Caffeine not your thing early in the day? Power up naturally instead and give these a try:  

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Green Tea

While it does contain caffeine, it wakes one up without too harsh a jolt. Immune system-building antioxidants also stack up in its favour.

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Whole Grains

Nutty-tasting cereals such as oats and quinoa carry energy-boosting carbohydrates – the complex kind that sustain you through the day, not the type that makes your energy crash within a couple of hours.

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Nuts

Whether you’re munching a handful or blitzing them into a smoothie, these help boost your blood sugar and stave off afternoon slumps.

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Lemon Water

Aside from a dash of Vitamin C, this aids digestion and keeps you from getting sluggish after a big meal.

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Pomegranate Juice

Sipped on its own or mixed into shakes or smoothie bowls, pom juice packs a powerful punch loaded with antioxidants and vitamins.

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Wheatgrass

Yes, we get it: the taste isn’t so appealing. But this green elixir gives you a natural boost that keeps you stoked from dawn to dusk.

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Ginseng

Spicy ginseng tea stimulates one’s focus and concentration and has been keeping fatigue at bay for centuries.

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Peppermint

Chewed as gum or sipped as tea, it aids one’s digestion while its fragrance and flavour wake up the senses.

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Chai

Spicy and creamy, it is the perfect alternative to coffee for those seeking a stronger jolt during the day. The spices also supposedly boost immunity against common infections.

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Carob

Often used as an alternative to chocolate, carob helps optimize how the body uses its energy and strengthens the bones thanks to a lot of calcium.

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