…the Whitaker Wellness Institute sometimes express surprise that we serve coffee. Doesn’t it increase the body’s acidity? Aren’t health-conscious people supposed to drink tea instead? Isn’t caffeine bad for you? If coffee were harmful, then every morning emergency rooms around the world would be…
…withdrawal, wean yourself off by brewing or mixing your coffee with small amounts of an herbal coffee or coffee substitute. Gradually (over a two- or three-week period) increase the amount of herbal coffee or substitute while decreasing the coffee. 5. If you crave chocolate, try drinking tea made from…
We’ve long known that coffee has numerous health perks, and previous studies in mice have suggested it offers protective benefits against Alzheimer’s disease. Now, a new human study shows just how powerful coffee is for reducing the risk of dementia or substantially delaying its onset. This study…
…that coffee drinkers have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. One 2009 study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine showed that every cup of regular coffee you drink lowers your risk of type 2 diabetes by seven percent. And drinking three to four cups of decaffeinated coffee per day…
If you love coffee, here’s another reason to go ahead and drink up. New research shows that drinking more than three cups of coffee per day can lower your risk of basal cell carcinoma (BCC), one of the most common forms of skin cancer. The researchers analyzed data from the Nurses’ Health Study conducted…
…, I’ve compiled a list of common beverages and their calorie counts. * Water (8 oz.) — 0 calories * Tea, unsweetened (6 oz.) — 2 calories * Coffee, black (6 oz.) — 3 calories * Low-Sodium V8 Juice (8 oz.) — 50 calories * Gatorade (8 oz.) — 50 calories * Light Beer (12 oz.) — 95 calories…
…cognitive impairment. * Drink coffee. You probably know that coffee makes you more alert and improves short-term memory, but did you realize it also protects against cognitive decline? Scandinavian scientists recently found that people who drank three to five cups of coffee a day during middle age were…
…here are a few tips on a morning routine that may be helpful: * Exercise upon waking. * Meditate or pray for 30 minutes. * Sip on green tea and/or coffee. Exercise Upon waking, put on your sneakers and exercise. Whether you walk, go for a light jog, swim, do yoga, or pop in an exercise DVD...just get…
…contains are eliminated when mixed in hot water, so drinking cinnamon tea or adding cinnamon to ground coffee before brewing are other great options. To use cinnamon tea or cinnamon-infused coffee to help you manage blood sugar, aim for a quarter- to a half-teaspoon (or the supplement equivalent) twice…
…zest of lemon or lime. Tea, with its myriad health benefits, can also be consumed at will. And coffee drinkers can feel free to enjoy a few cups a day. Just remember, if you are going to sweeten your coffee or tea, use natural sweeteners such as stevia or xylitol and forgo the calorie-dense creamers.…
…easiest one to incorporate into your diet is caffeine. When you feel the need to reach for a snack, drink a cup of coffee instead—it often takes the edge off of hunger. If you aren’t a coffee fan, another safe and effective option is green tea. For extra help, try the amino acid 5-hydroxytryptophan (5…
…your intake of caffeine, which promotes calcium excretion. Coffee has multiple health benefits, so I don’t recommend you avoid it altogether. Instead, try to keep your caffeine consumption under 300 mg per day (roughly 2 cups of coffee). If you regularly drink more than that, be sure you’re supplementing…
…the cup upside down. If the cup is right side up, I know I haven't taken them yet.” – Bev P. Keep Them by the Coffee Cup: “I keep my vitamins in the kitchen cabinet by my coffee cup which is the first place I go in the mornings. I'm sure to see them there.” – Don P. Use a Sectioned Box: “Every…
…Caffeine reduces amyloid plaques in the brains of animals, and a 21-year-long Scandinavian study showed that people who drank three or more cups of coffee a day had a 65 percent reduced risk of dementia, compared to people who drank two or fewer cups. Caffeinated tea works, too. 4. Get adequate sleep…
…bucks. But the fact is many of the most effective weight loss solutions are free, or cost only pennies to do. 1. Have a cup or two of caffeinated coffee or tea before heading out the door to exercise. It both increases endurance and is beneficial for high-intensity exercise. 2. Make sure you’re getting…
…Because compounds in the saliva can break down the active ingredients in cinnamon, I suggest that rather than eating it by the spoonful you add it to coffee or tea before brewing. Mixing it with hot water also helps eliminate some of the undesirable components found in whole cinnamon. Aim for a quarter…
…worried about bone loss, what should you do? 1. Eat lots of nutrient-dense plant foods. Eat moderate, not excessive, amounts of protein. 2. Go easy on coffee and other caffeine-containing drinks, which promote calcium excretion. 3. Stay away from the refined sugars found in so many snacks and packaged foods…
…. As she says, “It sure beats Pravachol [a statin drug] with all its side effects at over a hundred dollars a prescription.” Just buy a cheap coffee grinder, and grind up ¼-cup of flax seeds a day. Mix it in water and drink quickly (it thickens upon standing), or sprinkle on salads, soups, yogurt…
…when it is mixed in hot water. Therefore, I recommend taking a water-soluble cinnamon extract, drinking cinnamon tea, or adding cinnamon to ground coffee before brewing. The suggested dose is a quarter to a half teaspoon twice a day.
…cycle of weight loss and weight gain known as yo-yo dieting. Here’s a refresher for following my program. Get up in the morning and have a little coffee, tea, or water but don’t eat any breakfast. Simply cutting out this meal can reduce your caloric intake by 30 percent a day. Next, while your body…
…relief from a burn, insect bite, or sunburn, break open an aloe vera leaf and dab the gel directly on the affected area. 6. A strong cup of regular coffee can stop a headache in its tracks and ease symptoms of asthma. 7. If you suffer from arthritis or gout, eat cherries. Just 20 tart cherries have an…
…personally use it every day, and I encourage you to do the same. The suggested dose of ribose is 5 g (one heaping teaspoonful) mixed in water, tea, or coffee, or sprinkled on foods two to three times a day. Ribose is safe, well-tolerated, and has no known drug interactions. The brand I recommend is Corvalen…
…effective that it’s one of the performance enhancers tested for in the Olympics—athletes are limited to the equivalent of three to six cups of coffee. * Creatine monohydrate supplements can help you build bigger muscles. This compound is naturally produced by your body and helps to provide energy…
…recommend using pre-ground seed or flax oil. Instead, purchase whole flaxseeds and grind them just before consumption. To grind, place whole seeds into a coffee grinder, food processor, or blender and process for about five seconds. Now it’s your turn: What’s your favorite way to eat flaxseed? You may also…
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