#2 - Green Tea: True, this beverage does contain caffeine, but it does so in relatively
smaller amounts than coffee.
In addition, you should be able to find naturally decaffeinated Green Teas (avoid
Green Tea that has been decaffeinated via an "acetylation" process - this
might also remove the healthy phytochemicals in the tea). And of course, go organic
if you can.
NOTE: All teas are healthy. Green Tea may or may not be healthier than traditional
teas.
Green Tea is a super close second place to our winner...and research suggests that
several cups of the tea are necessary each day to receive the full health benefits.
#1 - Filtered Water: There's no way that water is going to lead to an energy crash.
And it's important part of your nutrition plan. While I admit, it will never compare
to a caffeine-based beverage for giving you that mental wake-up, in the big picture,
water is the go-to drink.
Unfortunately, despite all the messages about H2O, I know a lot of the Turbulence
Training clients still do not drink enough water.
I'm a big proponent of 12 glasses per day - I drink more than that and immediately
notice sluggishness when I am unable to do so. I encourage you to monitor your water
intake and determine your optimal level for alertness.
Use the Turbulence Training Lifestyle to increase your energy.
Sincerely,
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Author, Turbulence Training