Coffee mistake: when experts recommend you drink your morning cup of joe

Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages worldwide, offering more than just a mood boost — it has measurable medical and physiological effects. According to nutritionist Nichola Ludlam-Raine, the timing of your first cup of coffee can significantly influence both health and sleep quality. In her book “How Not to Eat Ultra-Processed,” Ludlam-Raine recommends drinking your first coffee between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. rather than immediately after waking up. During this mid-morning window, the body’s natural cortisol levels — which control alertness — start to drop, allowing caffeine to maximize its stimulating effect. While drinking coffee in the morning can improve focus, mood and energy, consuming it later in the day can be disruptive. Since caffeine remains active in the body for about five to six hours, experts warn that coffee consumed after 3 p.m. can negatively affect sleep quality by keeping the brain alert well into the evening. Even decaffeinated coffee is not entirely risk-free. A standard cup of coffee containsWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times