You Could Experience Some Nasty Headaches
Caffeine is a double-edged sword when it comes to headaches.
Not only is caffeine consumption linked to more frequent headaches, but caffeine withdrawals are too.
To make things even more complicated, caffeine can also be used to treat headaches says theAmerican Migraine Foundation.
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When you stop drinking coffee, blood vessels return to their regular size and may cause headaches temporarily.
Many popular coffee drinks have many more calories.
A grande Caramel Macchiato made with 2% milk from Starbucks has 250 calories and 33 grams of sugar.
Sugar substitute consumption may also cause your body to crave the real thing later.
You may find yourself feeling lighter mentally and physically when you say goodbye to caffeine for good.
This means your midday cup of coffee or other caffeinated beverage could be the culprit for a restless night.
It may be worth cutting back little by little to lessen your chance of experiencing these unpleasant side effects.
