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Caffeine Addiction
Sometimes we are not aware of the relevance of caffeine in our lives, as it has become part of our culture to grab a double macchiato venti from Starbucks prior to catch the subway, or drop by the office’s cafeteria and grab a cup of coffee. How about drinking a Coke or a [[Pepsi]] at the baseball game? Or have a rum and cola at the bar? A cup of tea maybe?
Although we may not notice it, we are always driven to consume caffeine -which is okay unless you develop a caffeine addiction- that may carry health problems along the way. American society has adopted caffeine in nearly every meal of the day. Hard to believe huh? Well let’s get more scientific facts then:
Below is the list of the top five most caffeinated cities in the United States for t2008 according to The annual Caffeinated Cities Survey:
2008
1. Tampa
2. Seattle
3. Chicago
4. New York
5. Los Angeles
The survey contemplated several parameters, including:
• Most Coffee Consumption
• Most Cola Consumption
• Most Tea Consumption
• Most Hot chocolate Consumption
• Most Energy Drink Consumption
• Cities Most Likely To Say: “Caffeine Is Good For You”
In an effort to remain with a non-biased line, here’s the least decaffeinated cities in the US:
Least Caffeinated Cities:
1. San Francisco/Oakland
2. Philadelphia
3. New York
4. Detroit
5. Baltimore
According to NutritionData.comcoffee and tea in most varieties occupy the first 13 spots of the foods with most caffeine.
So whether or not you live in any of the cities cited above, you should pay attention to the following symptoms that -according to the Beatin’ Addictions site- can all be a result of consuming too much caffeine:
• Irritability
• Bad moods
• Lack of sleep
• Palpitations
• Fine tremors of the hands
• Varying degrees of concentration
Now that you know, it is up to you to assess how high you rank on caffeine consumption, and make whatever adjustments required to enjoy a healthy lifestyle.
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