Coffee Alternatives 
North Coast Man
18 y
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Hey CZers! Need some suggestions.
What are some coffee alternatives for me to drink in the morning? The main reason I drink coffee (organic coffee and use almond milk rather than reg milk) is so I could have a bowel movement. I've tried hot teas (chamomile, etc) but for me, it just doesn't work like coffee does. So basically, I'm using the coffee to have a "laxative" effect and it works great. Second reason is that I love the taste, however, if I find a good alternative then it really won't bug me not to drink it. I stopped for a few days last week and had a dull headache but I know that's a side effect from stopping.
Here is the other thing: I know that not drinking it will also help with my stomach upset. My chiro (who is very organic-holistic, etc) said that one cup is okay but not to exceed that amount. I could definitely do without it. I really want this stomach upset(GERD)to go away and know that coffee is not helping.
Several questions:
1)Am I getting the laxative effect from the caffeine or because it's a hot beverage?
2)Are there other CZers that use or have used coffee as a laxative and what has been the alternative?
Thanks!
North Coast Man
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- Re: Coffee Alternatives Invincible
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- Re: Coffee Alternatives North Coast Man
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MoreThis is a reply to # 734,340Hey Maya!
Thank you, thank you for this info! I went to the Teeccino website and performed a search to see where I could buy it. What's nice is that the product is at Wild Oats(very close to home)YAHOO!!. Have it on my post-it note to buy later on today, along with some of the ingredients to make the alkalizing drink.
That website is great as it talks about IBS, peptic ulcers and other digestive information. Teeccino reminds me of a product I used to buy in the 80's called Postum. But this product looks better as it has some beneficial nutrients that I also need.
My diet is great! I eat only, or at least 90%, organic and have eliminated White Sugar , white flour, wheat, artificial sweeteners and dairy from my diet. Feel really good and have lost a few unwanted pounds.
Ah right - I really appreciate you sending me this information. Thanks for helping me find some coffee alternatives!
North Coast Man
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- Re: Coffee Alternatives #68607
18 y
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This is a reply to # 734,340Hello,
I second teeccino. I am waiting for it to go on sale ($4.99), so I can stock up for the winter. I usually buy the hazelnut and original flavor. I am going to try the java flavor this time around, as I read it has a stronger coffee flavor.
I usually use organic half/half with my teeccino and it taste so gooooooood. But I have stop eating dairy, so I will try almond milk.
I mix 1 tablespoon each of ground flax seed and flax oil in my fruit smoothies, so I can have my morning bm.
Have a great day
- Re: Coffee Alternatives North Coast Man
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- Re: Coffee Alternatives molly bloom
18 y
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This is a reply to # 734,331NCM -
My husband and I kicked the coffee habit by switching to green tea for awhile. It was the best thing we ever did, because our heartburn (and my husbands acid stomach and bad breath) started going away pretty quickly.
Then, after a month or so, we gave up the green tea too.
What we drink is a green powder (I use Greens First which doesn't taste too bad). We mix this with Goji Juice, Emerg-C and Cayenne every morning. The cayenne really has a laxative effect...and it's bracing! Actually, we have changed to African Bird Pepper because soon the cayenne seemed too mild.
That is our basic formula, and we add and subtract things (such as Dandelion, Kidney tinctures from Moritz, ginger tincture...etc).
Believe me, whatever you put in the concoction, the pepper wipes out the taste, so you can really go for it.
Now, we have coffee occasionally. A few times I walked into the grocery store and could smell it brewing, and asked my husband if he wanted a cup. He said no, not really. Now this was a die hard, espresso and the strongest Peets Coffee guy out there. At least 3 cups a day. He said the rewards are not worth the pain. I couldn't agree with him more.
Ah, but I miss the taste.......sigh.
Molly- Re: Coffee Alternatives North Coast Man
18 y
1,216
This is a reply to # 734,442Hey Molly,
When I gave up coffee several years ago for about a 10 months, I had switched to green tea too. I do occasionally drink green tea but it just wasn't giving me that laxative effect I wanted from the coffee. But I did enjoy drinking it. I just feel my best "going"(BM) first thing in the morning after having a piping hot cup of java.
I will try your concoction, and Invicible just gave me another coffee alternative that I will try too. I really love the taste of it so maybe I will have it just on occasion. I used to drink about 4 or 5 cups of it a day and then another cup before I would workout so I had some kick when lifting.
Thanks for your response. I really appreciate your help!
North Coast Man
- Re: Coffee Alternatives North Coast Man
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- Re: Coffee Alternatives SqueakyClean
18 y
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This is a reply to # 734,331I thought it was the caffeine that made you "go." Did you ever try yerba mate? Mate is supposed to have about the same amount of caffeine as coffee. Actually, it's matteine, so it's different and apparently, better for you. I don't know if it has a laxative effect but it might be worth a try.
- Re: Coffee Alternatives North Coast Man
18 y
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This is a reply to # 734,512Hey Squeaky!
Thanks for the reply. I have never tried yerba mate. I will look it up on the Net and investigate.
The only problem that I have sometimes with coffee is after I drink it I will begin to drip sweat under my armpits. So I will move bowels and then begin sweating. I don't have a fast heartbeat or feel uncomfortable but will just begin to sweat. And then it stops once I get some food in me. Freaky!:D
Now if I drink coffee after dinner, I am fine. No sweating and no problems sleeping either. Drinking coffee after dinner is a rare occasion so not a normal ritual.
North Coast Man
- Re: Coffee Alternatives North Coast Man
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- Re: Coffee Alternatives sofia
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This is a reply to # 734,331Hey, NCM, you've received already very good suggestions. When you don't have time or possibility for all these, go for the simplest in the world: drink 1,5 l of water first thing in the morning, as fast as it is comfortable. Never fails!
I also gave up coffee something like 6-7 years ago, when I also quit smoking. You really won't miss it... the alkalizing drink will give you the same boost (I use the recipe of Lapis, with half doses because it's a bomb), if I'm out I have a glass of pressed orange instead. Also ginger tea is quite great, brings fire and focusness. I prepare a whole thermos and have it thorughout the day.
- Re: Coffee Alternatives Invincible
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