Its been 30 days (and counting) since I last had a cup of coffee. Quite an achievement for me as I am a black coffee addict. The last time I went into coffee "cold turkey" was when I am preparing for my IPPT (Individual Physical Proficiency Test) 2 years back. This time is for health reason as I try to avoid GERD. Nothing serious as its just changing of diet. So I have been finding alternate morning fix to keep me sane very day.
So what is my morning secret booster?
NOPE. Its not Starbucks Black Coffee.
Its Essence of Chicken with Cordyceps.
I don’t go for the expensive ones like BRANDS which is not value for money. Bought these at a local supermarket at about S$1.10 per bottle and it comes in promotion packs. Anyway the nutritional values are the same as BRANDS, you are just paying for the elabrate packaging.
For your infor, its been my 31st bottle (every morning I will drink 1 bottle) and I can tell you that I always feel great every morning. Took it hot (add hot water) with my sandwich before I leave the house. It makes my body relaxed and somehow I feel very energetic before I start my daily fruit selling.
If you are intending to give up your caffeine, do try Essence of Chicken, if you can go for the one with Cordyceps. 
Did you know?
Cordyceps sinensis is a traditional and precious dried Chinese Medicinal herb belonging to the fungus category. It is a peculiar fungus that grows on certain caterpillars native to the high mountains of China, thus it is also known as “caterpillar mushroom”. In Chinese, it is called “Dong Chong Xia Cao” or “winter worm summer grass” as it is actually a fungus in the winter, which turns into herb in the summer. It is naturally found in the highlands of China, Tibet and Nepal above 10,000 feet. The fruiting bodies have long been used to enhance endurance and speed recovery from exhaustion. Cordyceps Sinensis is a tonic that is good for bodily nourishment and for stimulating brain activity.
In Traditional Chinese medicine, Cordyceps is believed to strengthen the "Qi" or the vital energy that flows through the body, therefore boosting the body’s resistance to illness. Cordyceps is said to help regulate the respiratory system, and is believed to especially beneficial to the lungs, treating colds, coughs, shortness of breath, and childhood asthma. It’s also traditionally used to combat night sweats and aches and pains.
As a respiratory tonic, Cordyceps caught public attention in 1993 when a group of Chinese athletes who have supplemented their diet with Cordyceps, broke the world records in the 10,000m, 3,000m and 1,500m events at the World Outdoor Track and Field Championships in German. The use of Cordyceps by these athletes to increase endurance may partly owe to its relaxing effects on the airways.
Essence of Chicken helps to relieve tiredness and to restore both your mental and physical energy, by increasing your metabolic rate. When taken regularly, the nourishing goodness of the Chicken essence also helps to maintain your body’s health.
