eliminating the sodas<\/a> and energy drinks is a good place to start. There are, however, other foods that contain caffeine. The USDA doesn\u2019t require manufacturers to list the caffeine content on nutrition labels, so be on the lookout for the following foods if you are trying to avoid caffeine.<\/p>\n\n\n\nChocolate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cocoa beans contain caffeine, which means most chocolate has a certain caffeine percentage. Generally speaking, darker chocolate contains more caffeine. A Milky Way Midnight bar contains 14 grams of caffeine, whereas a Hershey\u2019s Special Dark bar only contains 31 milligrams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hot Cocoa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The nights are getting colder and kids are starting to yearn for hot cocoa. Regular hot chocolate powder mix is not only loaded with chemicals and sugar, but it can also contain about 10 milligrams of caffeine. Things to think about if you are trying to wind your children down at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Breakfast Cereals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We all know that many breakfast cereals contain tons of sugar. Some of these chocolaty, marshmallow filled cereals can pack up to 11 milligrams of caffeine per serving. It isn\u2019t just a sugar rush that you are getting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Decaf Coffee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Surprised? Despite the name, decaf coffee does not necessarily mean that it is caffeine-free. The FDA requires 97% of caffeine to be extracted from coffee beans if they are being labeled as decaffeinated. That remaining 3% can pack a little umph, if you\u2019re picking up what we\u2019re laying down. Some decaf coffees can contain 28-32 milligrams per cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Headache Medications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Caffeine can comprise up to 40% of headache medications. The reason for this is because caffeine helps the medication release into your system more quickly. This is why certain brands will use terms like \u201cfast-acting.\u201d Be careful that you don\u2019t take one or two tablets before bed because you may get a jolt of energy.<\/p>\n
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