Top ways to cut out caffeine

Roughly 90 percent of Americans use some form of caffeine each day, making it the most commonly-used behavior-altering drug. It can be found in coffee, pop, energy drinks, pills, powders, teas -- even pain relievers.

Cutting Back On Caffeine Painlessly

- Generally, most doctors agree that caffeine in moderation is not harmful.

- Don’t cut out caffeine cold turkey.

- Reduce the caffeine in your coffee by filling part of the cup with hot water before adding in the coffee.

- Drink less caffeine in tea by brewing it for less time, or steep in hot water, then pour out the cup and make the cup you’ll drink with the same tea bag.

- Believe it or not, you can cut caffeine by drinking espresso, which has less caffeine than drip coffee, not more.

- Switch to decaf coffee, or half-caf.

- Watch out for hidden caffeine.

- Eat healthy and drink lots of water while you’re cutting back.

- Plan ahead for withdrawal.

- Substitute other liquids for coffee during the times that you routinely drink it.

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How To Boost Energy And Still Cut Out Caffeine

1. Become aware of which foods, beverages and products may contain caffeine
2. Gradually reduce the amount consumed
3. Replace caffeinated coffees, teas and soda with their decaffeinated versions
4. When preparing teas, shorten the brewing/steeping times
5. Look closer at your over-the-counter pain-reducing medications

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6 ways to cut out caffeine

As I make my way out of the coffee pot (rather than through it), I know I need to be armed with lots of information and tips (rather than a bottomless cup of joe) to ease the withdrawal symptoms and help me live a less caffeinated life. After doing a lot of research, I found some fabulous advice on shaking my caffeine dependence.

Here are the six ways I am going to help myself cut back on caffeine.

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