- Dietitian and nutritionist Lyndi Cohen revealed when is best to drink coffee
- According to the expert, mid-morning between 10am and 12pm is best
- First thing is to be avoided if possible, as cortisol levels are at their highest
- Ms Cohen recommends it 30 minutes before exercise, for increased energy
- She said the latest time to drink coffee ideally is 2pm, or six hours before bed
Sophie Haslett For Daily Mail Australia
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It’s the way countless people around the world start their day.
But did you know that when you drink your coffee has an impact on how you function?
FEMAIL spoke to the Sydney-based dietitian and nutritionist, Lyndi Cohen, for her tips on when to drink your caffeine, when to avoid it and how much you should – in an ideal world – be consuming.
When you drink coffee can have an impact on how you function (stock image)
FEMAIL spoke to Sydney-based dietitian and nutritionist, Lyndi Cohen (pictured), for her tips on when to drink your caffeine, when to avoid it and how much you should be consuming
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COFFEE – WHEN AND HOW MUCH?
* Try to avoid drinking your coffee first thing in the morning as your cortisol levels are at their peak.
* Instead, enjoy a cup between 10am and 12pm, when your cortisol levels have subsided.
* Try drinking coffee 30 minutes before a workout for increased energy and strength with reps.
* Stop drinking it by 2pm, or latest six hours before bed.
* Only drink 400mg each day – this equates to 2-3 takeaway coffees or four homemade cups.
Source: Lyndi Cohen
According to Ms Cohen, while you might reach for a cup of coffee pretty much as soon as you wake up, it’s a better idea to save your coffee consumption for a bit later:
‘When you first wake up, your cortisol levels are at their peak,’ she told Daily Mail Australia.
‘Caffeine impacts on your body’s production of cortisol levels. When you drink coffee first thing in the morning, your body produces less cortisol and you become dependent on caffeine for your energy kick.
‘This may explain why you feel addicted or a need to drink it first thing in the morning.’
Ms Cohen said it’s a far better idea to save your cup for mid morning – or between 10am and 12pm, when your cortisol levels have come down again.
She added that you should ideally have finished with coffee by lunchtime, however, switching to herbal teas or de-caf options throughout the afternoon:
‘Every person has a different tolerance for caffeine, but as a general rule of thumb and for a quality night of rest, don’t have a cup at least six hours before you go to sleep,’ she said.
‘I’d recommend 2pm as the latest time for a coffee.’
While you might reach for a cup of coffee pretty much as soon as you wake up, it’s a better idea to save your coffee consumption for mid-morning – between 10am and 12pm (stock image)
The latest time you should drink coffee is 2pm, or six hours before going to bed (stock image)
Interestingly, Ms Cohen said that coffee can have a positive effect on your workout, if consumed prior to exercise:
‘It’s true that drinking coffee before exercise can help you to lift heavier weights, do more reps or run faster,’ she said.
‘Many studies suggest that having caffeine before a workout can improve your performance and energy levels.’
Because coffee is quickly absorbed by the bloodstream, Ms Cohen advocates drinking it 30 minutes before a workout:
‘Studies have shown that caffeine may help to boost metabolism by 3-11 per cent, helping you burn fat,’ she added.
‘It’s true that drinking coffee before exercise can help you to lift heavier weights, do more reps or run faster,’ Ms Cohen said (stock image)
‘You need to avoid having more than 400mg of caffeine each day, the equivalent of 2-3 takeaway coffees or four homemade,’ Ms Cohen (pictured) said
Last but not least, how much coffee is too much coffee?
‘You need to avoid having more than 400mg of caffeine each day, the equivalent of 2-3 takeaway coffees or four homemade,’ Ms Cohen said.
‘It is worth remembering that people are sensitive to different amounts, however, and to try to know yours.’
Lyndi Cohen is a Sydney-based dietitian and nutritionist. She is also the founder of the Keep It Real programme. For more information, click here.
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