For the coffee drinkers

Group: General Diet & Nutrition

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

With such a topic so broad we truly try to cover the basics from all angles in this group. Nothing too big or too small. Nutrition is as significant if not more as exercise is to reaching your goals so learn all you can.

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bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/09/13, 07:46 PM From Dr. Douglas, one of my favorite guys.... I've got good reason to once again sing the praises of a good ol' cuppa Joe - one of my favorite nutritious drinks (along with red wine, dark beer, good scotch ). According to a study released just a few weeks ago, coffee contains more powerful, heart-healthy, cell-cleansing antioxidants than ANY OTHER food or drink in the American diet. Of course, I already knew this - but nobody in the mainstream listens to ME. That's why I was so heartened to see this exact factoid in a recent Associated Press article, along with a summary of some research from Japan, Harvard, and the University of Scranton showing the following: Average per-day antioxidant consumption from coffee tops 1299 milligrams for the average American, from 1.64 cups of java daily (not nearly enough, if you ask me). The closest other sources were tea at 294 milligrams, and bananas at 76 milligrams. Corn was a distant 5th at 48 milligrams. People of both sexes who drink coffee every day enjoyed 50% less risk of developing liver cancer than their non-java swilling counterparts. This protective benefit INCREASED the more cups per day of coffee consumed. Compared to non-coffee drinkers. A 6-cup per day coffee regimen (8-ounce cups) cut the risk of type 2 diabetes in adult men by approximately 50% and in women by 30%. These kinds of benefits have been documented before, along with coffee's proven effects at clearing and focusing the mind, perking up energy, and relieving stress. Of course, the AP piece also contained a bunch of ambiguous claptrap from various study-affiliated researchers to the effect that restraint or "moderation" should be used in coffee drinking - and that fruits, vegetables and grains are also great sources of antioxidants. Yeah, if you feel like strapping on a 5-pound bag of oats or mowing down a dozen ears of corn to get the same antioxidants as drinking a cup or two of java every morning. Bottom line: Like I've said for years, coffee and certain other drinks (like tea and red wine) are by far your best sources of antioxidants - blowing away all foods and even surpassing many supplements. Drink some every day and you'll be healthier and happier for it. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com

Ravenbeauty Posts: 3,755 Joined: 2002/09/24	2005/09/13, 09:01 PM Oh Yeah!!! Gotta love the Java in Seattle!! -------------- Bettia.... You will only be remembered for the things that you finish, not the things that you start! ravenbeauty@freetrainers.com
bropie Posts: 1,084 Joined: 2004/12/04	2005/09/14, 08:45 AM as im drinking my morning cup reading this :)
atmasters Posts: 70 Joined: 2005/08/10	2005/09/14, 12:01 PM That’s great news I drink a lot of coffee in the mornings. Does coffee really help with weight loss as well? I have herd a few different opinions on this? Like the caffeine in coffee speeds up the metabolism or is this just a myth. But never the less I will always drink my coffee
kenny_wtf Posts: 195 Joined: 2005/08/08	2005/09/15, 12:38 PM hmm, be careful atmasters, cos i read somewhere on this site that its not a very good idea to drink coffee first thing in the morning as its harsh on the liver. i dunno how true this is. i drink coffee once in a whiole, definitely not early morning.
kenny_wtf Posts: 195 Joined: 2005/08/08	2005/09/15, 12:43 PM ive also heard on the radio once that 3 cups of coffee a day can raise ur stress level by 40%
stileish Posts: 31 Joined: 2005/10/17	2005/10/25, 04:44 AM I heard that too. I love my coffee and now that I know its good I love it more. I think I just need to quit smoking. :(Its so hard, especially when I'm around smokers 24/7
kenny_wtf Posts: 195 Joined: 2005/08/08	2005/10/29, 09:41 AM hmm, i read somewhere on this site that drinking coffee first thing in the morning is harsh on the liver..? search on fitbuddy im sure i read it..i think it was asimmer who said it.
kenny_wtf Posts: 195 Joined: 2005/08/08	2005/10/29, 09:42 AM oops, sorry for repeat
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2005/10/29, 12:40 PM Drinking coffee is fine, even in the morning. :) -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
dendys Posts: 139 Joined: 2005/10/24	2005/11/07, 03:28 PM FYI----Whole foods roast there own beans, therefore they do not use any chemicals like Star---- and many other brands. I drink a mug full before training, but I am sure to drink lots of water so I do not get dehydrated. Is caffeine bad for you? Yes, if consumed more then water. Everything in moderation is fine. Cheap coffee will increase the headaches I know, but it's the chemicals more so then the actual caffeine. Caffeine actual helps transport the antioxidants which coffee provides.
Illinifirefly Posts: 36 Joined: 2005/10/31	2005/11/05, 09:22 PM I thought caffeine was bad for you..:( ? -------------- Irish
mushie Posts: 116 Joined: 2006/02/01	2006/02/26, 06:25 PM Thought I'd bring this one back up. -------------- Smile and the world smiles along with you! :0)
mysticgraces Posts: 422 Joined: 2006/02/21	2006/02/27, 04:49 PM Thats cool!! My dr told me years ago to have at least one cup of java a day....he always said it had benefits