Giving Up Coffee

:eek: Hi . With the Raw Food Diet is it best to give up coffee? As a diabetic I was told that coffee didn't affect my blood sugar and it has been one of my last pleasures . I have been on the Raw Foods for two weeks and have noticed a decreased interest in my morning coffee , but the old friend habit has kept me pouring a cup. Like to hear your opinions.

I suggest you decide. Google "effects of coffee" or something of that nature. Coffee's not raw, so, it also depends on your intent and reasons for eating raw.

It's been around for ages. It is natural. It should be healthy if in moderation. I myself prefer to drink tea with honey or stevia to sweeten it up a bit. I used to be a pot-a-day coffee drinker but was able to cut it out of my diet completely to avoid a serious caffeine addiction.

Kids - just don't start drinking coffee:D

Sorry, I just had a couple glasses of wine - raw organic of course:cool:

I gave up Coffee Years before I became RAW.....I still Love the Smell of Coffee, so wherever I am and smell Coffee, I just Suck in the Smell and IN JOY it.

Well whoever told you that coffee does not affect your blood sugar is wrong!

http://diabetes.webmd.com/news/20040...-sugar-control

For me it is a cup of strong english breakfast tea with cream. Boy I really miss it, but I went cold turkey off that beverage and drank a few cups of weak green tea to taper off the caffeine when I went all raw. I find I do not need the lift anymore. I still miss the beverage itself and just the enjoyment of holding and sipping it on a cold day. I think I do feel better overall though.

I refused to give up my morning coffee at first, but like you I lost interest in it. The cleaner I got from eating raw the more affects I felt from the coffee. Still the habit can be tough to kick. Start off with a replacement. Rooibos tea with raw honey and almond milk was my substitute. Eventually I lost interest in that, too. Now I only have it occasionally, the rooibos that is, coffee...never. I'm afraid one cup of coffee and I would be addicted again. Plus I never want to go through the caffeine withdrawal headaches again. It only lasted a couple days, but once was enough. :)

So many reason to get off the coffee. You can do it!

I love coffee. A few years ago i started tracking my ph, i was very acid, and shifted to a more alkaline diet. after researching it, i found coffee is extremely acidic, and gave it up. Being raw now, i mix almond milk, raw chocolate powder and agave or honey, warm it slightly (not over 105) and this warm coco is my coffee replacement.

Like you a cup of coffee has been in my life for a long time. I am having that headache now and will be glad when it's over. I have tried Tenncico Java and I like the flavor. It is totally not coffee and safe for a raw diabetic.

Thanks for your reply. I am just coming out a fog and I find it not too bad. I think it is the switch to raw food and being on my third week. I did find a nice beverage called Teeccino Java . Very nice.

I am so very sorry to read about the sad, sudden and tragic loss of little Coffee. How very heartbreaking.

I was so surprised when my husband gave up his life long coffee! He now drinks Celestial Seasoning's Roastaroma and says he likes it better than coffee. Just tossing that idea into the ring. *Ü*

He's in a better place.....namely NOT in my body.

I still like the smell of coffee but feel better for kicking the habit. It is the only thing I detoxed from (body aches and headaches for a few days) when I went raw and the hardest thing to give up. I know it was the coffee which caused the detox since I had tried to give it up before. I am so glad I no longer need it for a pick me up in the morning. It also gives you bad breath!

I too am hoping to give up coffee! As you are experiencing, I too am no longer interested in drinking it, it is simply a habit!

I made one this morning...took one sip and couldn't stand it anymore. The first thought I had, "I don't even like how coffee tastes.." I love the smell when it's brewing, but the flavour...just no..

For the remainder of my fast giving up coffee is my number one goal. It is the LAST thing I use animal products in. That in itself is let's say..idiotic? I am lactose intolerant but if I have coffee there MUST be milk. So ending two bad habits at once eh?

best of luck!

- Adrienne