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It seems there’s never been a better time to quit drinking caffeine, especially if you’re hooked on energy drinks: First, there was Monster; now, the FDA is saying that 5-Hour Energy was mentioned in 90 FDA filings–including 13 deaths and 30 life-threatening events, including a ‘spontaneous abortion’ (i.e. miscarriage)–over the past four years. And we thought soda was bad. More
You know summer’s really almost over when people start buzzing about Starbucks and their infamous pumpkin spice latte. The company’s Facebook page is asking that consumers vote for which city should get the sugary drink first–but if you can’t wait (or you want a healthier version), there are plenty of DIY pumpkin spice latte recipes available online. More
Here are things that coffee can do: It can perk you up. It can possibly help you live longer. It might make IVF less effective. But among the things it isn’t known for doing? Turning a regular person who understands that “no means no” into a scary groper who inappropriately touches three teens and two adult women on the same day. Pretty sure that, regardless of how much coffee you’ve had, you should be able to keep your paws to yourself. More
When I was pregnant with both my kids, I drank a much-needed coffee every morning and then often indulged in another during the 3:00 slump. I received the okay from my doctor never thought twice about it. A friend of mine, however, swore off the stuff altogether while undergoing fertility treatments. Her doctor said that wasn’t necessary but she had already decided to eliminate things like alcohol, junk food and caffeine from her diet “just in case.” Turns out she was onto something: A recent Danish study shows that women who drink five or more cups of coffee a day are around 50% less likely get pregnant through IVF than non-drinkers. More
Because I am from the Pacific Northwest, it should come as no surprise that, prior to the start of my illustrious internet writing career, I was a barista. For a lot of years. And during that time, I learned a thing or two about how to make a pretty decent cup of coffee–but by far the most important skill I learned was how to make iced coffee that isn’t a thin, watery, disgusting mess. More
This week, we learned that our faithful cup of coffee can actually help us live longer (hooray!), but before you speed off to Starbucks for that Chocolate Cookie Crumble Frappuccino (which has 310 calories, 14 grams of fat and a whopping 40 grams of sugar), it’s worth repeating that not all coffees are created equal. But then again, you already knew that. What you may not know is how to make coffee healthier–in ways other than drinking it black. How boring would that be? So this week on Pimp My Health, we’re going to pimp your coffee. Take a look at five ways to make your cup of joe a bit healthier!
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Though Miley Cyrus seems pretty sold on the stuff, health advocates are always waffling about coffee–is it a miracle drug? Is it going to kill you? What does it all mean? But in a new (and giant) study published today in The New England Journal of Medicine, it seems that your morning cup of drip may help you reach retirement age and beyond. According to the study, it’s possible that drinking coffee helps you live longer. Or at least, the habits of being a coffee drinker might. More
Coffee lovers, rejoice. Well, almost. Scientists are now reporting that the quest for weight loss could be found in green coffee beans. So much so, that people who took a daily dose of the bean’s extract lost 10% of their body weight on average. Is that just too good to be true though? Let’s find out. More
Last I checked, Starbucks wasn’t exactly failing at their goal of caffeinating millions. But if a triple grande mocha frappucino wasn’t enough to get your buzz on, they’re now serving their own energy drink: Starbucks Refreshers™. The press release (spotted over at Eater) makes the drinks sound somewhat healthy, emphasizing that they’re made with fruit juice and green coffee extract—which, apparently, has formerly been unavailable to the masses. But even if the branding makes it seem all healthy, I have to wonder: Are they really making an energy drink that’s healthier than Red Bull? More
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If you believe the studies, coffee (in moderation) is an amazing elixer that fights skin cancer and depression, and can boost your energy before a workout. It may also be linked to lower risk of Parkinson’s disease and diabetes. You can even dip a steak in it to make it better. But all of coffee’s goodness is contingent on proper storage and preparation, as well as the cleaning of your grinder, pot, or other tools. Do any one of these steps incorrectly, and you could be left with a bitter cup of yuck. More
If you reach for caffeine when you need extra energy, read on: You could be running down your body, and missing out on three essential minerals that give you energy, naturally. Read more from Well+Good NYC, below: More
At Blisstree, we are big fans of hot tea. Matter of fact, we love it so much that many of us are ditching our morning mocha lattes in favor of a steaming cup of herbal tea. That means we’ve tried many. And the benefits–and taste–are clear. Not only can tea have a boat-load of antioxidants, but did you know it can also lower your risk of diabetes and cancer? And, it’s great for appetite control. Not to mention, the healing powers it can have to help relieve colds, insomnia, stress and fatigue. To help get you on the tea bandwagon, here is a roundup of our favorite organic teas. So not only do they deliver all the benefits listed above, but they are grown without the use of pesticides–something that just makes them all the more awesome! More
Yesterday, we asked if you thought Tim Hortons extra large coffee cups were too big. Surprisingly, most of you were pretty apathetic: 24 ounces of coffee doesn’t scare you! But, you probably won’t be buying it anytime soon, either. More
Last week, Tim Hortons announced they’d be changing their cup sizes to accommodate a new, 24-ounce extra-large coffee. Today, you can officially get a giant (no, we mean giant) cup o’ jo from the Canadian coffee and doughnut chain. Personally, I’m not crazy about the trend of super-sizing—not even coffee. But plenty of Blisstree commenters wrote in last week saying that we shouldn’t be worried. So now that you can see it in all its glory, I want to know: Do you think Tim Hortons XL coffee is too big?
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