Drinking coffee every morning appears to lower the risk for diabetes, depression and some cancers. Nevertheless, drinking coffee isn’t the only way to energize yourself for the day ahead. Here are 4 other ways to invigorate your sleepy mornings. …

Practice Adriene’s Energizing Morning Yoga Sequence to get started in the morning. These yoga exercises stretch and strengthen the muscles with a strong focus on breath and body alignment. Highly recommended in the morning … on an empty stomach … to sets the tone for the day ahead. Start early, connect to your breath, be mindful and discover what feels good. …
“Decadent” — but healthy — oatmeal recipes! The key is to make these special oatmeal treats in advance so the oatmeal can soak up the flavor overnight and be ready for eating first thing in the morning. This strategy gets you to eat a healthy breakfast, even if you’re in a hurry to get out the door in there morning. These creative overnight oatmeal suggestions call for ingredients such as Greek yoghurt, pecans, blueberries, lemon, almond milk, vanilla extract, strawberries, honey, chocolate, cocoa powder, cherries, bananas, walnut butter, spices, pineapple, coconut and more! …