7 Health Benefits Of Drinking Coffee
January 30, 2010
Did you know that coffee can actually do a lot more than simply give you a boost in the morning? There are actually a number of health benefits to drinking coffee regularly. So, before you make the switch to herbal tea, read on to learn more about what coffee can do for you and your body.
Reduced Gall Stones
The Harvard School of Public Health recently published a study indicating that drinking caffeinated coffee on a regular basis can dramatically decrease the incidence of gall bladder disease and gall stones in both women and men.
Reduced Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
Two studies, one published in the European Journal of Neurology, have shown that individuals who drank about 2 cups of caffeinated coffee per day were less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than individuals who drank no coffee or a small to moderate amount.
Reduced Risk for Parkinson’s Disease
Studies have shown that the amount of coffee and caffeine consumed could be inversely related to an individual’s likelihood of contracting Parkinson’s disease. This means the more coffee you drink, the lower your chances are for developing the disease.
Antioxidants and Cancer-Fighting Properties
Coffee is a powerful source of antioxidants – agents that combat cancer-causing free radicals. Coffee is chock full of the compound methylpyridinium, which can’t be found in many other food items and not at the level available in coffee. You can get antioxidants from both caffeinated and decaffeinated Coffee as long as the beans are sufficiently roasted.
Increased Cognitive Ability
Studies have shown that regular coffee drinkers frequently score significantly higher on cognitive ability tests, spatial awareness exams, IQ tests, and short term memory studies.
The effects of coffee on an individual’s cognitive ability appeared to be more pronounced in elderly study participants and women.
Bowel Stimulation
Coffee is a stimulant and also a laxative. Some alternative practitioners even prescribe coffee enemas to stimulate the lower colon.
However, because coffee is also a diuretic, it can cause constipation in some individuals.
Reduced Risk for Gout
A large study of over 45,000 men that was conducted over a 12-year period showed the amount of coffee consumed was inversely related to their risk or likelihood of developing gout.
Remember, everything should be practiced in moderation, and health concerns should always be discussed with a medical professional. So, while a moderate amount of coffee has its benefit, an excessive amount can also cause problems. Heavy coffee drinking can lead to irritability, anxiety, sleep deprivation, cardiovascular problems and higher cholesterol levels.
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How to make really good coffee with an automatic drip coffeemaker?
January 29, 2010
I am still having problems making good coffee in my automatic drip coffeemaker. It does not seem to matter which model I use, the Coffee still tastes too bitter, burnt, and almost greasy. I want the nice full-flavor of the coffee I can get from a cafe or restaurant, where there is no hint of rancidity or burnt, greasy coffee. Can anyone here help me figure out what I am doing wrong? And how to make good coffee? And maybe what coffee brands are good to start with?
A few possible problems:
1) Most auto drips don’t get hot enough to properly brew coffee (should be around 200F)
2) Canned, preground coffee is already stale when you buy it; whole beans in valve sealed bags are the best (short of roasting your own).
3) Not using enough grounds will cause over extraction, resulting in bitter coffee. The proper amount is 2tbsp per 6oz of water.
If you want to try a cheap way to make good coffee, try this:\
Measure water into a pot and bring to a boil
Remove from heat and add proper amount of grounds to water
Let steep for 4 minutes.
Pour through a fine strainer into your carafe
If you use just the strainer, it will taste rich like from a french press. If your strainer isn’t fine enough, you can put a coffee filter in it. This will give you a milder coffee, but both will taste good if the beans were fresh.
How much coffee do you put on your coffee maker?
January 28, 2010
I try making coffee, but it always taste like crap. How much Coffee should I use on my coffee maker?
Well the way I do it is to take the number of cups you are making and divide by two. 4 cups of water = 2 scoops of coffee. 6 cups of water =3 scoops… etc etc etc
Whats the difference between these coffee types?
January 26, 2010
I’ve noticed I really like the freshly ground coffee I get from Greggs, and the fresh ground coffee from Morrisons. However I find Costa coffee bitter and acidic. Costa coffee is more expensive than either of the others.
I’d like to make the same sort of coffee myself but all the Coffee I’ve tried tastes bitter and acidic too. What makes the Greggs and Morrisons coffee taste so much better? How do I get the same thing?
There are soooo many variables at play that it could be several things creating a less than inviting taste. Perhaps, it’s the origin of the bean that you don’t like, not necessarily the company. Origin, freshness, degree of roasting are just a few factors that are contributing to your experience.
What makes icelandic coffee so darn good?
January 25, 2010
I’ve been to Iceland last summer and was amazed by how darn good they make their coffee. It’s aromatic, strong and very dark and you can get it for free (!!!) at a lot of gas stations.
Since my return I’ve been trying to brew coffee that would be as good as Icelandic Coffee but I’ve failed (so far).
So, does anyone know how Icelanders make their coffee? What beans do they use? Do they use normal drip coffee makers or something else?
Because it’s buttass cold so anything hot seems like a magic elixer. Try different beans, and grind them yourself at the grocery store.
