I started drinking coffee around 46 or 47 years ago now. I was a little girl and I HAD to have coffee with my grandmother. You know I just had too. lol. She had this coffee mug. Seemed Huge to me at the time, probably isn't any bigger than the one I use now though. It had this cartoon bloodhound on it, the coffee hound. Brings back good memories.
Of course at the time my coffee was mostly fresh whole milk with a bit of coffee in it. I was maybe, 4 years old or so at the time. I turned 51 yesterday and still enjoy a good cup of coffee. My Grandmother Owen, has long since crossed over to the other side. She passed away, in hospital, after a gall bladder surgery in October 1969. We were very close, I was 9 when she passed. I still miss her, she was a Grand Dame.
She stood a bit over 6 ft tall and could be quite imposing. What I remember most was brushing her long silver hair, her sour cream sugar cookies (usually baked during thunderstorms), and sharing coffee.
Perhaps we'll be able to share a cuppa on the otherside one day...
Life is a journey, enjoy a cuppa along the way.
Mary E. Robbins
307.788.0202
Robbins Run Ranch
Article Below... enjoy
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5 Surprising Health Benefits of Coffee
By Susan McQuillan
Before you put down that mug for good, there's something you should know: This caffeinated beverage may actually be a boon to your health.
The next time you enjoy a cup of coffee, enjoy the fact that it may be protecting your health.
If you're sensitive to caffeine, there's no doubt that drinking coffee, especially multiple cups of coffee, may have some adverse effects, such as nervousness, restlessness, stomach upset and insomnia. And if you're a long-time, heavy coffee drinker and you suddenly quit, you may experience withdrawal symptoms like headaches, fatigue, confusion, and mild depression. These are all symptoms associated with caffeine, however, and they are likely to affect you only if you are sensitive to caffeine.
Coffee contains many chemicals other than caffeine, including some that appear to be good for you, such as disease-fighting antioxidants and anti-inflammatory substances.
If you drink several cups a day without suffering side effects, you may well be reaping a variety of health benefits. Coffee does a few things you may not know about, such as:
Lowers blood sugar. And as a result, at least eight clinical studies have shown that heavy coffee drinkers are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes than nondrinkers and those who limit themselves to just one or two cups.
Protects against dementia and Parkinson's Diseases. Since type 2 diabetes is linked to dementia and coffee lowers the risk of developing diabetes, this may be the link.
Increases your resting metabolic rate. Your resting metabolic rate is the rate at which you burn calories when you're doing nothing more than sitting around breathing.
Lowers your risk of developing liver and colon cancer. And at the same time, coffee is unlikely to increase your risk of developing any type of cancer.
Fights cell damage. Coffee naturally contains more antioxidants than green tea, and roasting the beans brings out even more beneficial substances. Antioxidants interfere with a normal body process known as oxidation, which damages and destroys healthy cells and leads to disease.
And here's a bonus: Both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffees contain substances known to raise both total and LDL (bad) blood cholesterol levels. But if you use a filter when you brew, coffee won't raise your cholesterol because the filter catches these substances before they drip into your cup. So if you're concerned about cholesterol on the rise, stay away from espressos, lattes, and instant and pressed coffees.
Resources:
Harvard Medical School: Health Communications
http://www.health.harvard.edu/press_releases/coffee_health_benefits
Kansas State University: Nutrition News
http://www.ksre.ksu.edu/humannutrition/nutritionnews/Another_Cup_of_Coffee.htm
Oregon State University/Linus Pauling Institute: Coffee
http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/foods/coffee/
Coffee Health Benefits : Coffee may protect against disease
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Thanks so much for sharing! Coffee can be a great addition to your diet, of course in moderation (like everything else). At Global Peace Factory, we also have a love for coffee and the people who enjoy it! We are also dedicated to making a difference in the world. With every cup of coffee, or every meal that we serve we donate a percentage of every sale to a local charity.
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