Giving Up Coffee

[Robbay]

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.

[Revvell]

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.

[rawfoods]

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.

[snoops]

Kids - just don't start drinking coffee

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

[spicyfull]

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.

[katchmoleen]

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.

[SaHisa]

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

[DebB]

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*

[katchmoleen]

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

[Marin Mom]

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!

[AdrienneD]

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

[solarliving]

I'm on my 3rd day of no coffee. I definately felt a big difference on the first day. Less toxic, more centered and calm. I've been brewing up 2 teabags in my coffee maker. 1 green tea for a little caffeine and 1 roobios. This helps me avoid the headache, then I just switch to herbal tea next week. I gave up coffee for 8 months at one point and felt really good. I had naturally energy. I can't remember why but I had a cup one day and ended up getting hooked again. I do remember getting dizzy after that 1 cup after I hadn't had any for a while so coffee does affect blood sugar. I know I read that somewhere as well.

[MTknitter]

I'm a newbie here. So glad to find a particular thread for OUR age group. I happen to think for those of us who are older (and have more damage to our systems from years of a SAD diet) this change to raw foods is the MOST exciting thing. For you coffee people, I have been coffee-free for my second month now. I ADORED my cup of OG FR RST, made in my French Press pot. I loved it. I had drunk it for ten years or so. WHAT a difference. My skin, whites of my eyes are now WHITE, a light feeling, no high from coffee but then no LOWS when I need some either. I experienced more of a toxic problem when I quit than I dreamed. Headache for about a week, muscle aches/pains, leg restlessness for a few days especially at nighttime. But I got through it. I must admit, I didn't think I'd experience much toxic side-effect because I felt that most of my diet was so organic and good. I was wrong. I was toxic and the coffee was bad, bad for me. I FEEL GREAT. For those of you who are still struggling, caffeine is a toughie and I sympathize but keep it up!!!!
When I get desperate I drink warm cups of Dandy Blend, an instant dandelion beverage. Its good. I don't like the fake coffees, none of them. Perhaps for some of you who havent' found a coffee sub that you like, try Dandy Blend. I think its rather good.

[JaneHamson]

I gave up coffee few months ago. now im drinking honey with hot water :) good for my weight loss programme.

[annabella]

I tried giving up coffee a week ago at a bad time.... I am finishing up an independent project involving a lot of computer work/focus and I feel like I need to put off kicking this habit in order to get everything done.. it is a bit frustrating but I'm not willing to compromise my work for it just now! Going on a 10 day juice fast after this is over and hopefully will see the light at the other side.. I've found this to be by far the hardest thing to give up when switching to mostly raw...