View entire thread: A bit on Coffee Histroy
Posted by Rowley on 2004-01-26 02:34:44 Post Subject: A bit on Coffee Histroy
I just read a great article that goes over the histroy and benefits of coffee on humanity, even accrediting coffee for the Renaissance!
I wouldn't beleive if you don't have the urge to sit back and drink another cup after reading this.
cleveland.com
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Posted by Rowley on 2004-01-26 02:34:44 Post Subject: A bit on Coffee Histroy
I just read a great article that goes over the histroy and benefits of coffee on humanity, even accrediting coffee for the Renaissance!
I wouldn't beleive if you don't have the urge to sit back and drink another cup after reading this.
cleveland.com
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View entire thread: Caffeine isnt good... *** WHAT IS?
Posted by donlp37 on 2004-06-08 10:29:20 Post Subject:
So, you're saying caffeine is not good. Just a little lesson, but don't come on CoffeeForums.com to plug your fungus product and tell all of us that coffee is bad for you. I not only have a problem that you are not contributing positively to this site, but also a giant caffeine study is being done next door to us at Vanderbilt Universoty. They are discovering more and more benefits of coffee, many of which are the same as your "rare" mushrooms. This site is not for free advertisement and plugs. People here ask and answer questions about the coffee community to help others and learn what they might have not known before. Please, give in this way or go and start your own site. Here's one: MushroomForums.com
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Posted by donlp37 on 2004-06-08 10:29:20 Post Subject:
So, you're saying caffeine is not good. Just a little lesson, but don't come on CoffeeForums.com to plug your fungus product and tell all of us that coffee is bad for you. I not only have a problem that you are not contributing positively to this site, but also a giant caffeine study is being done next door to us at Vanderbilt Universoty. They are discovering more and more benefits of coffee, many of which are the same as your "rare" mushrooms. This site is not for free advertisement and plugs. People here ask and answer questions about the coffee community to help others and learn what they might have not known before. Please, give in this way or go and start your own site. Here's one: MushroomForums.com
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View entire thread: Cofee degrades muscles!!! Take a POLL.
Posted by mrgnomer on 2007-02-11 14:22:20 Post Subject:
I read somewhere that the taste and affect of coffee makes it easy to suppose that coffee is bad for you in some way. Ironically, the studies I've read focussing on coffee and coffee consumption find that the benefits of coffee overshadow any negative affects. Whether the studies are biased or not is hard to tell for me, a layperson, but the conclusions favour coffee. I work in construction and besides a thermos of coffee a day I enjoy atleast 2-4 double espressos. Muscle mass unaffected.
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Posted by mrgnomer on 2007-02-11 14:22:20 Post Subject:
I read somewhere that the taste and affect of coffee makes it easy to suppose that coffee is bad for you in some way. Ironically, the studies I've read focussing on coffee and coffee consumption find that the benefits of coffee overshadow any negative affects. Whether the studies are biased or not is hard to tell for me, a layperson, but the conclusions favour coffee. I work in construction and besides a thermos of coffee a day I enjoy atleast 2-4 double espressos. Muscle mass unaffected.
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View entire thread: Is Coffee good or Bad for you?!?
Posted by SFG75 on 2005-11-30 21:43:37 Post Subject:
There is a long list of positive health benefits of coffee, such as....
-The more coffee you drink, the better your chances are of not having a problem with diabetes.....
After analyzing data on 126,000 people for as long as 18 years, Harvard researchers calculate that compared with not partaking in America's favorite morning drink, downing one to three cups of caffeinated coffee daily can reduce diabetes risk by single digits. But having six cups or more each day slashed men's risk by 54% and women's by 30% over java avoiders.
...or a problem with Parkinson's
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.
...or colon cancer
Other research shows that compared to not drinking coffee, at least two cups daily can translate to a 25% reduced risk of colon cancer,
..or cirrhosis of the liver
an 80% drop in liver cirrhosis risk,
..not to mention gallstones
and nearly half the risk of gallstones.
....it also offsets vices such as smoking
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.
http://www.sunrisecoffee.com/Default.aspx?tabid=77
So yes, this stuff is good for you-drink up!
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Posted by SFG75 on 2005-11-30 21:43:37 Post Subject:
There is a long list of positive health benefits of coffee, such as....
-The more coffee you drink, the better your chances are of not having a problem with diabetes.....
After analyzing data on 126,000 people for as long as 18 years, Harvard researchers calculate that compared with not partaking in America's favorite morning drink, downing one to three cups of caffeinated coffee daily can reduce diabetes risk by single digits. But having six cups or more each day slashed men's risk by 54% and women's by 30% over java avoiders.
...or a problem with Parkinson's
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.
...or colon cancer
Other research shows that compared to not drinking coffee, at least two cups daily can translate to a 25% reduced risk of colon cancer,
..or cirrhosis of the liver
an 80% drop in liver cirrhosis risk,
..not to mention gallstones
and nearly half the risk of gallstones.
....it also offsets vices such as smoking
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.
http://www.sunrisecoffee.com/Default.aspx?tabid=77
So yes, this stuff is good for you-drink up!
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View entire thread: Decaf chemical risk...
Posted by ElPugDiablo on 2007-05-29 11:38:24 Post Subject: Re: Dangers of Decaf
Although there are many substances in coffee, people point to caffeine alone as being the only harmful one. It is for this reason that many people have turned to decaffeinated coffee. Coffee consists of more than just caffeine and while decaffeinated coffee may not have this particular substance, it is still full of chlorogenic acid, caffeol and diterpenes. These substances may not be caffeine but they still have the ability to exert strong physiological and psychological effects. While most people have strong responses to caffeine, there are some people whose responses to chlorogenic acid, caffeol and diterpenes are just as strong. Thus, avoiding regular coffee and drinking decaffeinated coffee alone is not enough. There are times when is best to avoid all types of coffee.
Some studies have found that decaffeinated coffee increases the risk of heart attacks. Regular coffee has the same effect as a result, removing the caffeine does not lead to reduced risk. Furthermore, an increase in the type of cholesterol that causes heart attacks and leads to various cardiovascular disease has been noted in people who changed over to decaffeinated coffee. In addition, the risk of developing cardiovascular disease is not diminished by switching to decaffeinated coffee. This is because chlorogenic acid, a substance found in both regular and decaffeinated coffee, is thought to play a significant role in raising the plasma levels associated with the development of cardiovascular disease.
With or without caffeine, coffee in general has strong effects on the body''s metabolism. This is because coffee affects the central nervous system and raises the heart rate and blood pressure. This impact on the central nervous system can leave people feeling bothered, nervous and anxious.
Some of the digestive and gastrointestinal problems associated with regular coffee do not disappear when one switches to decaffeinated coffee. This is because coffee on its own is acidic. Thus, when ingested, it over stimulates the digestive tract and creates laxative like responses, in addition, it prevents the body from absorbing various minerals, such as iron, calcium and magnesium. Decaffeinated coffee still has the potential to induce heartburn and acid reflux. Other health problems associated with regular coffee continue to be associated with decaffeinated coffee. Decaffeinated still poses the threat of developing certain diseases, such as osteoporosis and diseases of the eye, such as glaucoma. In addition, while regular coffee has not been implicated in the development of rheumatoid arthritis, some studies indicate that drinking more than four cups of coffee per day can lead to rheumatoid arthritis.
Find more info at www.CaffeineAwareness.org
what is your take on recent studies about the multiple health benefits of coffee?
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Posted by ElPugDiablo on 2007-05-29 11:38:24 Post Subject: Re: Dangers of Decaf
Although there are many substances in coffee, people point to caffeine alone as being the only harmful one. It is for this reason that many people have turned to decaffeinated coffee. Coffee consists of more than just caffeine and while decaffeinated coffee may not have this particular substance, it is still full of chlorogenic acid, caffeol and diterpenes. These substances may not be caffeine but they still have the ability to exert strong physiological and psychological effects. While most people have strong responses to caffeine, there are some people whose responses to chlorogenic acid, caffeol and diterpenes are just as strong. Thus, avoiding regular coffee and drinking decaffeinated coffee alone is not enough. There are times when is best to avoid all types of coffee.
Some studies have found that decaffeinated coffee increases the risk of heart attacks. Regular coffee has the same effect as a result, removing the caffeine does not lead to reduced risk. Furthermore, an increase in the type of cholesterol that causes heart attacks and leads to various cardiovascular disease has been noted in people who changed over to decaffeinated coffee. In addition, the risk of developing cardiovascular disease is not diminished by switching to decaffeinated coffee. This is because chlorogenic acid, a substance found in both regular and decaffeinated coffee, is thought to play a significant role in raising the plasma levels associated with the development of cardiovascular disease.
With or without caffeine, coffee in general has strong effects on the body''s metabolism. This is because coffee affects the central nervous system and raises the heart rate and blood pressure. This impact on the central nervous system can leave people feeling bothered, nervous and anxious.
Some of the digestive and gastrointestinal problems associated with regular coffee do not disappear when one switches to decaffeinated coffee. This is because coffee on its own is acidic. Thus, when ingested, it over stimulates the digestive tract and creates laxative like responses, in addition, it prevents the body from absorbing various minerals, such as iron, calcium and magnesium. Decaffeinated coffee still has the potential to induce heartburn and acid reflux. Other health problems associated with regular coffee continue to be associated with decaffeinated coffee. Decaffeinated still poses the threat of developing certain diseases, such as osteoporosis and diseases of the eye, such as glaucoma. In addition, while regular coffee has not been implicated in the development of rheumatoid arthritis, some studies indicate that drinking more than four cups of coffee per day can lead to rheumatoid arthritis.
Find more info at www.CaffeineAwareness.org
what is your take on recent studies about the multiple health benefits of coffee?
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View entire thread: Health benefits of Caffeine
Posted by CoffeeDetective on 2007-08-27 18:14:34 Post Subject: Some amunition for your struggle...
Ross, hi
Nearly all the negative press about coffee and caffeine can all be linked back to a study at Harvard about thirty years ago. The study showed a possible link between coffee and cancer. The trouble is, the study was flawed and Harvard public withdrew it shortly afterwards. But the stigma remained.
Here's the latest from Harvard:
"Despite 20 years of reassuring research, many people still avoid caffeinated coffee because they worry about its health effects. However, current research reveals that in moderation—a few cups a day—coffee is a safe beverage that may even offer some health benefits. The September issue of Harvard Women's Health Watch weighs the pros and cons of this popular beverage and eases the concerns of moderate coffee drinkers.
The latest research has not only confirmed that moderate coffee consumption doesn't cause harm, it's also uncovered possible benefits. Coffee may reduce the risk of developing gallstones, discourage the development of colon cancer, improve cognitive function, reduce the risk of liver damage in people at high risk for liver disease, and reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease. Coffee has also been shown to improve endurance performance in long-duration physical activities."
Source: Harvard Health Publications, Harvard Medical School, 2006.
If I am permitted to add a url, you can find out plenty more about the benefits of coffee and caffeine here: http://www.coffeedetective.com/coffee-benefits.html
(Maybe your mom will love the fact that coffee is the #1 source of antioxidants in the North America diet.)
Hope this helps.
Best wishes,
Nick
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Posted by CoffeeDetective on 2007-08-27 18:14:34 Post Subject: Some amunition for your struggle...
Ross, hi
Nearly all the negative press about coffee and caffeine can all be linked back to a study at Harvard about thirty years ago. The study showed a possible link between coffee and cancer. The trouble is, the study was flawed and Harvard public withdrew it shortly afterwards. But the stigma remained.
Here's the latest from Harvard:
"Despite 20 years of reassuring research, many people still avoid caffeinated coffee because they worry about its health effects. However, current research reveals that in moderation—a few cups a day—coffee is a safe beverage that may even offer some health benefits. The September issue of Harvard Women's Health Watch weighs the pros and cons of this popular beverage and eases the concerns of moderate coffee drinkers.
The latest research has not only confirmed that moderate coffee consumption doesn't cause harm, it's also uncovered possible benefits. Coffee may reduce the risk of developing gallstones, discourage the development of colon cancer, improve cognitive function, reduce the risk of liver damage in people at high risk for liver disease, and reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease. Coffee has also been shown to improve endurance performance in long-duration physical activities."
Source: Harvard Health Publications, Harvard Medical School, 2006.
If I am permitted to add a url, you can find out plenty more about the benefits of coffee and caffeine here: http://www.coffeedetective.com/coffee-benefits.html
(Maybe your mom will love the fact that coffee is the #1 source of antioxidants in the North America diet.)
Hope this helps.
Best wishes,
Nick
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View entire thread: Does Coffee Stunt Your Growth?
Posted by tradosaurus on 2007-10-08 22:10:43 Post Subject:
If it wasn't for coffee I would be 7'-3".
As it is coffee stunted my growth to 6'-0".
Thank goodness for the health benefits of coffee!
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Posted by tradosaurus on 2007-10-08 22:10:43 Post Subject:
If it wasn't for coffee I would be 7'-3".
As it is coffee stunted my growth to 6'-0".
Thank goodness for the health benefits of coffee!
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