Night shift? Smart Coffee Consumption

 

Caffeine can be a double-edged sword. While it can enhance focus and energy, improper timing and excessive consumption can lead to dependency and energy crashes.

Have your first coffee no earlier than 45 minutes after waking up to ensure it remains effective throughout the day. Limit your intake to 2-3 cups per day and avoid drinking coffee after 4 PM to prevent it from interfering with your sleep.

Consider herbal teas or decaffeinated options to maintain hydration without the caffeine load.

1. Aim for 200 milligrams of caffeine for a memory boost.

2. Postpone your morning cup.

3. Go small.

4. Don't drink it too late.

5. Take a big sniff.

Coffee alternative

Coffee not for you?

Here's some food for thought: try chocolate!

A piece of dark chocolate (unsweetened, with at least 60 percent cacao) could power you through a slump. A new study suggests this type of chocolate could lower blood pressure and improve your attention span. A regular chocolate bar with high milk and sugar content doesn't have the same benefits, but indulging in a bar with a higher cacao content may do the trick.