PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The alarm goes off, you stumble out of bed, and go directly to the coffee machine. Or perhaps you just aren’t a lover of the java.
Either way, If you’re not a fan of coffee, or think you might be too reliant on it, John Shumway has some great advice for you.
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UPMC Magee Women’s Hospital Dietician Karen Kubas says some people just aren’t coffee drinkers. “The caffeine can be an irritant. And it can also cause some dry mouth.”
So if that’s you, Kubas says there are alternatives, starting with good old water.
“After a night’s sleep, you’re likely dehydrated. We know if we’re dehydrated and a lot of times, we do feel sluggish or we feel weak, we’re tired, so getting that water in, or another beverage that you enjoy drinking will help you to be more hydrated, will help you to become more alert in the morning.”
Some people like to mix up some lemon…
