{"id":28165,"date":"2021-02-19T18:25:13","date_gmt":"2021-02-19T23:25:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/sin-categorizar\/first-morning-drink-30976"},"modified":"2022-11-18T16:24:22","modified_gmt":"2022-11-18T21:24:22","slug":"first-morning-drink-30976","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/es\/blog-es\/first-morning-drink-30976","title":{"rendered":"What Should You Drink First in the Morning?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fresh out of bed, you\u2019ll want to rehydrate right away. From coffee to smoothie to water, what\u2019s the best option for you?<\/h2>\n

\"WhatJust seconds after you open your eyes in the morning, you may notice a dry mouth. After a long night\u2019s sleep, it\u2019s your body\u2019s subtle way of reminding you to hydrate. With so many choices available, from coffee to fruit smoothies and orange juice, you may wonder which is your best first morning drink.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s dive into the smartest way to kick off a well-hydrated day.<\/p>\n

Many experts point to good old-fashioned water as the best hydrator. Even if you\u2019re a coffee junkie<\/a> later in morning, begin your day with a tall glass of water. As soon as your feet hit the floor actually. Boston-based registered dietitian Skylar Griggs from Newbury Street Nutrition advocates for warm water as it naturally stimulates the digestive system. Even better, add some fresh lemon juice to boost the flavor and provide a bit of vitamin C to start your day. \u201cSince the body can become dehydrated during sleep, it\u2019s essential to rehydrate first thing in the morning,\u201d she says. \u201cBefore having coffee, try to have water or a decaffeinated herbal tea to begin the rehydration process.\u201d<\/p>\n

How to supercharge water to maximum hydration in the morning<\/h2>\n

If the thought of water for breakfast seems so boring that it will send you back to bed, consider fresh or frozen berries, citrus fruit, sliced ginger or chia seeds to make it more appealing. Keep a pitcher on your kitchen counter as a reminder to get sipping once you\u2019re up and at \u2019em. Drink this before breakfast to help curb food cravings and overeating<\/a> later in the day.<\/p>\n

Lucia Hawley, a functional nutritional therapy practitioner and life coach based in Portland, Oregon, says adding unflavored electrolyte powder or even a pinch of sea salt to just plain water will help your body fully absorb and utilize it more efficiently. Not into drinking regular water in the morning? Sip on a low-sodium vegetable juice or coconut water.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re like most Americans, your drink of choice with breakfast<\/a> is coffee \u2013 an estimated 65% of U.S. adults reach for a cup a joe each morning. It\u2019s the second-most consumed beverage. Water still takes first place. But is sipping coffee a good habit? Java enthusiasts like the lift in energy that comes from a hit of caffeine. It makes us feel less tired and more alert \u2013 a personality relocator of sorts. That\u2019s why most people reach for a cup upon rising or soon afterward.<\/p>\n

Recent research indicates that you might want to wait at least an hour after waking before you have your morning coffee. When you wake, your cortisol levels are at their peak and don\u2019t begin to decline until later in the morning. It may be a better strategy to drink coffee later when you need that energy boost<\/a> more. Just watch what you add to your coffee. Those calories from cream and sugar can add up quickly \u2013 and give a rush of another sort.<\/p>\n

Even more reasons to nix an early morning coffee?<\/h2>\n

While we\u2019d hate to stand between you and that first sip of coffee, there are good reasons for not chugging it when you first stumble out of bed.<\/p>\n