Sick of footing the bill for the coffee you need to get you through the day? It’s not an easy addiction to break, but there are a lot of reasons you may want to further consider breaking your addiction. The fact of the matter is this (as we reach for yet another cup): Coffee gives you a short-lived buzz, dehydrates you and leaves you more exhausted than you were to start.

Why not try a few other things that can provide the long-lasting energy you really need to live a healthy and more productive life?

Scroll through the gallery to see the best ways to get your daily energy (and java-less) boost.

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