By Naomi K.
Photo by viZZZual.com (Flickr)
The ability to have an energizing drink that may contain caffeine and even some alcohol and feel so awake in the morning may be amazing, but did you ever look at the back of the bottle? As a person that very rarely drank coffee, I decided one day to drink one.
Not knowing what it would do to my body, I drank, and thankfully I didn’t drink the whole bottle and only had about three sips. After a while, I became dizzy, my heart was pounding so hard and my hands were shaking. That was the last time I ever put an energizing drink in my mouth. Who knows what would happen if I drank the whole bottle!
Did anyone ever have the same experience? How does your body feel after you drink an energy drink in the morning?
Be sure to check out this list of healthy breakfast foods for more naturally energizing ways to start your day.
Picture Perfect Food
Post a picture of your go to energy drink and Lisa and I will give you feedback on the very best drinks.
Filed under Breakfast, Energy by on Apr 17th, 2011. 3 Comments. 
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I am a regular at Starbucks but not a fan of coffee. While doing my homework, I head for the “Skinny Steamer”, fat free or low fat steamed milk served hot with your choice of sugar free syrups (the vanilla tastes like a vanilla milkshake without the heavy consistency). Nutritionally speaking, you’re getting Read more on I Get My Locomotive Running with My Morning Steamer…
Filed under Breakfast, Energy by on Apr 11th, 2011. 2 Comments.
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Naomi told me an interesting tale today. She said, “As I stepped onto the train today, I saw everyone with their coffees and wondered if their bodies ever tire out from all that caffeine.” As an occasional drinker of coffee, she was shocked at how addictive her friends found coffee to be. She wondered if all this coffee drinking could have an opposite effect on energy level. The answer is Read more on Breakfast Club: The Energizer Drink Bunny…
Filed under Breakfast, Energy by on Apr 8th, 2011. 2 Comments.
Park Avenue Nutrition Seal of Approval: Reviews
Marmara Mediterranean Restaurant
1160 3rd Avenue (Between 93rd and 94th)
www.turkishrestaurantnyc.com
Lisa Cohn gives her seal of approval to Marmara; this Mediterranean and Turkish style restaurant uses fresh and all-natural ingredients to create their delicious meals. The grilled calamari is prepared with tarragon olive oil and lemon juice. This delicious dish is low in calories and full of flavor. Getting an A+ from Lisa Cohn and her nutrition assistants.
Natural Gourmet Institute for Food and Health
Lisa Cohn gives her seal of approval to the Natural Gourmet Institute for Food and Health. This institute holds classes for the public on all different types of cuisine. One of Lisa Cohn's assistants, Naomi, had the honor of participating in an authentic Mediterranean vegetarian cooking class taught by Jennifer Abadi, author of A Fistful of Lentils. Mrs. Abadi shared that most of the spices in Mediterranean cooking came from India. The class made Laban, a tart thick yogurt that can be used as a spread as well as Shakshuka, a hearty tomato and egg stew with white beans.
Farainella Italian Bakery, Pizza & Panini
1132 Lexington Ave
www.farinellabakery.com
Lisa Cohn gives her seal of approval to Farinella, Italian Bakery, Pizza, & Panini. This pizzeria makes their food with fresh, all-natural and organic locally produced ingredients. The 4ft long rectangular pizza is baked to perfection, and the shape reflects on the way pizza is cooked in Italy. One of Lisa Cohn's assistants, who has just returned from living in Rome for 4 months, says Farinella's pizza is delicious and reminds her of living in Rome. She gives her seal of approval to the Primavera slice, loaded with fresh mushrooms and zucchini; the pizza has very little sauce but tons of flavor.
