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Enjoy this cold drink on a warm day. This beverage is high in protein and good fats and with the addition of collagen, is great for the skin! I love the chia seeds as they are nutrient dense, loaded with antioxidants...
Just like with premium olive oil, coffee is best when it is single origin. This simply means that the oil or in this case, the coffee is from one particular region or country rather than several different ones. Single origin...
A delicious cup of joe is unbeatable in the morning. This warm and soothing, yet energy-boosting liquid gold, is something so many of us partake of daily, but are you sabotaging the quality by grinding your beans too soon? Do...
Researchers pulled from a database of 400,000 and looked at 17000 MRI scans. They concluded that high coffee intake of more than 6 cups per day led to a 53% higher dementia risk compared to 1-2 cups per day. No...
Fabulous news! Drinking coffee, among other healthy lifestyle choices, helps to prevent poor health and therefore NAFLD. Coffee protects the liver and decreases liver enzymes. Remember, it is only healthy if it is organic and mold and pesticide free like...
A recent study published out of Northwestern University found that those who consumed >1 cup of coffee per day had a lesser chance of contracting COVID-19. The study found those who had over 1 cup of coffee per day to have...
If you've considered cooking or grilling with coffee, here's your chance to take the leap. Think of it as expanding your culinary horizons, similar to incorporating different types of spirits or exotic spices into your cooking. This summer, let coffee...
Who doesn’t love a good pancake? Add coffee and you can take this favorite to a whole new level! Enjoy this delicious and easy to follow recipe from functional nutritional therapy practitioner Ali Richmond.
Do you love the taste of coffee but have trouble with the caffeine? Perhaps you have been advised not to drink caffeine due to its impact on your sleep, a heart condition such as atrial fibrillation, pregnancy or other conditions. ...
One of the most common questions my nutritional clients ask me is whether or not coffee is allowable on the eating plan I recommend for best health, the paleo diet. My answer on coffee consumption has surprised many people who assume...
Coffee is one of those beverages enjoyed by many and not easily relinquished by most. I, for one, do not enjoy asking anyone to give up their morning coffee, fortunately it isn't something I have to do often. There are...
My morning coffee is really much more than a beverage I sip to start my day. This is my life giving morning ritual. Here are some reasons for you to consider adding a coffee drinking practice into your own life.
Many people move from one cup of coffee to the next to keep their energy up. This begs the question: Does coffee negatively affect your adrenal glands and contribute to adrenal fatigue or is it a positive boost to your...
Many people do not understand that a plethora of harmful chemicals and additives are hiding inside dairy alternatives. Here are some of the top culprits to look out for if you purchase non-dairy creamer.
What’s the big deal about coffee filters; isn’t one filter just as good as another? The truth is, for most people, their coffee filters may be one of the things easily overlooked when brewing a perfect pot of coffee. Your...
Specific aroma and flavor profiles are described by baristas to differentiate among different types of coffees and roasts. Aroma and taste are the main factors by which we determine our coffee preference. There are secondary factors to consider as well....
Caffeine has long been known to boost athletic performance; it is a go to substance for athletes. The World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) banned athletes from using caffeine to enhance performance from 1984-2004. They realized after that time it really...
Like many of you, I love my morning cups of coffee. Like many, I have wondered over the years what this habit is doing to my body. I have been told by doctors to avoid coffee for best heart health....
With increased exposure to chemicals in our world, we have a relative increase in chronic disease. It is important to know where these toxic substances are infiltrating our lives and do our best to eliminate the sources. Unfortunately, one source...
One of the most powerful, yet simple ways to combat negativity is to create more mindfulness in our lives. One of my favorite ways to create a new habit is to tie it to a habit I already enjoy, in...