Category: coffee

Researchers: High Blood Pressure Patients Should Minimize Coffee Intake

Japanese medical experts have discovered that if patients with high blood pressure consume two or more cups of coffee per day, the risk of them dying from cardiovascular disease will double. A group of Japanese medical researchers led by Hiroyasu Iso, director of Institute for Global Health Policy Research, Bureau of International Health Cooperation, have…


Coffee Doubles Risk of Death for People With High Blood Pressure

Most people consider their morning latte healthy and pleasurable. Many studies have shown coffee is associated with health benefits like reduced risk of diabetes and heart disease. However, new research finds people with an increasingly common health issue shouldn’t exceed more than one cup of coffee per day. Study Looked at Over 18,500 People, Across…


Can 2 Cups of Coffee a Day Increase Your Risk of Death?

Most people consider their morning latte healthy and pleasurable. Many studies have shown coffee is associated with health benefits like reduced risk of diabetes and heart disease. However, new research finds people with an increasingly common health issue shouldn’t exceed more than one cup of coffee per day. Study Looked at Over 18,500 People, Across…


Why Coffee Affects Metabolism

Researchers have discovered that the amount of caffeine in one standard cup of coffee triggers activation of brown adipose tissue and greater energy burn. Researchers found the caffeine in one standard cup of coffee stimulated brown fat activity, burning more energy and potentially improving insulin sensitivity. These activities may help improve weight management Daily coffee…


Does Low-Acid Coffee Cause Less Acid Reflux?

What is low-acid coffee, and does it help those who suffer from acid reflux, heartburn, and indigestion? “Dark roast coffee is more effective than light roast coffee in reducing body weight…” But what about the effect of different roasts on heartburn and stomach upset? We know that “Coffee consumption is sometimes associated with symptoms of…


Uganda Says Coffee Exports Down 14 Percent Year-Over-Year Due to Drought

KAMPALA—Uganda’s coffee exports declined last month due to the impact of a drought affecting many growing areas across the country, the state-run sector regulator said. The east African country shipped a total of 503,695 60-kg bags of coffee beans in September, down 14 percent compared with the same period a year earlier, Uganda Coffee Development…


Clever Ways to Reuse Coffee Grounds

If you drink morning coffee, then it’s likely you throw away used coffee grounds every day. If you don’t, chances are there’s a coffee shop nearby where you can get some; just stop by and see if they give them away. Here are some ideas for reusing them. Repel Insects And Fleas According to the…


Large-Scale Study Finds Ground Coffee Linked to Longer Lifespan

While exercising, getting enough sleep, and limiting alcohol intake are good ways to increase longevity, experts have discovered you can also drink yourself to longevity with the help of coffee. Research published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, on Sep. 27, observed that amongst 450,000 adults with an average age of 58 over a…


Coffee Drinkers Live Longer: Study; What About Adding Sugar?

A study compared coffee drinkers and non-coffee drinkers over a seven-year period. It compared those who add sugar and those who don’t, and the findings on life expectancy are surprising! If sugar is really the “arch-nemesis” of health, how come this study suggests the opposite when we add a little to our coffee? Are you…


How to Make Cold Brew

Visiting coffee shops every day can be fun until you get to the register and have to pick something from the menu. There are so many types of brewing methods for coffee and various types of espresso drinks, that it might be hard to figure out what makes them all different. Isn’t cold brew just a fancy…