What happens at a Macmillan coffee morning?
About Coffee Morning It was a small affair with a simple idea: guests would gather over coffee and donate the cost of their drink to Macmillan. About Coffee Morning It was a small affair with a simple idea: guests would gather over coffee and donate the cost of their drink to Macmillan. It was so effective, we did it again the next year – only this time nationally. Now Coffee Mornings come in all shapes and sizes.
Why shouldn’t you drink coffee first thing in the morning?
Here’s the deal: Drinking coffee first thing in the morning can interfere with your natural cortisol levels, the hormone that helps you wake up energized. It can lead to energy crashes, digestive issues (like heartburn or nausea), and even mess with your blood sugar control. This is not the best beverage to have since your body already wakes up dehydrated. Coffee stimulates your cortisol levels, which are already at their peak when you drink this first cup of coffee. The addition of the two leads to stress in your body, and can also lead to feeling fatigue later in the day.According to emerging research in circadian biology and neuroscience, waiting about 90 minutes before having caffeine can improve focus, mood, and nighttime sleep quality. It’s not about giving up your morning brew — just about timing it to align with your body’s natural cortisol rhythm.
What time is healthiest for coffee?
For most people, having a cup of coffee mid-morning or early afternoon is best for an energy boost. Drinking it too late in the day could mess with your body’s natural sleep and wake cycles, and drinking it when you’re already feeling alert or anxious could raise your risk of restlessness, jitters, or insomnia. However, caffeine can negatively affect sleep if drank too close to your bedtime as it prevents and delays the production of melatonin in your body. It would be best to either not drink coffee after 5pm or drink decaffeinated coffee drinks.