Tip of the Day: 05.04.2023

Feeling the jitters from too much caffeine? Quitting overnight is often too much, so we like this advice from Liz Earle: ‘I redress the balance by swapping rocket-fuel espressos for a gentler cup of decaf or weak tea. I don’t go col turkey and give up caffeine altogether, as I find the withdrawal headaches are too debilitating and don’t respond to painkillers (not good for the system, in any case). My less draconian detox regime involves cutting down on coffee and strong tea by one dup a day, until I’m down to one small mug at breakfast. Only then, ater a week or so of gradual withdrawal, will I give it up altogether.’