Toxins in your coffee...antioxidents : )

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I, too, was trying to find out about why coffee is toxic...shade

grown, fair trade, organic coffee made with filtered water. Sounds

like health food to me : ) I have read that most Amercians get the

majority of their antioxidents from coffee.

 

 

 

 

 

, calvin weeks <clwsdj

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> After sifting though all of the posts on the toxins in coffee it

was the

> water that makes it bad.Something to do with chlorination?

> I have deep well water and after having water tested there is no

> chlorine in my water. So I will take my chances with my coffee.

> Green Mtn. southern pecan. yummy ltr and enjoy the day Calvin

Weeks

> genny_y2k wrote:

> > -Diana,

> > Someone in the group just told me about Roma coffee. Since you

are

> > giving up coffee " period " , can I have that jar of Roma in your

pantry?

> > Tee hee.

> > Smiles and hugs

> > Deanna

> > - In , diana scott

<dianascot_33@>

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> >> Wow! Quite a list of dangers of coffee! I give it up

> >> every Advent and Lent. Think it's time to give it up

> >> PERIOD. There is an unopened jar of Roma in my pantry.

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> >> Thanks, Diana

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[Guest guest]

Just because something is organic and grown under good conditions

does not make it healthy. Poison ivy is very natural as is hemlock.

 

GB

 

Coffee: How Bad is it Really?

 

By Dr. Joseph Mercola

with Rachael Droege

Although coffee is one of the most heavily researched commodities

and studies have spanned decades, there is still much controversy

surrounding its ill effects, or lack thereof, on health. Study after

study is performed--often with conflicting results--and it seems

there is always a new study out to discount the last one. Still, the

average American adult consumes over 10 pounds of coffee per year,

which amounts to a total of 2.4 billion pounds a year in the United

States alone.

 

It appears that drinking coffee may interfere with your body's

ability to keep homocysteine and cholesterol levels in check, most

likely by inhibiting the action of the vitamins folate, B12 or B6.

Coffee has been previously associated with increased risk of stroke

and rheumatoid arthritis. Studies have also shown that caffeine in

coffee can raise blood pressure and levels of stress hormones, and

if consumed in large quantities it can lead to heart palpitations,

jitters and nervousness.

 

With that said, coffee is clearly not the healthiest liquid to drink-

-the best choice is pure water--but coffee and caffeine are far less

dangerous than fruit juice or soda. While I do believe that

eliminating, or at the very least limiting, coffee should be one of

your goals, if you are in the midst of other dietary changes, such

as those outlined in my nutrition plan eliminating coffee can be put

toward the bottom of the list, and you should strive to eliminate

soda and fruit juice from your beverage list first.

 

There are, however, some important facets of coffee that you should

know before you have your next morning cup.

 

Coffee and Pregnant Women

 

Pregnant women should NEVER drink coffee. Caffeine is a stimulant

drug that easily passes through the placenta to the developing fetus

and is also transferred through breast milk.

 

During pregnancy and in infants the half-life of caffeine is

increased, which means that it will stay in your body, and your

infant's body, longer. Moreover, fetuses have no ability to detoxify

caffeine.

 

Research suggests that drinking more than 300 mg of coffee daily, or

the equivalent of two to three 8-ounce cups, may increase the risk

of miscarriage, birth defects such as cleft palate and low birth

weight, although as I mentioned above I don't believe that ANY

amount coffee is safe for pregnant women.

 

Even with moderate caffeine intake, when the woman experiences no

effects, studies have found changes in both the mother's and the

fetal heart rate and blood pressure. Preliminary studies also

suggest that drinking four cups of coffee or more per day may put

the infant at an increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome

(SIDS). Caffeine may also make it more difficult for women to

maintain necessary levels of iron and calcium, which are especially

important during pregnancy.

 

It also appears that coffee consumption is associated with increased

estrogen levels, which means an increased risk of breast and

endometrial cancer.

 

Coffee also has the issue of pesticide contamination, which is

particularly harmful during pregnancy. You can read more about this

issue below.

 

Coffee and Pesticides

 

Coffee is usually not grown in the United States and we therefore

have no control over how many pesticides are sprayed on coffee

crops. As such, coffee is a heavily sprayed crop, so drinking coffee

is likely to expose you to a dose of pesticides with each cup.

 

Pesticides have been associated with a number of health problems

such as:

 

Prostate cancer and other cancers

Parkinson's Disease

Miscarriages

If you choose to drink coffee, drinking organic coffee might reduce

or eliminate the exposure to toxic herbicides, pesticides and

fertilizers. The only drawback is that the countries where coffee is

produced probably have less control and monitoring for compliance to

organic practices along with pesticide use. Another plus of organic

coffee is that you will also be helping to protect the health of the

people working in the coffee fields, as you will be helping to

reduce their exposure to toxins as well.

 

Avoid Coffee if You Have High Blood Pressure, Insomnia or Anxiety

 

 

Since coffee is a stimulant it will only worsen the symptoms of

insomnia and anxiety and should definitely be avoided. People with

panic or anxiety disorders may find that they are especially

sensitive to caffeine and may find that even a small amount of the

stimulant exacerbates their symptoms. Similarly, the caffeine will

linger in your body for hours after you drink it, so it may keep you

up at night even if you drink it long before bedtime.

 

For those with high blood pressure, a general rule is that the more

caffeine you drink in a day, the higher your blood pressure will be.

So if you are already at the higher end of the scales, drinking

coffee will only increase your blood pressure further.

 

How to Wean Yourself Off Coffee

 

If you try to stop drinking coffee " cold turkey " you will likely

experience symptoms of withdrawal that can include severe headache,

fatigue and depression. This can be avoided by cutting down the

amount you drink gradually over a period of days or even weeks. It's

also important to drink plenty of water during the process in order

to keep your body well hydrated.

 

If you find that you miss your morning coffee-drinking ritual,

replace it with a new tradition that will also boost your health and

energy. Vegetable juice makes a great coffee replacement, and if

you're in a hurry you can try Living Fuel Rx Superfood. Both options

will give you the energy boost that you're looking for in the

morning without the negative effects of caffeine.

 

While you're in the process of weaning yourself off coffee, here are

some tips to reduce the chance of harmful effects until you can

completely eliminate it:

 

Use organic coffee. As mentioned above, coffee is a heavily sprayed

crop, so drinking organic coffee might reduce or eliminate your

exposure to toxic herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers. It will

also help the people working in the coffee fields, as they will be

exposed to fewer pesticides as well.

 

Try " Swiss Water Process " decaf. If you are going to drink

decaffeinated coffee, be sure that it uses a non-chemical based

method of decaffeination. The " Swiss Water Process " is a patented

method and is the best choice. Most of the major brands are

chemically decaffeinated, even if it says " naturally decaffeinated "

right on the container. If you are unsure of the methods, contact

the manufacturer.

 

Avoid sugar and milk. These are actually much worse for you than the

coffee itself. Don't compound the detrimental health effects by

adding milk or sugar to your coffee.

 

Only use unbleached filters. If you use a " drip " coffee maker, be

sure to use non-bleached filters. The bright white ones, which most

people use, are chlorine bleached and some of this chlorine will be

extracted from the filter during the brewing process.