Can you Start your Day without a cup of Coffee?

My thoughts are no! I can NOT. My Doctor says.....

My body says 5+ cups per Day!

Do I really need coffee or drinks with caffeine?.....YES!

Am I the only one? Does my body obsess over caffeine?.....YES!

When I don't get my coffee upon waking up, I find myself to be sluggish and moody!

Finally, does caffeine rule my life?.....I say no, but I have a better Day with it, then without it!

The Facts of the matter:

Long-term drinking up to 6 cups of coffee a day may decrease risk for dying from heart disease in women.

A small cup of coffee a day may decrease the risk for developing dementia.

Puroast Low Acid Coffee has conducted both chemistry and consumer research to confirm its claims that its great tasting, gourmet coffee provides symptom relief for those with stomach problems caused by their morning brew. LOL, I thought you might like this one!

The researchers found that coffee bitterness is due to two main classes of compounds: chlorogenic acid lactones and phenylindanes, both of which are antioxidants found in roasted coffee beans

Caffeine may help older women protect their thinking skills.

Drinking coffee can help ward off type 2 diabetes and may even help prevent certain cancers, according to panelists discussing the benefits

For some people, the day doesn't begin until they have had their third cup of coffee. And while these slaves to Starbucks often make light of their coffee compulsion, Laura Juliano says a physical dependence on caffeine is no laughing matter.

Coffee addicts who switch to decaf for health reasons may not be as free from caffeine's clutches as they think.

Drinking coffee, especially when it is decaffeinated, may be associated with a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.

Drinking coffee may be related to a reduced risk of developing the liver disease alcoholic cirrhosis.

Does your coffee, tea or soda contain caffeine, despite its decaf label or the absence of caffeine on the ingredient list? You may soon be able to test the beverage yourself. HA, what a waste of money or a big scam!

Good health news for coffee drinkers, but study points to possible link between cola consumption and the risk of hypertension. Women with a serious caffeine habit and a family history of alcohol abuse are more likely to ignore advice to stop using caffeine during pregnancy....well....could be true?

Specialty gourmet coffee, sometimes called premium coffee, is exceptional coffee beans grown only in ideal coffee producing climates.

The type of coffee bean you choose is very important. The coffee beans that you choose should be well roasted, not burned.

Coffee full of caffeine may be healthier and decaf coffee may cause heart problems.Whats the use of drinking it if you have less caffeine?

Habitual coffee drinking is not associated with an increased risk of hypertension in women, men look it up.... Consider where you get most of your caffeine. Caffeine is in coffee, tea, cola drinks, chocolate and some over the counter medications. Hot cocoa and chocolate have very small units of caffeine when compared to coffee, so forget about the sugar, BLA!

Determine how much caffeine is safe for you by checking with your physician or registered dietitian and keeping track of how much coffee you consume.Coffee is the most popular food consumed at breakfast, however, one might wonder if there are health risks associated with drinking coffee. Coffee is the chief source of caffeine, but soft drinks run a very close second. Some people Can't seem to start the day without a cup of coffee. Caffeine taken in the morning has effects on the body that persist until bedtime and amplifies stress consistently throughout the day.

Caffeine is the most widely used neurostimulant in the world and it has been shown that 79 percent of the US population drinks coffee or other beverages containing caffeine at least occasionally. A Pepsi every now and then dose not hurt...

Although coffee is mainly known as a sleep suppressant there are those who consider coffee to have many health benefits. Food and beverage connoisseurs have good repect for a premium cup of coffee. Any establishment or coffee shop that wants to serve the best coffee possible, must first dedicate their efforts to managing the entire production process, from importing to roasting to blending...NO not Star_B's... When you enter a coffee house, you have a multitude of drink choices like cappuccino, straight shot and many blends of coffee served several ways. Sometimes knowing what to order can be overwhelming unless you know what you are getting. After all, who wants to pay an outrageous amount of money for a mystery drink that you may not even like ( banana mocha???)? New information suggests that your morning cup of coffee may be a healthy part of a nutritious breakfast, YES I thought so, somrthing that makes you feel so good can't be bad. Research by scientists of Human and Ecological Risk Assessment has shown that automatic drip coffee makers can remove up to 85% of both copper and lead in tap water.~ Guess coffee is not so bad after all! LOL

PS,

Live a Greener Life, you will love it! =) Be Blessed!

It's up to us to show that this grassroots movement will do what it takes to change politics in America.
Obama for America

Lexi

I will post all my Granny's secret receipt's if you promise not to tell....=)

I ADDED Nana's Holiday Baked Sweets & Treats group for all of us that love to eat and of course cook. ok, I'M A HOLIDAY COOKER.....

I thought this would be a great way for all of us to share our prize winning dishes with each other.

*Check the bottom of the post for my gumbo secret*

I always look for new things to cook, so I have started everyone off with a few Creepy treats for Halloween! CHECK THE GROUPS POST FOR MORE DETAILS.

YUM ~ YUM ~ YUM

For Thanksgiving I will post my Nana's Famous Gumbo receipt straight from New Orleans, Louisiana, I guarantee it will knock your socks off....

Thanks to all that want to join and have their favorite foods reviewed. Send in your dishes and we will have a delicious time together!

As a child most of our holidays were full with this great dish!

Gumbo is a Louisiana soup or some might consider it a stew.....

Gumbo is a cuisines of many regions ~ Indian, French, Spanish, and African cultures

These regions creates my culture and and the rich, flavorful foods we have to offer.

With such a variety of flavor, seasoning and taste, this homemade Gumbo is more like

a pot of gold....Enjoy

Ingredients:

• 1 cup vegetable oil

• 1/2 cup flour

• 2 cups chopped onions

• 10 ribs celery, chopped

• 1 bell pepper diced

• 2 pounds chicken breast cut into strips and remove bone

• 10 cups chicken broth, base

• 4 large tomatoes, diced

• 2 pounds Med. Or Lg. Shrimp

• 3 pounds king crab legs and claws

• 1/2 teaspoon sugar

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

• 2 large dried bay leaves

• 1/2 cup fresh minced parsley

• 2 teaspoons dried leaf thyme

• 2 teaspoons dried leaf basil

• 2 teaspoons dried leaf oregano

• 1 teaspoon sage

• 1 teaspoon pepper

• 2 pounds scallops

• 1 quart oysters drained

• 1 pound baby shrimp

• 2 pound fish fillets, such as catfish or other firm white fish, cut in 1-inch pieces

• hot cooked rice

• gumbo file powder

Preparation:

In med. saucepan, combine flour and oil; mix well. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring constantly, about 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture turns a light red-brown. Place flour and oil mixture in a large pot and add chicken broth. Stir in all remaining ingredients except seafood and rice.

Cook your pot of rice.

Add your Seafood to the pot after your gumbo has been cooking on low for 2 hours, cook for about 15 more minutes then allow to cool down and enjoy!

Lexi