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July 29, 2010

Things You Have To Learn About CoffeeAnd What They Can Do To Your System

Filed under: Coffee — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , — Francis Craig @ 8:42 am

It seems in today’s world that most adults like to have a caffeine rush first thing in the morning just to get them started. Caffeine just seems to be in most things today and we are hardly aware of it. We all know it is in coffee but it is also in coke and Red Bull as well as many other day to day things.

Our central nervous system is directly affected by caffeine that we take. This is because caffeine can work similar to many other drugs such as cocaine. Not many people know that caffeine is actually classed as a psychoactive drug.

Caffeine can be used just before you decide to have a work out as it can give you a more alert feeling and make you stronger. This is because caffeine induces adrenaline which is good for making work out a lot easier. Caffeine is also a major ingredient in Nitrous Oxide and many other performance enhancing drugs.

Caffeine has also been recognized as a pain killer. Many of the popular day to day pain killers available today have a certain amount of caffeine within them.

The down side to caffeine is that you can actually get addicted to it just like many other drugs. As it has an effect on your central nervous system it can trick the brain into becoming addicted to it.

That explains why when people do not get their daily fix of caffeine in the morning they tend to walk around as though they do not know what day it is.

3 days is all it can take to get somebody addicted to caffeine if their intake is quite regular. This makes caffeine just as addictive as many hard core drugs. This is something to think about the next time you are having your morning coffee.

For the weight watchers amongst you coffee is also full to bursting with empty calories. This is not good for trying to lose weight. The main reason for this is that every cup of coffee that you drink is inevitably being drunk with sugar, cream or milk in it which can contain hundreds of calories that you do not need. This could be rectified with taking sugar alternatives or having no sugar and black coffee.

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July 6, 2010

Try Some Of The Following Energy Beverages In Place Of Coffee

Filed under: Coffee — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , — Megan Lomax @ 10:48 am

When you are looking for something that will give you that energy you need during the day, try an energy drink as opposed to caffeine drinks or coffee. Let’s talk about three energy drinks that are very well liked by the people who drink them.

You can find hundreds of these energy drinks available for purchase, but we are just going to talk about three of the ones that are the most popular with folks. For those times when you really need some energy, try one of these out.

The energy drink that puts me in fast mode is called Sugar free Monster energy drink. It can easily be identified because the can it comes in is blue. Perhaps there is something special in it or it’s because the amount you get is more than what is in other drinks; nevertheless, it works so well for me.

With this drink, you will not experience any “crashing” when you drink it since there isn’t any sugar in it. Another added bonus is the low amount of calories that are in it.

An energy drink that really has a lot of kick to it is the Arizona Extreme Energy Shot, which is in a smaller can that is 8.3 ounces I think. Now, it does taste somewhat different that what you might think it would, but, overall, I have to say it really isn’t bad.

In most stores, you can most likely find this drink for 99 cents. That’s a pretty good buy to get that pep you need for less than one dollar.

This article would not be complete if it didn’t talk about the most famous energy drink of all – Red Bull. This one was at the forefront of the energy drinks craze and is still going strong. Get it when you are looking for an energy drink that has more flavor to it.

The third one is not exactly what you would call a drink, but the results will be the same as the other energy drinks. Try the 5 hour energy shots and you won’t get that “crash” feeling like you would with most drinks. They have been said to be all natural, so try these when you would like to have something that is on the light side.

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June 11, 2010

How Coffee Was Utilized Throughout The Ages

Filed under: Coffee — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , — Maurice Rogers @ 7:49 am

There is considerable argument as to how and when coffee was discovered. Many theories contradict and vary depending on who we talk to.

However, coffee is known to have been discovered by the west through the travels of European explorers and researchers. First noticed in Ethiopia on the African continent, farmers noticed their goats were grazing on coffee berries. The Ethiopians found out that by pounding the berry and mixing it with animal lard, they could turn them into moist little pellets.

This mixture of fat and coffee berries gave Ethiopians a portable and easy to make energy source. Most noticeably, soldiers would be issued these pellets to eat as energy supplements. In no time, these little pellets became a staple food. The cherries could also be eaten whole and had a good amount of caffeine.

There is also proof that these berries were used in the processing and manufacturing of wine. In addition, coffee was used as a food in Arabia, a region just the north and east of Ethiopia. They didn’t use coffee to drink until much later however.

The earliest versions of coffee for drinking were made from steeping raw coffee beans in cool water before fire roasting them. After they were softened and roasted, they would boil the hulls in water until a yellowish looking liquid would form. This was the first version of coffee.

By the 1000’s, coffee making still remained pretty much the same, involving soaking the coffee beans and hulls.

More advanced techniques did not appear until the 1400’s, when drying the beans before brewing was discovered. Beans were dried by laying them in the sun and let the rays do their job. The motivation behind this discovery was trying to find ways to store coffee beans better.

After that, they learned how to roast and smash them up into small granules and then mix with hot water. That is how brown and flavorful coffee was born. Now, in the 21st century, the same techniques make coffee what it is today. Not only that, but it is the most popular drink in the world, and its value as a trading commodity is second only to oil. What a long way away we are from eating slimy coffee balls.

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April 7, 2010

Hot And Cold Insulated Travel Mugs

Filed under: Coffee — Tags: , , , , , , , , , — Jeffrey Ironside @ 1:31 pm

A travel thermos, with resilient and leak-proof construction is perfect to keep a hot drink, such as tea or coffee at a desired temperature on a car journey, commute to or from work, or on a picnic.

A 14 to 22-ounce insulated thermos, with its simple drink and pour spout, and virtually unbreakable design is efficient at keeping chilled drinks, such as lemonade, sports drinks or iced tea cold for up to 12-hours or hot drinks steaming hot for up to 4-hours.

An insulated thermos comes constructed in a choice of solid materials, with the stylish stainless steel a common favorite. A travel mug with its ability to retain a high-level of flavor and freshness stands tall at 7.5 to 8.3-inches, and costs in the region of $14.95 to $38.95.

Trudeau, Aladdin, Contigo, Oxo Good Grips and Thermos Nissan all offer a quality collection of insulated mugs, with single-handed control, leak-proof lids, and double wall insulation for a solid travel beaker, which will not spill or break when mobile.

Some of the features common to a well-constructed thermos include – a convenient sized flat base to sit in most vehicle drink holders or even clips to a backpack, bag or backpack via its supplied metal loop. A soft-rubber grip handle offers extra comfort in handling, a sweat-proof design to eliminate water-rings, and a double vacuum wall for a high level of temperature retention.

Besides a thermos mug, with its ability to accept a desired volume of a hot or cold liquid, a further choice is seen in the shape of a 12 – 18-oz foam-insulated mug, which accepts a standard soda-can to keep it chilled – and for ease in drinking, a convenient sip-hole exists.

Overall, a stainless steel travel mug offers a perfect leak-proof container for insulating a hot liquid, such as coffee, chocolate or tea at all times when out traveling on the road.

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