From chocolate to chewing gum, uncover how these sneaky sources may be affecting your sleep and energy levels.
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
Are you unknowingly consuming caffeine?
Uncover these five surprising sources of caffeine and learn how to manage your intake for optimal well-being.
Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
How Much Caffeine Is Safe?
Thesafe amount of caffeinecan vary depending on individual factors such as age, weight and sensitivity to caffeine.
However, for most healthy adults, moderate caffeine consumption is generally considered safe.
5 Sneaky Sources of Caffeine
1.
Chocolate
Cocoa beans, the main ingredient in chocolate, naturally contain caffeine.
Nowadays you could find matcha powders for smoothies, matcha teas and even matcha ice cream.
Chewing Gum
Some brands of gum contain added caffeine to provide a stimulant effect.
Awareness of hidden sources can help you manage consumption for better overall health.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration.How Much Caffiene Is Safe?
National Institute of Health.Moderate daily caffeine intake during pregnancy may lead to smaller birth size.
U.S. Department of Agriculture.
FoodData Central.Chocolate, 70-85% Cacoa.
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