By Natural Blaze Coffee might seem to have become the premier symbol of our modern fast-paced lifestyle. Often used as a quick wake-up, midday pick-me-up, or to get through a late-night cram session for school or work, coffee as a beverage is only increasing in…
By Amanda Froelich Did you catch the recently-posted article, “The Environmental Cost of Your Pumpkin Spice Latte”? Yeah, it’s pretty compelling stuff. And believe me, I don’t like thinking about life without pumpkin spice any more than you do. In fact, it’s why I developed…
When coffee beans are processed and roasted the husk and silverskin of the bean are removed and unused, and often are left behind in fields by coffee producers. Food science and human nutrition researchers at the University of Illinois are interested in the potential of…
By Tyler Durden Apparently, beer and wine aren’t the only beverages containing surprisingly high levels of glyphosate, a purported carcinogen and one of the most widely used herbicides in the world (it’s the main ingredient in the weed killer Roundup). Swiss food and beverage behemoth…
Drinking more coffee may help reduce the risk of developing gallstones (GSD), according to a new study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine. Among 104,493 individuals, those who drank more than six cups of coffee per day had a 23% lower risk of developing…
By Mayukh Saha We all know how our oceans are choking from plastic. This is a menace which seems to have no end! Single-use plastic is one of the most time-consuming things to get rid of, yet their use doesn’t seem to slow down. So…
Scientists from the University of Nottingham have discovered that drinking a cup of coffee can stimulate ‘brown fat’, the body’s own fat-fighting defenses, which could be the key to tackling obesity and type-2 diabetes. The pioneering study, published today in the journal Scientific Reports, is…
By Mac Slavo Coffee is an important survival item! Well, for some it is, for others, maybe not. But even without electricity, we can still enjoy a piping hot cup of coffee! BEAN STORAGE Coffee beans last up to three years if stored properly, so…
By Atypical Sapien Note from Daisy: When I saw this incredibly useful post over in the forum, I knew I had to share with you guys for two reasons: first, to show you how awesome our forum is and secondly, to provide this fantastic information….
By Melissa Kravitz When you wake up bleary-eyed and craving caffeine, the last thing you may be thinking about (or want to be thinking about) may be how your coffee consumption is ruining the planet. But just as we’re all adjusting to using aluminum straws…
By Mat Lecompte, CPT About Caffeine Allergy If you’re like most North Americans, you probably start your day with a cup of coffee or two. About 90% of Americans participate in this morning ritual to help stimulate their central nervous system and provide a little extra…
By Dr. Scott Graves, Natural Blaze The way many people consume coffee today is not healthy. This article was not written to debate whether coffee consumption is healthy or not, but rather to address how many people consume coffee in unhealthy ways. I love coffee. It is…
By Lauren Stralo, Lehigh University Coffee represents a multi-hundred-billion dollar industry, consumed almost entirely by industrialized nations while being cultivated, harvested and exported by the world’s poorer nations. And although there has been recent attention to Fair Trade coffee—which brings more economic benefits to growers—Fair…
By Karen Foster Like it or not, caffeine holds a prominent spot in the modern-day diet. Be it coffee, green tea, regular tea or even energy drinks, they all contain caffeine and are harbingers of many health benefits. Mixing this one oil with your daily…
By Lisa Egan Java junkies, the scientific community has some delicious news for you. The findings of four recent studies add to the growing body of research that shows coffee offers some pretty impressive health benefits. Study 1 Some studies suggest that drinking three to…
By Brandon Turbeville A new story is sweeping the news regarding a controversial “herbal coffee.” Recently, New of Kopi Jantan Tradisional Natural Herbs Coffee, which was marketed as a male enhancement product has come under fire by the FDA for including undisclosed ingredients. the most…
By Zen Vuong Here’s another reason to start the day with a cup of joe: Scientists have found that people who drink coffee appear to live longer. Drinking coffee was associated with a lower risk of death due to heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, and…
By Eileen L. Wittig Before you label me, I am not a crazy cat lady. I’m not even a cat lady. I tried having a cat once – that experiment lasted about a week. The cat was clingier than my friend’s ex-boyfriend and pretty much killed…
By Chin Moi Chow, University of Sydney Caffeine and napping have something in common. Both make you feel alert and can enhance your performance, whether that’s driving, working or studying. But some people are convinced that drinking a coffee before a nap gives you an extra…
By Wes Annac, Editor, Culture of Awareness & Openhearted Rebel I recently switched from coffee to tea after learning that the latter can be healthier. I like coffee, but I don’t like adding sugar and I’ve had trouble finding healthy creamers with a good taste….
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