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Thursday, November 4, 2010

Coffee

I love drinking coffee out of my Grandma's pretty china. It reminds me of having breakfast in her kitchen with her.  She was the master of soft boiled eggs...her timing was how long it took her to take the bobby pins out of her hair...she came back and VOILA the egg was perfect EVERY time.  


Back to coffee-The only caffeine I ever consumed prior to becoming a mom was via chocolate!  Yet, turning 30 as a working mom drove me to requiring assistance to keep on truckin'.  (I won't tell how long ago I had THAT birthday!)


Coffee actually has some decent health benefits besides a mental and/or athletic boost.  It is high in antioxidants (called quinines) -which are more potent in coffee beans after they are roasted.  Coffee is also a source of Magnesium, which in addition to the antioxidants may reduce the risk of Diabetes by as much as 25%.  Yet, if you already have Diabetes or hypertension (high blood pressure) it may complicate that condition.


Where coffee may provide a health hazard is the 500 calorie "frilly" coffees from coffee shops.  If you prefer a sweet coffee beverage, try a non-fat latte with a little honey or stevia.  So, enjoy your warm cup of coffee on the cooler days in moderation.  Your body will need more and more caffeine to see significant boosts.  Get enough sleep so you don't have to completely rely on caffeine for survival.

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