A few years ago I started feeling sad in the mornings. As I walked to work, or class, as I sat at brunch on a Saturday morning, or got in the car for a road trip...for years I had to look around and see others with their precious, steaming latte's, their to-go cups of cappuccinos, and their ice cold cold-brews in hand, while I went along with my morning, beverage-less. The truth is, there aren't many smells I love more than that of coffee beans being ground. And that bitter, deep taste-I LOVE IT ALL.

Unfortunately, my body does not see eye to eye with my mind. 

Coffee makes me anxious. It gives me an abrupt high and an even steeper low. It messes with my stomach, dehydrates me, and gives me headaches. It sucks. But I want IN on that delightful morning routine!!

Recently I've discovered a few AWESOME beverages that make my nerves calm, keep my trillions of stomach bacteria happy (did you know 90% of your immune system lives in your stomach?!) and still make me say YUM in the morning.

If you're looking to switch up (or start anew!) your morning routine, give these a try!

MORNING BEVERAGE #1