What?! I don’t need to quit coffee.
Dr. Heather Stone, functional medicine provider, suggested for coffee lovers to be wiser when drinking the morning coffee. Stone (2025) will recommend coffee to be eliminated at the start of a customized program when working with her patients.
What happens when we drink coffee on an empty stomach? It can deplete us from essential minerals including magnesium and zinc. In addition, it will release cortisol and disrupt our glucose levels.
Dr. Stone suggested for us to consider the following:
a.) Pair our coffee time with ‘nutrient-dense’ snacks (e.g., boiled eggs, avocado toast or nuts).
b.) Add ‘adaptogens’ like reishi or ashwagandha to balance stress hormones.
c.) Wait 30 minutes after eating to enjoy the morning cup of coffee.
Personally, I plan on pairing my morning coffee with a ‘nutrient-dense’ snack (e.g., a protein bar or almonds).
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