A coffee fix isn’t always the best way to get your Monday morning started. Give your morning a health boost by replacing your cup of coffee with a healthier alternative. Take a look at these seven healthy drinks to get your day, and ultimately your week started.

 

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1. Protein shake

Yummy protein smoothies are a terrific and yummy way to load up with energy and nutrition. Whip up one to your taste using almond, soy or coconut milk and a good quality protein powder. Throw in some bananas and berries to add extra minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. This drink is sure to fill you up and get you going for an amazing, energy-packed day.

 

2. Hot chocolate

 

Make an irresistible cup of hot cocoa with raw or organic cacao powder. You will get some caffeine to provide energy, but you will also reap the health benefits of the antioxidants found in cacao. Switch the dairy milk for healthier coconut, almond or soy milk.

 

3. Warm lemon water

 

This is a great way to rehydrate your body. It is also a good wake up call after sleep. Furthermore, lemon water alkalizes the body, detoxifies the liver and then helps you get your bowels going. Can you now see why it should be the first thing to take in the morning?

 

4. Green tea

 

This light drink is a great alternative to coffee. Green tea has enough caffeine to give you a gentle jolt to wake up, but not as much as that of coffee. That way, you sure won’t experience a midday crash and fatigue your adrenals over time. One cup of this wonder tea can keep you going for most of the day. You can also check out other benefits of green tea here.

 

5. Fresh juice

 

Get your blender out and throw in some spinach with apples, carrots, grapes, and whatever other fruit or vegetable you want. — the more colours, the better — and then blend away. You will be in nutrition and antioxidant heaven. Packed with all sorts of vitamins, this juice will definitely boost your energy and metabolism. It will also help you detoxify while promoting healthy glow for your skin.

 

6. Coconut water

 

Coconut water is Mother Nature’s perfect drink. It has an abundance of electrolytes and minerals. In turn, it is low in fat and sugar. This is the best healthy alternative to energy or sports drinks and can give you a burst of energy in the morning.

 

7. Ginseng tea

 

This tea is known to increase focus and concentration while also curing fatigue issues. It is a great tea to provide stimulation for the brain. After all, isn’t that what we need after we wake up!