If you’re looking for an alternative to your coffee, whether in homage to conventional advice that told women to avoid coffee from the time they knew they were pregnant until their child was no longer breastfeeding or because they would prefer to avoid caffeine for another reason, try Dr. Runyan’s Brew.
You can add this flavor booster to nearly any of your favorite drinks – it’s very versatile. Whether you’re imparting coffee-like flavor to a glass of cold milk, hot chocolate or even a smoothie, this product is safe for pregnant women. Pregnant women can drink this product without fears of anxiety, jitters or the crash that sometimes occurs with coffee.
With the controversy and questions that linger about coffee and pregnancy, many women choose to avoid caffeine as much as possible, so they search for decaffeinated alternatives – which can include herbal teas and Dr. Runyan’s Brew.
Nutritional Information
Dr. Runyan’s Brew is a coffee alternative that has no caffeine, coffee or tea in its ingredient list. There’s no sugar, sodium or fat in the concentrate and it’s a low-calorie drink. Each 1.25 fluid ounce service contains five calories and one gram of carbohydrates. This drink is highly concentrated and is made with water, malt extract and natural flavors.
While Dr. Runyan’s Brew contains no coffee, he uses cocoa that contains a compound called theophylline. He credits the theophylline with providing the energy boost that is similar to the boost people sometimes get from caffeine filled drinks.
For pregnant and breastfeeding women, this flavor concentrate provides a coffee-like boost for the taste buds without any of the side effects that you might get from caffeine.