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Friday Fitness Funnies – Coffee or Tea?

I am definitely one of those people who needs the shirt that says: Instant Person – Just Add Coffee. It’s not the caffeine so much as it is my morning ritual of having coffee. Oddly, that only began in the last decade or so. Prior to that I was a tea drinker having grown up in a British household. Since I started my way towards not smoking, I have been falling back on that tea habit because it takes more time to make the tea than it does to start the pot of coffee and there is the waiting for … Continue reading →

Is Caffeine Safe?

If you are pregnant, you may wonder if you can still enjoy your morning cup of coffee. Opinions vary on the safety of caffeine during pregnancy. Most doctors say it’s safe to have a small amount of caffeine during a normal, healthy pregnancy. This is usually limited to one cup of coffee or caffeinated beverage each day. Higher levels of caffeine have been linked to problems for the baby and mother. There is some research that suggests that heavy caffeine use can be dangerous. In some cases, a lot of caffeine in the diet can contribute to miscarriage. A lot … Continue reading →

Decaffeinating Your Diet

Do you start your day with a cup of coffee? Do you prefer tea? Do you forgo coffee and simply drink a caffenated soda instead? If you answered yes to any of these, then it’s likely you rely on a daily dose of caffeine to chase away your fatigue. 9 out 10 Americans consume caffeine in some form regularly. It is by far the most popular and legal of the mood and behavior altering drugs available in modern America. For most of us, taking in 200 to 300 milligrams of caffeine on a regular basis without worry about harm. For … Continue reading →