March 2009

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Greetings!

As we indicate on our website, the Yield when brewing HealthWise Coffee is higher than other coffees due to our unique roasting process.

The first article below focuses on the Price Per Cup of HealthWise versus other specialty coffees– which shows that HealthWise is a tremendous value!

Also in this issue:

  • Acid is not good for your teeth.
  • Chances of a stroke lessen with coffee.

Please remember that when you order from HealthWise, there are no shipping charges. Thank you for your interest in HealthWise Gourmet Coffees!

What is Your Price Per Cup?

Container sizes of coffee are pretty much the same….usually 11 or 12 ounces or something in between.  But when it comes to the cost of what you are drinking, it’s the number of cups you derive that are most important.

The HealthWise TechnoRoasting™ process results in brewed coffee that will provide up to 110 cups of coffee from one can or bag, depending on taste preference.  To get to that, use one-half tablespoon of HealthWise coffee per 6 ounces of water.

Recently, we surveyed the retail costs and recommended tablespoons of various coffees, and compared those with HealthWise.  The purpose was to demonstrate how HealthWise Coffee is a tremendous value, in addition to its other exceptional features.

The amounts below compare the Price Per Cup of HealthWise (online 100% Colombian Supremo five pack) with other coffees found in a supermarket:

HealthWise - $.08
Eight O’Clock - $.19
Java Delight - $.26
Newman’s Own - $.28
Dunkin Donuts - $.28
Papa Nicholas - $.30
Marques De Paiva - $.32
Tully’s Colombian - $.36
Starbuck’s - $.46
Illy’s - $.63

Add to this exceptional taste, no bitterness, no harshness, less acid and it is very apparent that HealthWise is indeed an exceptional coffee!

For a copy of the report detailing the study, please send an email request to info@healthwisegc.com

Acid Harms Your Teeth!

Many of us know foods and beverages high in sugar will damage our teeth over time.  This results in the erosion of enamel, the top layer of our teeth, and foods and beverages high in acid result in the same teeth-damaging consequences.  CBS News recently featured Dr. Nancy Rosen, a dentist in Manhattan, speaking about the effects of the consumption of high-acid products and stressed that the damage caused by these products is irreversible and often must be treated with veneers or crowns.

Symptoms of acid or sugar-induced tooth erosion include pain or sensitivity, darker teeth, and increased chances of tooth decay.  When faced with erosion, teeth darken because the layer beneath the worn enamel is actually a dark color.

The Mayo Clinic outlined several steps, though, that can reduce the damaging effects of acid on teeth:

  • In addition to reducing acid intake, people should time the consumption of these products to coincide with meals, which will help to neutralize the acid’s effects.
  • Additionally, it is best to brush teeth with a fluoride toothpaste 30 minutes prior to consuming acidic products to protect them, rather than after which essentially spreads around the acid.
  • Drinking through a straw minimizes tooth and beverage contact, and eating a basic food like cheese afterward will help cancel out acid’s effects.
  • Also, saliva is essential not only for the breakdown of food, but also for neutralizing acid, so chewing sugar-free gum can stimulate its production.
Less Stroke Risk From Drinking Coffee

The odds of having a stroke may be lower for coffee drinkers.

That’s according to a study presented February 19 in San Diego at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2009.

The study was observational — participants were not assigned to drink coffee or skip drinking coffee — so the findings don’t prove that coffee prevents stroke. Still, strokes were rarer among coffee drinkers studied, compared to their peers.

Scientists at UCLA and the University of Southern California reviewed national health survey data from nearly 9,400 U.S. adults aged 40 and older. Participants reported their typical daily coffee consumption and whether a doctor had ever told them that they had had a stroke. Strokes were reported by 5% of the group.

The key finding: The more cups of coffee participants drank, the less likely they were to report ever being diagnosed with a stroke. For instance, among people who reported drinking one to two cups of coffee per day, 5% reported a history of stroke, compared to 3.5% of people who reported drinking three to five daily cups of coffee and about 3% of people who said they drink six or more cups of coffee per day.

With HealthWise Coffee, you can drink multiple cups without stomach discomfort, so this seems to play well with the study’s findings.