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Coffee is everywhere. From coffee shops to your home machine, it’s likely a part of your life — especially when you need a little extra help getting going in the morning. But what about the caffeine? Can it be contributing to you not feeling as well as you could?

These days, every new drink that hits the shelves claims to be great for your body in new and amazing ways. From organic all-natural ingredients to labels professing fresh-from-the-farm fruit juices, companies are continuously churning out new lines of drinks to meet consumers’ increasing demands for healthier products.

It’s 6:40 a.m., and you muster the strength to reach your arm out of bed and hit the snooze button on your phone one last time. You trudge down the steps, yawn for the fifteenth time and meander your way to your coffee machine to kick-start your morning. There’s no better way to begin your day than with the soothing flavor and “pick-me-up” effect of a nice, warm cup of coffee, right? Well, maybe not.

Moscow Mule? At first glance, you might think you’re going to read about a horse native to Russia. That wouldn’t exactly be easy to make, however. In the drinking world, a Moscow Mule is a tasty traditional American mixture of vodka and ginger beer. Confusing? Perhaps. Delicious? Of course. Don’t take our world for it, though. Try a glass for yourself by following our simple recipe below.

Ah, soda. The sound of a popped soda can tab floods us with nostalgic childhood memories of warm and relaxing summer days. Soda has become a staple part of the everyday American diet, lined up in cans and bottles eagerly within hand’s reach in fridges far and near.

If you’re a vegan, you don’t have to settle when it comes to your coffee. Vegan creamers are available in many stores, and they allow you to sweeten up your morning brew without the added dairy. Just dab a little sugar or vegan creamer into your coffee after choosing the flavor that best suits you, and you’re on your way to a great day.