Coffee is actually good for us...hurrah

[Simba1992]

We have been warned time and time again how bad coffee is for us... this is evidently not true.😳🤗

bmj.com/content/359/bmj.j5024

[Zest]

Hi Simba1992 ,

I enjoy a cup of coffee. I am going to put the kettle on now infact and make one.

Zest

[Simba1992 in reply to Zest]

Hello Zest,

Hope you enjoyed your cup of coffee☕️😊Here more reading on the benefits of coffee.

raypeat.com/articles/articl...

[Zest in reply to Simba1992]

Thanks, it's a lovely cup of coffee and thanks for that information.

I hope you're enjoying your day. Maybe you are also having a cup of coffee?

Zest

[Simba1992 in reply to Zest]

Thank you for asking. After a terrible 1,5 years without coffee on the AIP diet I've finally started to listen to what my body is craving, coffee was definitely one of the things. Now my morning and afternoon coffees make my day🤗

[Zest in reply to Simba1992]

I'm glad you're able to enjoy them again.

[Activity2004 Administrator in reply to Simba1992]

I drink coffee mostly at my job in the mornings when we have Coffee and Board Games from 10-11 am each day. If the Seniors see me drink, then it gets them up and ready to get their own cup!

[BadHare]

I have a huge one every morning, occasionally two. I'll have decaf for the second one, or later in the day, though this also has health benefits.

[colo60]

I take it that everyone drinking coffee is taking it black, just water ? no milk sugar cream etc ?

[Simba1992 in reply to colo60]

Good to take with sugar and milk or cream. Best effect on metabolism😊

[PhilFreeToAsk]

I am a bit of a sceptic even with reports from bmj. The source of these studies can often be influenced by the industry. Moderation is always the key and enjoy what you are drinking.

The article suggests more likely to have health benefits. The conclusion leaves doubt and it states that certain people should not drink it.

[Simba1992 in reply to PhilFreeToAsk]

Did you have a look at the other link I posted? Lots of links to different studies and research.😊

[PhilFreeToAsk in reply to Simba1992]

The BMJ was a meta study and posted warnings. When I saw the conclusion on fractures for women that set alarm bells ringing. Given that there is such a sedentary lifestyle now, drinking caffeinated drinks may cause problems in the long term. As I said, drink within moderation and enjoy it. Just be careful about excess consumption.

osteopenia3.com/bones-caffe...

“Bones caffeine connections do exist. Most research and books about Osteopenia and Osteoporosis make the point that caffeine use is a risk factor for bone loss. When I researched the topic, I learned that not every study concludes that caffeine needs to be eliminated completely from the diet of those trying to improve bone density. Read on to get the facts......

Most writers do agree that there are two aspect of caffeine that are important for those with Osteopenia or Osteoporosis.

1. Caffeine is a stimulant. But caffeine is also a diuretic and it is the diuretic properties that lead to a bones caffeine connection. As a diuretic caffeine increases the amount of calcium we excrete in our urine for several hours after we drink it. Many researchers see this as cause for concern of those with Osteopenia or Osteoporosis. We should not be doing things that will reduce the amount of calcium we absorb.

2. Research also shows that caffeine may interfere with the absorption of Vitamin D. Since Vitamin D is necessary for the body's absorption and use of calcium, this becomes the second ' bones caffeine' connection.”

[Simba1992 in reply to PhilFreeToAsk]

Sorry here is the link I was referring to.

raypeat.com/articles/articl...

[Hidden]

Thank you for sharing and I will enjoy my coffee even more

[Simba1992 in reply to Hidden]

☕️😊👍🏻

[Hidden]

In relation to heart issues are we supposed to be drinking decaffeinated coffee .. or not? Also I find all this researching so unreliable as every month something that was good for us before is now apparently doing us no good at all. Into

[Simba1992 in reply to Hidden]

The benefits of coffee have a solid scientific background. If coffee gives too much stimulation you should always drink it with sugar. This in fact is always recommended even for those without problems. This is a way to prevent adrenalin from spiking.

[Herman7275]

I love coffee, it helps me to have lower numbers on my sugar