Morning rituals often include enjoying a cup of joe – for many it helps get their day started off right! But too much caffeine consumption can lead to anxiety, insomnia and an increased heart rate – potentially undermining any wellness goals that might otherwise exist.

There are plenty of coffee alternatives that can provide the energy boost you need without negative side effects, including mushroom elixirs and raw cacao which contain healthy antioxidants; others, such as kombucha, matcha tea, ashwagandha and maca which contain L-theanine which has both calming and energy boosting benefits simultaneously.

If you’re ready to make the switch, here are a few helpful suggestions:

1. Try decaf.
Decaffeinated coffee has much less caffeine than regular brews, typically only about 3-12 milligrams in an 8-ounce serving. Decaffeination processes use either water or carbon dioxide and typically remove 97% of caffeine from beans during decaffeination.

2. If you’re already an avid coffee consumer, gradually decrease the amount of coffee that you drink each day.

If you’re a regular coffee consumer, quitting suddenly may be difficult. To give it a try gradually decrease your intake over a period of days; consider switching out one or both cups with something low-caffeine such as black or green tea which has about half as much caffeine (instant coffee usually has more).

3. Diabetics should avoid coffee. Diabetics with Type 2 diabetes should limit their caffeine intake as it may increase blood sugar levels and interfere with their glucose tolerance. In general, however, moderate coffee intake should be fine without adverse side effects, although you should always consult your physician if taking medication for other conditions such as high blood pressure or heart disease.

4. Coffee may help alleviate Parkinson’s symptoms. Multiple studies have demonstrated this benefit: those who consume two to three cups of caffeinated coffee per day were less likely to develop Parkinson’s and showed improved mobility as a result. Scientists attribute this positive result to caffeine present in coffee.

5. Coffee may protect against liver cirrhosis.

People who drink four or more cups of coffee each day are estimated to lower their risk of liver cirrhosis by up to 80%; this could be attributed to cafestol, an active component found in coffee which may help lower cholesterol levels.

If you are sensitive to caffeine, it’s wise to restrict your daily caffeine consumption to approximately 400 milligrams, approximately equaling what can be found in one cup of brewed coffee or tea or equivalent in soft drinks such as colas.