what is it with energy drinks? do they have caffeine? do they take weight off? do they have anything bad in?
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wich drinks are better for you? water.
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I understand it does mess with insuline levels. Especially coffee. But tea--green or black--actually help you regulate insulin. So, if you need your caffiene and want better control of insulin levels, drink tea.\n\nConsider these quotes:\n\n"Researchers have proven that caffeine increase the body's release of insulin, a hormone that plays a crucial role in fat storage. And while many foods and beverages contain caffeine, none pumps as much of this stimulant into our bodies as coffee. "\n\n"IT BLOCKS THE ABSORPTION OF NATURE'S FAT--FIGHTING NUTRIENT: CALCIUM \n\nWhen research teams found that increased calcium consumption leads to decreased body weight, the nutrient became the hot topic among weight-loss researchers. The nutrient appears to stimulate a type of fat-burning tissue that's otherwise dormant. Great, right? Not for coffee drinkers; "Even though we may add a little milk or cream, each cup of coffee leaches away an amount of calcium eqal to that in one cup of milk.""\n\n"IT ELEVATES LEVELS OF STRESS HORMONES THAT LEAD TO BELLY FAT \n\nScientists found that drinking just two large cups of coffee a day prompts the body to respond the same way it does when we're under chronic stress--by secreting high levels of the hormone cortisol. Even if coffee is consumed in the morning, the effects could be seen through 10 pm..How does that relate to weight gain? "There's something about fat cells in the belly--the way that they respond to stress hormones," says Henry Kahn, M.D., of Emory University School of medicine, "people with high levels of stress hormones have a tendency above others to store fat in their bellies." Even otherwise slim folks with elevated stress hormones levels tend to have a "spare tire!""\n\n""When people tell me, "I don't think I can give up coffee" I tell them to switch to tea for a week and see what happens," says Franzese. "They're always so happy with the results, they never go back"..Why tea instead of decaf or just plain water?\n\n1) IT BOOSTS THE METABOLISM \n2) IT BLOCKS FAT ABSORPTION \n3) IT FIGHTS ABDOMINAL FAT"
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There are plenty of teas you can purchase that do not contain caffeine. These teas can give you energy and supply you with antioxidents.
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They just have antioxidents. They don't help lose weight. Milk can.\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_tea#Health_Benefits
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These types of stimulants are quick up and quick down, which have you always coming back for more. You need a natural energy bust that last hours and you come down in a slow manner so you really do not feel it. I know of two that are 100% safe and natural, and have no side effects. One is a drink and one is a tablet. My husband takes the tablet and can tell a difference in how tired he is at the end of the day if he forgets it. If you would like to know more email me at wellnesshomeexper@yahoo.com
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Yes, they work great!  I have lost weight and have a lot more energy.  InviteTea is an extract, easy to use, hot or cold and contains no caffeiene.\n\nGreen Tea with Coral Calcium is excellent also.
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It's a natural stimulant. in the same family as Caffeine. Lots of diet pills use it as a substitute for caffeine or ephedra.
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amphetamines are very dangerous..they are multiple strong doses of caffine like about 50 cups of coffee at once..it raises your heart rate tremendously and can cause heart attack if there is a underlying problem even if you are youn...find a doctor and consult with them
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bananas have energy..get some engergy bars.  coffee!
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Yeah, what that guy said.\n\nIn college, I almost killed myself with caffiene to stay awake and study (Just like Jessie on Saved by the Bell)\n\nIt's not worth it's dangerous effects, babe.\n\nExercise raises metabolism more than caffeine.
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Water, protein and vitamins do NOT provide energy.\nHerbalife wants your money for unproven supplements.\nThere are no scientific references to supplements.\n'Sports drinks' provide energy by feeding you sugar.\nAVOID QUACKERY - get reliable medical/scientific advice here:
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Yes it is good! I have taken it in the past and lost pounds pretty fast. It does cause you to be jittery and it does effect people in different ways. I felt jittery and full of energy. My mom takes it and she just gets the extra boost of energy from it. proceed with caution when taking any diet pills
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It would take over 80 MONSTER energy drinks to kill someone from caffeine. So just drink your MONSTERS or Rockstars or w/e and just stay cool, chew gum to get the smell of alcohol off your breathe.
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many people drain those around them of life force, but there are some who can do it purposefully. They have the ability to reach out and drain a person's energy. They say it's better than caffeine. \n\nI have a good friend who can do that. She's the only energy vampire I know who uses her power for good. She takes people's headaches. She also has an amazing ability to sense energies, making her one of the most powerful witches I know (I know a lot of witches who claim to be powerful, but very few who actually are). I have known her for many years and we are very close friends.
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I've been drinking Diet Sodas for the past few years -- started the same time as I started Weight Watchers. Ironically enough, I now drink more diet drinks than I ever drank regular drinks. The caffeine has me in it's claws! :) I think there are studies that prove aspartame (an ingredient in most diet drinks and flavored drinks) can be harmful. I still drink them. I found the weeks I drank them less and focused on water, I felt much better. So, the best bet is probably just to stay away from them as much as possible.\n\nI always used the dieting mantra "Everything in moderation" and I think that definitely applies to diet drinks as well. Good luck with your dieting.
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People get fat because they eat more calories than they burn off.\nSugar, fats, and starches are all high in calories and so take a lot of exercise to burn off the calories.\nChocolate has a lot of sugar and fat in it.  Chips are nothing but fat and starch.\n\nWater is the best drink because it has no calories in it, it helps the body clean itself out, and it replaces the water we lose every day through sweat and breathing.\nThe guideline is 8 glasses of water a day - a few more than that can't hurt but you can drink too much and that's not healthy either.
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If I have strong coffee I have problems with my breath but weak coffee several times a day seems to be okay. The same with mountain dew which has a lot caffeine. I think the effect of caffeine had different effects over different people