine — like getting those seven to eight hours of sleep the average teen needs to fully function and stay active. "I dance or play softball or just run around my house [to get energy]," said Angelina Vargas, a high school junior. "I don't really eat something purposely to give me energy, but fruits give me energy." For those who like smoothies, Jamba Juice can provide a kick. Juan Soto, an employee at Jamba Juice, knows firsthand. "We make smoothies — all natural fruits and juices with nonfat yogurt or sherbet blended up into deliciousness," Soto said. "There's no added sugar and everything is fresh. We have many flavors and each smoothie comes with a free boost, which is a vitamin supplement." Caffeine can create a physical dependency within the body. As a stimulant, caffeine can also make the body feel as though it cannot function as steadily once the body has used it up, said Sandra Daley, a nurse at Plantation General Hospital. For some, a lack of caffeine can cause headaches. So instead of taking that double espresso back in hand, why not reach for a bowl of oatmeal and blueberries instead? It's definitely decaf. |
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