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also help to quicken your reaction time. Due to the way that caffeine
stimulates the nervous system, it may even boost your metabolism,
making it a worthwhile addition to a weight loss regimen.
Keep your coffee healthy!
The best kind of coffee for your health—and the health of the
environment—is organic, fair-trade, bird-friendly coffee. However,
even a cup of high-quality, sustainable coffee can be ruined by
sugar and other additives, such as chemical-laden, non-dairy
creamers.
If you like your coffee sweetened, skip the sugar—it’s toxic to your
health!—and choose organic coconut crystals instead. In place of
that creamer slurry, choose organic, grass-fed cream or milk. If you
don’t consume dairy, organic almond milk makes a tasty substitute.
Secret # 8: Allow Yourself 5 Minutes of Quiet Time
Are you ever thinking so hard, juggling so many mental balls, that
you wonder how your internal communication system keeps from
exploding? We live in a culture where stress has violated even
what was once the quietest part of our lives: our sleep. We move
around like supercharged ants full of anger, anxiety, and tension,
all in an effort to be productive. However, this behavior is incredibly
counterproductive to productivity, and detrimental to our health. It
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