Cutting Down on Caffeine – Quick Quiz Answers
1. Answer – False – caffeine is a stimulant. It can cause restlessness and make it even more difficult for you to relax.
2. Answer – True - caffeine can cause
or worsen insomnia. If you suffer sleep difficulties we strongly recommend you
try to limit your caffeine intake.
3. Answer – True - cutting down on your caffeine will reduce unpleasant bodily sensations sometimes associated with drinking caffeine-based drinks. This includes stomach irritation, headaches, nausea, light-headedness, flushed face, twitching or trembling and mood swings.
4. Answer – True - even decaffeinated coffee contains a small and variable amount of caffeine.
5. Answer – True – it is helpful to substitute every other cup of coffee
or tea with a glass of water, herbal tea or fruit juice. This will help you
gradually cut down.
