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...
From the Coffee Shop
A Holiday Gift From a Customer
(This email from Deborah C., St. Louis, Missouri, was a wonderful present to open) “What can we say except “Thank You”. My husband and I had just about given up on ever drinking coffee again! We ordered Healthwise just a few weeks ago and have had no problems drinking this wonderful coffee. We both suffer from GERD and neither of us has had any issues with the Healthwise. I feel like a human being again able to enjoy a cup of coffee. Our holiday was alot brighter finding this fantastic product! Thanks again. Placing another order this morning!”
Results of the HealthWise “pH Challenge”!
As announced in the October 2009 Newsletter and a recent press release, HealthWise Gourmet Coffees is pleased to announce the results of its recently conducted “pH Challenge”. Not surprisingly, HealthWise came out on top with the least acidic results. HealthWise recorded a pH value of 6.18. Amongst nine similar-in-origin national brands (which of course do not claim low acidity), the pH ranged from 5.01 to 5.69. Amongst brands claiming low acidity, one competitor was close at 6.15, and another was more acidic at 5.75. For further detail, check out the posted press release.
Drinking Coffee May Be Good For Those With Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a virus that can cause inflamation of the liver, which if chronic, can lead to chronic liver disease, which in turn can be serious or even fatal. About 4 million people in the United States have been infected with the virus, and as many as half do not even know they have the infection. About 80% of those who do have the disease do not show symptoms, and in those who do show symptons, the symptoms may not appear for 10-20 years or longer – long enough to perhaps have severe liver damage. There could be good news for people...
Leaves and Coffee Could Make for Great Garden Next Year!
Instead of burning your leaves this fall, try mixing them with old coffee grounds for a nutrient-rich compost your garden will love. Leaves are high in carbon, and coffee is high in nitrogen, making them a great combination for compost. The ideal carbon to nitrogen ratio is about 25 or 30 parts carbon to one part nitrogen. The nitrogen from the coffee grounds provides the fuel for the composting to occur, so make sure you have enough. If there is too much carbon present, decomposition will slow down, and too much nitrogen results in a smelly pile. You can...
More Fiber From Coffee Than Orange Juice?
When you think about sources of soluble fiber, you may think of oatmeal, fruits and vegetables, whole grains, maybe even juices, such as OJ. But did you think of coffee? A new study shows that brewed coffee actually contains soluble fiber, the same type found in other healthy foods. According to the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, drip coffee, espresso, and freeze-dried coffee contained between .47 and .75 grams of fiber per 100 milliliters. Women should consume 25 grams of fiber per day, and men, 38. However, half of adults consume 15 grams or less! A medium-sized cup of HealthWise coffee can...
