Trying to cut down on coffee because of the caffeine? As much as coffee is a sensory beverage, it can be a functional one. We can drink for our enjoyment and social pleasure, we can drink it for our health, or we can drink it because it contains caffeine that keeps us alert. Caffeine is …
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Do I have to Give up Coffee because of Adrenal Fatigue? If you have been told to stop drinking coffee and you are about to act on it, please read on. There is increasing concern that our high-stress and fast-paced lifestyles might be influencing our health. Is modern life too stressful for us? Are we …
When the summer sun bears down, not a lot of people want to slurp hot coffee. Iced coffee exists for those of us with a love of a morning (or afternoon!) brew and a hatred of heat exhaustion. Aside from being hydrating and rejuvenating, iced coffee can also be incredibly good for you if you …
There are a lot of reasons to drink coffee–especially when it’s harvested, roasted, and brewed in a way that maximizes its healthful and flavorful qualities. It tastes great first thing in the morning or as an afternoon pick me up. It boosts energy and mental acuity to help you accomplish your daily tasks. You may …
Cancer is one of the most frightening and pervasive diseases worldwide. Amazingly, coffee is turning out to be one of the most easily accessible tools to fight it. Compounds in coffee that might alter cancer’s progression and effects include chlorogenic acids (CGAs), diterpenes, and yes, even caffeine. “The associations between coffee consumption and risks of …
Read moreCoffee: An unexpected ally in the fight against cancer
Stressing over inconsistent information about coffee’s role in heart disease is enough to cause chest flutters. Common knowledge over the years has set up coffee to look like a menace to the human heart, but fortunately for coffee fans things are not that black and white. While some people need to be a little more …