Are you a coffee addict or drinker? Do you heavily depend on caffeine to get your day going? Do you think coffee is good and can your body handle it? Today, I'm going to discuss about the pro's and con's of coffee, which individual is suitable to consume this popular beverage, as most of us are living with caffeine addiction/dependency. The roller coaster cycle, which is experienced by vast majority of us, is growing.
In my workplace, I noticed a large number of people drinking coffee in the morning, primarily, throughout the day. Energy levels are largely dependant on caffeine from this beverage, for some people, they need the 'physiologically and mental' booster. Sugars, wheat and caffeine, all three addictive substances which may turn out to be a long term addictive-combo, can cause a whole list of health problems to most of us. It is a common combination of poor breakfast for majority of people I know. Some people only grab a cup of coffee to start off their morning, some needed 2 cups to kick start their sympathetic nervous system in A.M.
Many of us, do not know how coffee affects the body the moment it is ingested. The caffeine triggers the brain to stimulate CRH to pituitary gland and that cascade down to adrenals to pour out glucocorticoid hormones which includes adrenalin and cortisol. It gives you the energy rush and mental focus and nervous system activation which may vary from different individuals. Whoever suffering from adrenal fatigue or disorder, may feel the need to ingest more then just one cup of coffee to stimulate these stress hormones to keep up their concentration and energy levels throughout the day. That's the reason why you can cope with just one cup of coffee 5-8 years ago, but you then need 3-5 cups during daytime to cope with the stressful lifestyle in present day.
Have you ever wonder why there are contradicting studies about coffee? Some studies suggest coffee is good for health and some studies showing conflicting results. For coffee addicts or even general population, it may be quite confusing for them. The problem amongst the studies conducted on coffee, researchers do not really care or know about the quality or types of coffee beans which involved in the study that is conducted. The studies which showed positive results and benefits to health, most probably was conducted with high quality coffee beans with low level of mycotoxins. Likewise, studies which showed negative impact to our health, may be done with low quality coffee beans with higher levels of mold and resulting in dangerous levels of mycotoxins.
There are other plants which are contaminated by naturally occuring mold, thus producing mycotoxins. Mainly peanuts, corn, grains, beans (which includes coffee). One of the reason why it is not advisable to consume 'decaf' coffee, as caffeine acts as defence-mechanism which has anti-insects and anti-fungal properties. It fend off mold and other organisms from growing on the beans. When you remove the caffeine from the beans, mold will start growing. If you think that some decaf coffee products are better because they are more expensive, that may not be the case.
Have you ever wonder why there are contradicting studies about coffee? Some studies suggest coffee is good for health and some studies showing conflicting results. For coffee addicts or even general population, it may be quite confusing for them. The problem amongst the studies conducted on coffee, researchers do not really care or know about the quality or types of coffee beans which involved in the study that is conducted. The studies which showed positive results and benefits to health, most probably was conducted with high quality coffee beans with low level of mycotoxins. Likewise, studies which showed negative impact to our health, may be done with low quality coffee beans with higher levels of mold and resulting in dangerous levels of mycotoxins.
There are other plants which are contaminated by naturally occuring mold, thus producing mycotoxins. Mainly peanuts, corn, grains, beans (which includes coffee). One of the reason why it is not advisable to consume 'decaf' coffee, as caffeine acts as defence-mechanism which has anti-insects and anti-fungal properties. It fend off mold and other organisms from growing on the beans. When you remove the caffeine from the beans, mold will start growing. If you think that some decaf coffee products are better because they are more expensive, that may not be the case.
The goal here is to look for non-commercial coffee products, preferably small package and organic. Else, look for mycotoxins free coffee beans. The coffee products sold in supermarkets are mostly contaminated with mold and high in mycotoxins. Commercial coffee products usually allowed low quality processing techniques, thus increase the amount of mycotoxins. Apart from that, commercial coffee beans or products are loaded with pesticides and other similiar chemicals which are endocrine disruptors.
Before I sign off this post, I would like to share with you an awesome recipe to try (if you do not have adrenals dsyfunctions or diagnosed with adrenal fatigue). A brain boosting, energy loaded, cravings-suppressed coffee-based recipe. It's coffee mixed with organic butter and coconut oil. You may add one raw organic free range egg yolk if you prefer. Try it and see if there is any difference compared to your typical coffee serving.
Before I sign off this post, I would like to share with you an awesome recipe to try (if you do not have adrenals dsyfunctions or diagnosed with adrenal fatigue). A brain boosting, energy loaded, cravings-suppressed coffee-based recipe. It's coffee mixed with organic butter and coconut oil. You may add one raw organic free range egg yolk if you prefer. Try it and see if there is any difference compared to your typical coffee serving.
Benefits of coffee:
- Contains anti-oxidants quinines which may reduce free radicals and assist in slowing down aging
- Can be used as stimulant for pre-workout session and boost athletic performance
- Caffeine may help stimulate the brain and nervous system, but at the same time, fatigue the adrenals. People with stressful lifestyle or diagnosed with adrenal fatigue, is not encourage to consume coffee on regular or daily basis.
Downside of coffee: (some of the negative results could be derived from low quality coffee beans and roasting process, primarily contains high levels of mycotoxins)
- Contains high levels of pesticides, herbicides and chemicals found in commercial coffee products.
- Caffeine, a nerve toxin, could accelerate dehydration
- Cause other symptoms such as palpitation, nervousness, jittery tension, etc
- Most commercial coffee products are contaminated with mold and high levels of mycotoxins
- Trigonelline found in approximately 1% of dry matter of roasted beans, accelerate MCF-7 cell growth (human breast cancer cells) even at low concentration?
- People who suffers from GI disorders such as gastritis, acid reflux, ulcers are not advised to consume coffee. It is known to have cause problems on the lining of the stomach and lower esophageal sphincter.
- Coffee has very high acid levels, increasing the acidity in the body.
- Contains Acrylamide, a potential carcinogenic (cancer causing) substance, forms when coffee is roasted at high temperature.
- Interfere with GABA metabolism, one of the most important neurotransmitters in the body.
HIGH FAT ORGANIC COFFEE:
- 1-3 tea spoons of organic coffee beans/ground espresso. You may use instant organic coffee if you are in hurry. Brew coffee with hot water as usual. Make quarter (not more then half cup) of prepared coffee. The coffee or espresso should NOT be full cup and watery form. It should be thick and creamy.
- Add 1-3 teaspoons of organic butter into brewed coffee.
- Add 1-2 teaspoons of organic coconut oil into coffee. Stir coffee thoroughly, it is now ready to drink.
-Optional-
** You may add one raw organic free range egg yolk into it.
-Optional-
** You may add one raw organic free range egg yolk into it.
Medical journals (coffee)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23308117
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19710155
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2900908
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22497654
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20182037
Cant live without coffee. Just love it
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