Cheerful morning or how to replace coffee
To have a successful day, you need to start your morning right. Everyone has their own way of perfect awakening. In this article, we'll show you how to start your day correctly so that the process is not only invigorating, but also rewarding.
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Ginger tea
Many people are used to starting their day with a cup. aromatic coffee, in their opinion, this contributes to a quick awakening and a charge of energy for the whole day. For non-drinkers, the question arises, what can be used besides it? 
Ginger tea is a storehouse of essential vitamins that nourish the body and allow it to awaken. Also, the drink helps to lose weight. At first the taste of itself ginger can scare off - it is bitter and for some it will seem disgusting, which is why many do not recognize it as a "potion" from falling asleep. In order to feel the true taste of the root, you need to learn how to cook it properly. Ginger is often prepared in a duet with citrus and honey.
Recipe example: small ginger root finely chop or grate, then pour mint and a couple of citrus slices with boiling water, after ten minutes add two tablespoons of honey.
Ginger tea lovers notice that after a week of consuming them immunity is strengthened and they generally feel much better. Waking up in the morning is no longer a problem for them.
Chicory
it plant very often you can find it on the shelves in the store, but not everyone knows about its beneficial properties, and also that it can be taken in the morning instead of coffee. 
Chicory contains healthy vitamins (B, C, and E), minerals, salt, and more. Its composition allows a beneficial effect on the work of the heart, blood vessels, eliminating dysbiosis. The herb has the power to lower blood sugar levels, thereby preventing diabetes. Just like ginger, chicory can help you lose weight.
If you decide to switch from coffee to chicory, then the following recipe will help you do this without harming the body: add one teaspoon of natural ground coffee and half a spoonful of chicory to a small turk. Next, pour the resulting powder with one glass of water and bring to a boil. Add milk and sugar to your drink to taste. The drink will be ready to be consumed after a lush foam appears.
Chicory wakes up perfectly in the morning and gives you a boost of energy for the whole day. In this case, the plant is a good weapon against heartburn... And its main difference from coffee is that it is allowed for pregnant women and children over three years old.
Cocoa drink
If in the morning you want to kill the whole world - have a cup of cocoa... Since childhood, everyone remembers his unforgettable taste, which cannot be compared from chocolate and coffee. It contains a natural antidepressant - phenylephylamine, which helps to overcome a terrible mood. A small dose of caffeine can energize the body for a whole day without harming it. Also, cocoa is rich in vitamins, zinc, iron and folic acid ( which is very important in the perinatal period).
Cocoa has an unusual ability - to activate the process of production of the hormone endorphin, in another way, the "hormone of joy", which is so necessary for a person. Starting your day with cocoa is a good habit.
However, you should not be zealous with its use, because with an excess, the purines that are part of the cocoa powder can harm the body in the form of salt deposits in area joints, accumulation uric acid, but also ailments genitourinary systems.
The drink is not recommended:
- diabetics;
- children under three years old;
- people with a disease of the nervous system;
- people who are overweight(since cocoa has a high calorie content and this can negatively affect the body).
All the advantages that were described above belong only to natural cocoa and have nothing to do with instant cocoa.
Citrus juice
Namely freshly squeezed orange juice will give energy to the body and awaken it after a long sleep. It is worth noting that people who are allergic to citrus fruits need to give up such a source of strength. Also, pregnant women should refrain from consuming orange juice, because it is a powerful allergen and can significantly affect the body of the child and the mother herself. 
Experts advise to consume a moderate amount of juice, so as not to oversaturate the body with vitamins, which in large quantities are harmful. The maximum dose of a natural drink is half a glass and no more.
It is not recommended to drink juice after meals, because this promotes the fermentation process in the intestines. It is also harmful when taken on an empty stomach due to its strong irritant effect. Doctors advise taking the remedy between the first and second breakfast, or half an hour after a cup of tea.
Lemongrass tea
Chinese lemongrass is a well-known energy drink that is so necessary after waking up. Leaves are suitable for decoction, sometimes a berry is used for this purpose. 
The plant promotes stimulation of the central nervous system, increased reflex activity, increased excitation in the cerebral cortex. It contains a high concentration of citric, tartaric and malic acids.
Long before the appearance of civilization, the ancestors used lemongrass as a general tonic. Also the plant increases blood pressure a patient with hypotension.
Doctors do not recommend that pregnant women consume this plant.
Schisandra helps fight bad mood, improves digestion and activates the formation of gastric juice. At the same time, a drink with a plant perfectly fights sleep urges.
Dried berries of the plant are used to make tea. You can buy them at a pharmacy or specialized stores. Three tablespoons of lemongrass must be poured with a liter of water. After bringing to a boil, lower the temperature and cover the vessel with a lid. After a while, remove the drink from the stove and let it brew for ten minutes. You need to drink the drink once a day, 50-100 ml.
Dried lemongrass leaves can be brewed like a regular tea. A couple of large spoons on the half a liter of boiling water. The drink must be infused for five minutes.
For a more invigorating effect, the leaves of the plant can be mixed with tea leaves. This is due to the fact that the caffeine contained in tea maximizes the effect of lemongrass substances.
Green tea
About the benefits of this tea almost everyone knows, it enriches the body with essential vitamins, promotes weight loss, improves mood and invigorates in the morning. 
At the same time, if you accustom yourself to start the morning with a cup of green tea, then:
- You don't have to worry about your heart, because the green version of the drink controls everything. It reduces the risk of stroke, heart attack, and lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood.
- The skin will be saved from the signs of premature aging. The antioxidants contained in the drink are great for tightening pores and smoothing the skin.
- You are not afraid of depression, because tea contains theanine, which is known to relieve stress and irritation.
- You are not afraid of diabetes mellitus. Tea helps to normalize blood glucose and improve insulin sensitivity.
- You are not afraid of diseases, because the drink kills germs and bacteria, improving oral health and reducing the risk of infection. The catechin in tea protects the body from unwanted viruses such as streptococcus.
In order for the drink to really help, and not ruin the body, avoid tea bags, it is this processing that destroys useful and valuable substances. It is also advised to buy tea from the Chinese province of Fujian, because expensive varieties of plants are processed there. Remember, real green tea costs a lot of money.
Masala chai
Indian tea in translation means "a mixture of spices", is considered a landmark of the country. The legends say that modern Masala is a descendant of karhi - a drink that gives strength and vigor of spirit. 
The unusual drink contains various vitamins (groups B, A, E and C) and macronutrients.
To make Masala, you need milk, spices and black tea. Often, instead of the latter, fruit or green is used. So that Masala does not taste bitter, it is allowed to add sugar, honey or condensed milk.
The main spices of the tea are cardamom, cloves, ginger, nutmeg and saffron. In this case, the list can be supplemented by yourself.
Masala tea activates the immune system, therefore it is recommended to use it in winter to prevent ailments.
If you use the drink as an invigorating agent, then the composition of the spices should be changed: mint, star anise and fanhel seeds, tk. they have a refreshing effect. The first will relieve headaches, the second will strengthen the immune system and relieve fatigue, and the latter is a good remedy for colic.
Anyone who has ever tasted true Masala tea has given up coffee as this drink perfectly tones the body, while it does not contain caffeine.
Cold and hot shower
This process belongs to one of the types of hardening.... Its essence lies in pouring cold and hot water over the body. As a rule, it first causes discontent in people, and then love. 
A contrast shower helps to strengthen and strengthen the immune system, preventing the risk of diseases. It also trains blood vessels and capillaries, which is a wonderful prevention against venous dilatation.
After a contrast shower, a person feels a surge of good, positive energy and his mood improves. Experts advise using this type of procedure after waking up. To wake up and recharge your batteries for the whole day.
It is worth abandoning the procedure for the following reasons:
- if you have heart disease;
- if an inflammatory process occurs in your body ( angina, cystitis, etc.);
- during menstruation.
If after a shower you feel a surge of energy and strength, you are tempered correctly.
Morning work-out
That morning exercises are useful, everyone knows. But not everyone can develop a habit in the morning, after waking up, to start working out a set of exercises. 
In order to easily accustom yourself to morning physical education, you must carefully plan morning affairs... Choosing the ones that you can do later will free up time for charging. After waking up, don't be lazy and get up. And one more tip - set the alarm clock fifteen minutes earlier.
