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Chapter 12.1

How To Prevent Tea and Coffee Addiction?

I see this as a major problem with students and office goers, just to name 2 categories. Long hours
of study/work, particularly at night, get students/workers habituated to drinking an unhealthy
amount of tea and coffee. Reasonable quantity is okay, but beyond 4-5 cups per day is on higher
side.

Genesis of the Problem

To think well the brain requires a decent level of sugar in the blood. When this level dips craving for
sugar is caused. A very quick, convenient and socially popular source of increasing this blood
sugar is tea/coffee. This is how it usually starts. Since caffeine is a stimulant, it does make one
alert early in the morning, particularly after a late night.

Why it is Harmful?

Consumption of sugar means consuming unhealthy calories, no fibre and very few nutrients. The
release of sugar in the blood is fast, but depletes very quickly as well. It causes acidity, weight
increase and a whole lot of other problems.

How to Overcome the Problem

An Apple or a Banana is much better to keep the blood sugar steady and can keep you working
well for longer durations than tea/coffee. Hydration is very important. For this there is nothing better
than simple water. All other drinks including the fast gaining popularity energy drinks and fruit juices
are far inferior. Fruits and water also prevent acidity.

Solution For Prevention of Tea and Coffee Addiction

In order to study/work for long hours, snack on fruits and drink plenty of water. Up to 2 cups of tea/
coffee a day are okay. If you change your habits in this way, the quality of your study/work will also
improve. Thus long hours of study/work may also reduce! You will be studying smart, rather than
hard.

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