FERNWOOD FITNESS - PULSE eMagazine - Issue#11 - Flipbook - Page 27
WE UNDERSTAND
THAT QUITTING
CAFFEINE IS EASIER
SAID THAN DONE!
Here are a few tips to help you
succeed and minimise withdrawal
symptoms:
1. PREPARE IN ADVANCE
Slowly reduce your caffeine intake in the lead-up to a detox. Decrease your intake by
50% every few days. For example, if you drink two coffees per day, cut back to one
coffee per day for three days. Then, reduce it further to one coffee every second day.
By the following week, you may be ready for a complete detox.
2. PRIORITISE SLEEP
Many of us drink coffee to combat fatigue. If you prioritise good-quality sleep during
your detox, you may be less tempted to reach for a morning latte.
3. EAT WELL AND STAY HYDRATED
If you:
a) Cut back on sugar,
b) Eat a balanced diet that includes lean protein, low-GI carbohydrates,
plant 昀椀bre, and healthy fats, and
c) Drink enough water,
this will help stabilise your energy levels and reduce caffeine cravings.
4. FAKE IT TILL YOU MAKE IT
If needed, switch to decaffeinated coffee or tea to ease the transition!
NEED HELP?
For personalised advice on how caffeine (or cutting back on it)
昀椀ts into your nutrition and lifestyle goals, speak to your GP or
an Accredited Practising Dietitian.
