In a very large study with over 449,500 participants, researchers found that drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee a day is linked with a longer lifespan and a lower risk for heart disease. It did not appear to matter if the people in the study drank ground, instant or decaffeinated coffee. Only in the … Read More
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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend that pregnant women limit their caffeine consumption to 200 milligrams a day, the amount found in two, 6-ounce cups of coffee. Even with this recommendation many women feel guilty drinking coffee during pregnancy. New research (Assessment of Caffeine Consumption and Maternal Cardiometabolic Pregnancy Complications | Pregnancy | … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Don Pablo Coffee (Ground Coffee, Whole Bean Coffee, and K-Cup Coffee from Don Pablo – Don Pablo Coffee) is a family-owned coffee company located in Miami, Florida which sources Arabica coffee … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Bowmar Nutrition makes a variety of Bowmar Butters (Bowmar Nutrition | Protein Nut Spread (Butter)) based in almonds, cashews or peanuts. All are intended to be high protein nut spreads which … Read More
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Researchers from Japan tracked close to 5,000 people, with type 2 diabetes, for 5 years. Their results showed that drinking 4 cups of green day and 2 cups of coffee each day lowered the risk of death by 63%. Those who drank less still reduced their odds of a premature death, though to a lesser … Read More
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When researchers talk about a cup of coffee, they mean an 8-ounce cup. With enormous mugs at home and the average take-out cups equaling 10 ounces or more, coffee calories can quickly add up. An 8-ounce cup of black coffee has 2 calories. One-ounce of coffee with cream and sugar has 10 calories, so a … Read More
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There are those that can guzzle a double shot of espresso and fall asleep within the hour. For others, a single cup of regular coffee might keep them awake for half the night. Depending on your body chemistry, usual coffee habits, or even your genes, you may be a fast metabolizer of caffeine or a … Read More
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Energy drinks are non-alcoholic beverages that contain caffeine plus other plant-based stimulants (like guarana), amino acids (like taurine), herbs (like ginkgo biloba) and vitamins. They were introduced in the US in 1997. Their caffeine content ranges from 50 to 500 milligrams a serving, compared to approximately 95 milligrams in an 8-ounce cup of coffee. The … Read More
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Tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world after water. Researchers in Malaysia examined how steeping time and water temperature affected the antioxidant levels in tea. Antioxidants are potent chemicals found in food that provide protection in the body against harmful compounds. Tea is rich in antioxidants. What did the researchers discover? White … Read More
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We love to try new foods and new kitchen gadgets. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Fire Department Coffee based in Rockford, Illinois is owned, operated, and roasted by active duty firemen. These firefighters appreciate that good coffee with a punch of caffeine … Read More
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