I have to stop drinking soda (too many calories and sugars) but everytime I try I get caffine headaches. How do I know how much to take to keep the headaches away? Caffine content is not listed by Mt. Dew.
2006-11-03 03:38:59 · 14 answers · asked by jfer0142 3 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
If you are trying to stop drinking soda, first, congratulations as you are making an excellent decision for your immediate and future health and well-being.
You are, of course, experiencing withdrawl symptoms. The headaches are quite common ( and can be bad), when one also attempts to stop drinking coffee. If they are really bad, you might try weaning yourself off the sodas over 2-3 weeks--cutting the amount by 1/2 or so, although sometimes, it's best to "gut it out"--you must decide what is best for yourself.
You can also be experiencing withdrawal from the sugar within the sodas--this amount can often be up to, or more than, 10 teaspoons of sugar per can/bottle.
To help with this, eat small, high protein (chicken, fish, turkey, etc.) meals 4-5 times per day. Include low starch veggies (lots of greens), low glycemic fruits--berries, kiwi, grapefruit, nuts and seeds and drink plenty of water.
If you must have caffeine in your life, it may be easier for you to switch to a high quality Green Tea. This is available at a good health food store and has many healthy benefits. It is also available in a decaffeinated form.
Avoid: sugar, corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, artifical sweetners, white flour products, processed foods. EAT REAL FOOD.
Exercise. FInd something you enjoy.
In general, you'll be much better off, once you kick the caffeine/sugar addiction--and that's just what it is, a physiological addiction. Withdrawal is not always easy; hang tough and it will pass. Your pancreas, liver, adrenal glands, thyroid and heart, and virtually every other organ and system in your body will thank you and you'll go long way in preventing future degenerative diseases. (i.e. heart disease, diabetes, hypoglycemia, cancers, arthritis, eye problems, memory problems, the list can go on and on.).
Been there, done that, it works.
Good Luck!
2006-11-03 05:13:53 · answer #1 · answered by Phoenix Rising 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its takes about 3 days to a week to kick just about any habit. try coming down slower, if you drink two sodas a day, then drop down to one, then after a week, drop down to one every other day, then after another week, drop down even further. you will still get the withdrawal symptoms but they will be less severe. if possible don't drink any caffeine at all as its bad for the heart and it has actually been proved that it increase appetite so you are hungrier faster. mountain dew has the highest amount of caffeine than any other soft drink on the market...red bull and those are next in line, make sure though you replace the soda with water, drink plenty of water you'll have to run to the bathroom more often right at first but just view this as flushing the bad from your body. also i would consider a multi-vitamin its good for you and it helps heal quicker. hang in there, i was a 4 a day cola drinker several years ago, i loved coca cola and the first week i thought i was going to die from not only the withdrawals but from wanting one so badly, now all i drink is water or caffeine free tea and coffee. i never had a problem with weight gain but i sure did see a different in my over all appearance after getting off the sugar and caffeine and more importantly i felt better. hang in there.
2006-11-03 11:46:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The caffeine content of 12-ounce soft drinks varies from Josta (58 mg), Mountain Dew (55 mg), Surge (51 mg), Coca-Cola (45 mg), Sunkist Orange Soda (40 mg), and Barqs Root Beer (23 mg), to none in Minute Maid Orange Soda or Mug Root Beer.
An 8 oz. cup of brewed coffee contains 135 mg of caffeine, while a cup of instant coffee contains 95 mg. General Foods International Coffees range from 26 to 102 mg per cup.
Tea may be the way to go, usually around 10-15 mg per bag, this would be a great way to wean yourself off slowly, as caffeine withdrawl can be very intense...
2006-11-03 11:43:04 · answer #3 · answered by mike b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink Fit
2006-11-03 12:16:40 · answer #4 · answered by helpmegetaname 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing you can do is keep your caffeine intake as minimum as possible. This can be done by switching to caffeine-free sodas and tea. You can also drink more water or juice.
2006-11-03 13:13:56 · answer #5 · answered by Mike M. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're probably real sensitive to caffeine and react strongly to it... they should have caffeine mgs listed on the label! You should try to break your caffeine addiction by going slowly... it'll go away eventually, but the only way is for you to temporarily deal with the pain
2006-11-03 12:36:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know your probably think diet soda is gross, but you get used to it. I've had diet soda for so long now, regular soda tastes gross to me.
You can also drink caffinated tea.
2006-11-03 11:53:25 · answer #7 · answered by gstfox 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try diet pops, slowly decrease you intake of caffeine over a period of time and it will decrease the chance of caffeine headaches
2006-11-03 11:43:48 · answer #8 · answered by Abby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stick to decaffinated drinks. Your body probably likes the sugar so wean yourself off slowly.
2006-11-03 12:01:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep the headache away by having your caffeine after food, alot of people tend to get them whenn they have their caffeine on an empty stomach
.....or by just drinkin 1/2 of your pop/coffee/whatever
2006-11-03 12:08:01 · answer #10 · answered by dP 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋