Another Cirrhosis Avoidance Study Tied to Coffee Consumption
Here we go again! Another new study points to the continuing reports that coffee may be an important therapeutic agent. This study comes from the UK from a researcher by the name of Dr. OIiver Kennedy from Southampton University, who led a group of researchers who reviewed nine previous studies...
From the Coffee Shop
What is Swiss Water Decaf?
Caffeine is a naturally-occurring substance that occurs in more than sixty plant species worldwide. Many food and beverage products made from these plants contain varying amounts of caffeine. Coffee is, not surprisingly, is one of them. One typical cup of coffee contains 120-180 mg of caffeine, while a decaf cup of coffee contains between 2 and 6 mg. So, even though decaf coffee is much lower in caffeine, it does still contain small amounts. In the US, coffee must have 97% of caffeine removed to be considered decaf. However, in Canada and the rest of the international community, that number...
Coffee Consumption and Dehydration
Despite what you may think, a new study shows that moderate coffee consumption does not cause people to become dehydrated. This research was conducted to the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee. The study involved having 50 men drink four mugs of black coffee or four mugs of water each day for three days. After a 10 day “wash out” period, the men swapped beverages and tried the other. University of Birmingham School of Sport and Exercise Sciences researchers analyzed the hydration status of the participants after both the water and coffee drinking periods by looking at their total body...
Causes of Acidity and Ways to Prevent it in the Workplace
Sitting for long hours in the office can create acidity in the body, which no one likes! Acid reflux, or acidity, is the backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus and can cause heartburn or other symptoms. Top Causes of Acidity: - Eating large meals or lying down after meals - Being overweight or obese - Snacking close to bedtime - Eating certain foods or combinations of food- citrus, tomatoes, garlic, onions, spicy foods - Smoking - Taking certain medications Tips for Preventing Acidity in the Workplace: - Stand up or take a short walk every 30 minutes -...
Acidic Diet May Raise Diabetes Risk
Researchers at the Gustave Roussy Institute in France have found that a diet high in acidic foods- like meat, fish, and sodas may put some women at a greater risk for developing Type II Diabetes. French women with higher scores on a measure of dietary acidity had a whopping 70% greater risk of developing Diabetes compared to those whose diets were more alkaline! Their acidoc diets involved higher intake of fat and animal protein, and a lower intake of carbohydrates. The diet was also linked to a higher intake of phosphorus, calcium, and sodium, as well as lower magnesium. Specific...
10 Surprising Facts about Caffeine
In moderate doses, caffeine has been known to boost concentration, memory, and mental health. Of course, coffee has also been known to reduce the risks of many diseases as well. Here are 10 facts about one of the most well-known components of coffee: 1. Most decafs are not caffeine-free, and many of them contain between 8.6-13.9 mg of caffeine per cup. However, Swiss-Water Decaffeinated options are in fact, caffeine-free, and HealthWise offers this type of decaf. 2. Caffeine starts working almost immediately. It takes 30-60 minutes for caffeine to reach its peak level in the blood, but increased alertness can...
