FIT TIP: Quit coffee and make your catch up active
Sally Fitzgibbons on why you should quit coffee, drink cacao and get active
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I'M NOT a coffee drinker but I love the culture around taking a break to recharge.
This week, instead of arranging your usual sit-down catch-up with friends or a work meeting at your local cafe, swap it for an active get-together.
Take a walk around the park or along the beach or, for a change of scenery, pack a picnic, enjoy the fresh air and stretch your legs.
My cacao nut shake is a perfect coffee alternative - the antioxidants found in cacao will help reduce your risk of stroke, lower blood pressure and lessen the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Cacao nut shake
INGREDIENTS: 1 cup almond milk 1 banana 2 tbs cacao powder 1 tbs peanut butter 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
METHOD: Blend the ingredients together and enjoy.
Originally published as FIT TIP: Quit coffee and make your catch up active