How do you take your coffee? I don't drink coffee for the taste, strictly for the caffeine. My favorite is the Cuban espresso. Very strong but it gets me going!
i usually don't drink it, but when I do it's black and I hope it's strong. That Cuban espresso sounded pretty good.
I don't drink coffee. It's one of the worst things you can put in your body. Caffeine causes a surge in your blood sugar levels, for one thing, which is bad for your blood pressure. Caffeine also increases the production of hydrochloric acid in your stomach, and it's been linked to all sorts of reproductive problems ranging from prostate cancer to infertility problems and miscarriage. Stay away from it if you want to be healthy.
Pro's! 1. Antioxidants. Coffee is rich in antioxidants like chlorogenic acid and melanoidins. Antioxidants help prevent oxidation, a process that causes damage to cells and contributes to aging. 2. Parkinson's disease. Regular coffee drinking reduces the risk of Parkinson's disease. A number of studies have demonstrated that people who drink coffee on a regular basis are significantly less likely to develop Parkinson's disease. 3. Diabetes. Coffee drinking has the potential to protect against the development of type 2 diabetes. A prospective study as part of the US Nurses Health Study found that moderate consumption of both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes in younger and middle aged women. 4. Liver cirrhosis. Coffee drinking may protect against liver cirrhosis, especially alcoholic cirrhosis. 5. Gallstones. There is some evidence that coffee drinking may be protective against gallstone formation in both men and women. 6. Kidney stones. Coffee consumption lowers the risk of kidney stones formation. Coffee increases the urine volume, preventing the crystallization of calcium oxalate, the most common component of kidney stones. 7. Improved mental performance. Caffeine in coffee is a well-known stimulant. Coffee promotes alertness, attention and wakefulness. The cup of coffee can also increase information processing. 8. Alzheimer's disease. Regular coffee drinking may help to protect against Alzheimer's disease. Recent study in mice showed that caffeine equivalent to 5 cups of coffee per day reduced the build up of destructive plaques in the brain. 9. Asthma. Caffeine in coffee is related to theophylline, an old asthma medication. Caffeine can open airways and improve asthma symptoms. 10. It's friggin' delicious. I do agree that drinking coffee excessively is not good for you. You just have to drink it in moderation.
I've been a coffee drinker for years and drank a pot a day (12 cups). I've been remarkably healthy, even into my late 40s. I haven't missed a day of work since last November, for example. My father had grey hair at the age of 40, my hair is still black with a few grey hairs... I drink 4 cups in the morning and maybe another 2 cups at work these days. I grind my own beans at home, and use clean bottled water. I don't put anything in it (cream, sugar, etc.). I like the taste of it and enjoy the various flavors au natural. http://men.webmd.com/features/coffee-new-health-food Coffee: The New Health Food? Plenty of health benefits are brewing in America's beloved beverage. "Overall, the research shows that coffee is far more healthful than it is harmful," says Tomas DePaulis, PhD, research scientist at Vanderbilt University's Institute for Coffee Studies, which conducts its own medical research and tracks coffee studies from around the world. "For most people, very little bad comes from drinking it, but a lot of good." Consider this: At least six studies indicate that people who drink coffee on a regular basis are up to 80% less likely to develop Parkinson's, with three showing the more they drink, the lower the risk. Other research shows that compared to not drinking coffee, at least two cups daily can translate to a 25% reduced risk of colon cancer, an 80% drop in liver cirrhosis risk, and nearly half the risk of gallstones. Coffee even offsets some of the damage caused by other vices, some research indicates. "People who smoke and are heavy drinkers have less heart disease and liver damage when they regularly consume large amounts of coffee compared to those who don't," says DePaulis. There's also some evidence that coffee may help manage asthma and even control attacks when medication is unavailable, stop a headache, boost mood, and even prevent cavities. Much more at the link.
I gave up coffee about a month ago... after drinking it every day for years and years. My heart is beating all wacko and I thought it might help (didn't). My blood pressure went down quite a bit though. BTW... had headaches for about 2 weeks... and this is after tapering for weeks.
When I have the time to make it properly - nothing beats Turkish coffee. It is not for the faint of heart, however - and the mud left at the bottom of the cup is an acquired taste. I also like to have Cardamom in it.
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I tried Folgers Breakfast blend and is it ever caffeinated! It has to have the most amount of caffein than any other coffee you can buy in a store. The beans are Arabica/Robusta which are minimally roasted. The longer the roasting the less caffein. But this coffee is a kick in the teeth.
I actually just started drinking coffee as I am weening myself off of energy drinks. I work at 4 am, so a shot of caffeine is critical but I figure coffee is probably better for me than Monster/Rockstar/etc. I currently take a little bit of chocolate almond milk (no lactose or gluten, as my stomach can be fussy at times) and a sugar packet. Good stuff, man.
