By Lisa Egan Java junkies, the scientific community has some delicious news for you. The findings of four recent studies add to the growing body of research that shows coffee offers some pretty impressive health benefits. Study 1 Some studies suggest that drinking three to…
By Brandon Turbeville A new story is sweeping the news regarding a controversial “herbal coffee.” Recently, New of Kopi Jantan Tradisional Natural Herbs Coffee, which was marketed as a male enhancement product has come under fire by the FDA for including undisclosed ingredients. the most…
By Zen Vuong Here’s another reason to start the day with a cup of joe: Scientists have found that people who drink coffee appear to live longer. Drinking coffee was associated with a lower risk of death due to heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, and…
By Eileen L. Wittig Before you label me, I am not a crazy cat lady. I’m not even a cat lady. I tried having a cat once – that experiment lasted about a week. The cat was clingier than my friend’s ex-boyfriend and pretty much killed…
By Chin Moi Chow, University of Sydney Caffeine and napping have something in common. Both make you feel alert and can enhance your performance, whether that’s driving, working or studying. But some people are convinced that drinking a coffee before a nap gives you an extra…
By Wes Annac, Editor, Culture of Awareness & Openhearted Rebel I recently switched from coffee to tea after learning that the latter can be healthier. I like coffee, but I don’t like adding sugar and I’ve had trouble finding healthy creamers with a good taste….
By Amanda Froelich The rich and robust flavor of coffee is what compels many people to drink it on the daily; that, and the boost of energy obtained from its caffeine content. But have you ever pondered what exactly happens to your body after consuming…
By Mae Chan Loss and wastage occurs on all steps in the food supply chain. About two kilograms of wet spent coffee grounds are produced for every kilogram of instant coffee made, which constitutes to about six million tonnes each year globally. While uses in…
By John Summerly Nearly eight out of 10 people are coffee drinkers, according to the National Coffee Association’s 2016 report. And like anything that’s part of our daily ritual, we have burning questions — like, is coffee good for you or bad for you, or…
By Mae Chan Latest research has suggested that on balance, coffee and tea intake may lower the incidence of metabolic disorders and exert a protective effect on health. These effects have been credited to their antioxidant content. Phenolic compound content has also been implicated as…
By Kelly Brogan, MD In the height of my residency training, I was up to 6 cups of coffee a day. Granted, at least once a week, I was awake for a forced-all-nighter, but I took any opportunity to refuel. Long before I had my…
By Ariana Marisol Are you searching for a healthy coffee alternative? This warm, comforting beverage offers a boost of natural, focused energy, with none of the negative effects of coffee or other coffee alternatives. One cup of guyausa has the same caffeine levels as a cup…
Coffee has gone from dietary foe to friend in recent years, partly due to the revelation that it’s rich in antioxidants. Now even spent coffee-grounds are gaining attention for being chock-full of these compounds, which have potential health benefits. In ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and…
Expert panel looked at data on over 8 million people to come up with risk factors for the disease (HealthDay News) — People who have three or more alcoholic drinks per day could be raising their odds for liver cancer, according to a report from…
By Daisy Luther Do you love coffee or know someone who does? ‘Tis the season for the fanciest possible version of everything, and your hot beverage is no exception. Places like Starbucks have taken flavored coffees to whole new level. At my local grocery store,…
By Heather Callaghan Each day a person gets about three opportunities to up their nutrition in order to sustain them for that day and carry them through to the next. Some of us, for various reasons, cannot overhaul our food lifestyles overnight. Sometimes the availability…
Coffee is good for more than just waking you up in the morning! Take a look at this list and find the perfect recycling tips and tricks so you can enjoy your coffee again – even after you’ve finished enjoying your morning cup of Joe!…
Coffee drinkers beware: Surprise ingredients that are neither sweet nor flavorful may be hiding in your coffee, and growing coffee shortages may increase the chance of having these fillers in your cup of joe in the future. The good news is that a highly accurate…
By Heather Callaghan If a type of whole food is considered “evil,” chances are, popular opinion will reverse – just give it time. I don’t believe there are “perfect” or “evil” foods or diets. Ingredients, process and agricultural practices are a different story. Therefore, it…
by Dr. Victor Marchione As our regular readers know, we’ve written about coffee and its potential health benefits before. In my opinion, the good things coffee can do for your health greatly outweigh the negatives—if you drink coffee regularly, you should have nothing to worry…
