Add Avoidance of MS to the List of Potential Benefits of Coffee
Drinking 6 or more cups of coffee per day has been associated with a reduced risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS). In a paper published on March 3rd in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, two studies -in California and Sweden reported that people who drank six or more...
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5 Common Myths about Food and Drink
The debate about health and what’s good for you and not good for you is growing louder. Here are some common bits of advice that have been disproven by recent studies: Low or Reduced-Fat Foods are Healthier. Foods that are low fat often have higher levels of sugar or other chemicals, and are therefore counterproductive. You Shouldn’t Drink Red Wine. One study suggests that resveratrol, an antioxidant found in the skin of red grapes, can prevent age-related memory decline. Resveratrol was also found to prevent mice from gaining weight, leading scientists to believe it could have the same impact on...
How Coffee and Water Stack Up Against Each Other for Hydration
We have all heard that healthy people should drink about 8 cups of water per day. However, does coffee count toward that water intake? It turns out it is an excellent beverage choice. Eric Rimm, a professor at Harvard, says there is no set amount of water all people must consume each day because food itself contains a lot of water, and bodies require different hydration depending on climates and body mass. He says that water isn’t necessarily better than other beverages, except for those high in added sugars, like sports drinks. Coffee is healthier than soda for almost all...
DIY Projects for Used Coffee Grounds
Do you throw out your old coffee grounds every day? These projects give new life to your old grounds, reduce waste, save money, and create some useful items! 1. Body Scrub Grind the beans enough so there are no sharp edges, and use leftover grounds mixed with water to create smooth skin. 2. Hair Conditioner Approximately once a week, mix coffee grounds with your conditioner and gently scrub your scalp for several minutes. Expect your hair to have shinier, brighter-looking strands. 3. Hand De-Stinker Have you ever cooked with garlic, onions, or fish and noticed the odors sticking around? Quickly...
What is Cold Brew Coffee?
Summer is coming up, and more of us will be drinking our coffee on ice. Traditional iced coffee is hot coffee or espresso which is allowed to cool then served over ice, but cold brew coffee removes the heated aspect all together and is brewed by steeping coffee in cold water. It’s a tried and true method that is coming back in style. Cold-brew fans say that because coffee grounds aren’t exposed to hot water, the resulting coffee is more flavorful and less bitter than hot coffee. It’s a cinch to make yourself, as well. Here are the steps to...
Is Coffee Good for Your Heart?
Researchers have found that people who drink between 3-5 cups of coffee per day are less likely to have coronary artery calcium (CAC) than those who drank no coffee at all. There was also a correlation between people who drink between 1-3 cups of coffee per day and a reduced prevalence of CAC, according to a paper published Monday in the journal Heart. Calcium in the coronary artery isn’t always a problem, but at high enough levels it can be a sign of coronary heart disease, which occurs when plaque builds up in the coronary arteries and reduces blood...
