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The Truth About Coffee
Is coffee safe? And if so, how much?
Learn everything you need to know while supporting a worthy cause!
Coffee is consumed all over the world. It taste good, keep us awake and are sold virtually everywhere. But did you know that it's loaded with caffeine? Up until now, the medical community has remained divided on the potentially negative effects of coffee could have on overall health. But more and more studies reveal that coffee may not be safe in large quantities. And for some people, even small quantities may cause damage to delicate bodily systems.
The Truth About Coffee exposes what some industries don’t want you to know about this highly addictive substance. By reading this book, you can take real steps towards improving your health and supporting The Adrenal Foundation—an organization dedicated to promoting adrenal health education and helping individuals and families affected by adrenal disorders.
Coffee is a drug that does not add any nutritional value to food or drink. The Truth About Coffee presents a strong case for why it has never been proven safe and why coffee consumption should be monitored and, in some cases, avoided. The book digs deeper
* The darker side of coffee consumption
* Facts the beverage, confectionary and pharmaceutical industries don’t want you to know
* Coffee’s potential role in heart disease, hypoglycemia, central nervous system disorders and certain cancers
* How to improve your overall health with regard to coffee consumption
* And more
A portion from the proceeds of The Truth About Coffee will go directly to the Adrenal Foundation. It’s available in print, ebook and audiobook format. Get your copy today to support an excellent cause and learn all you need to know about safeguarding your health from the effects of coffee consumption.
Learn everything you need to know while supporting a worthy cause!
Coffee is consumed all over the world. It taste good, keep us awake and are sold virtually everywhere. But did you know that it's loaded with caffeine? Up until now, the medical community has remained divided on the potentially negative effects of coffee could have on overall health. But more and more studies reveal that coffee may not be safe in large quantities. And for some people, even small quantities may cause damage to delicate bodily systems.
The Truth About Coffee exposes what some industries don’t want you to know about this highly addictive substance. By reading this book, you can take real steps towards improving your health and supporting The Adrenal Foundation—an organization dedicated to promoting adrenal health education and helping individuals and families affected by adrenal disorders.
Coffee is a drug that does not add any nutritional value to food or drink. The Truth About Coffee presents a strong case for why it has never been proven safe and why coffee consumption should be monitored and, in some cases, avoided. The book digs deeper
* The darker side of coffee consumption
* Facts the beverage, confectionary and pharmaceutical industries don’t want you to know
* Coffee’s potential role in heart disease, hypoglycemia, central nervous system disorders and certain cancers
* How to improve your overall health with regard to coffee consumption
* And more
A portion from the proceeds of The Truth About Coffee will go directly to the Adrenal Foundation. It’s available in print, ebook and audiobook format. Get your copy today to support an excellent cause and learn all you need to know about safeguarding your health from the effects of coffee consumption.
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First published June 26, 2009
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December 20, 2014
When it comes to coffee, I’ve always been a wimp. I don’t care for the bitter taste, so I add sweetener and creamer. Makes you wonder why I drink it at all, doesn’t it? After years in the Navy, I would have my answer: for the drug effect! I drank it to stay awake and alert. This book acknowledges coffee as a tasty beverage.
The author then moves beyond the surface to examine scientific evidence for the harm done by coffee to various bodily functions. The active ingredient in coffee, caffeine, is a powerfully addictive substance. It produces drug tolerance and withdrawal.
The Truth about Coffee covers the effect of coffee on the brain and neuro-transmitters – including increased risk of stroke. It also deals with the impact of this drug on the glandular system, the digestive system, our skin, and our eyes. Excessive use of coffee can even lead to birth defects among pregnant women. Heavy coffee drinking is also a leading contributor to heart disease, including damage to heart valves. Unfortunately, shifting to decaffeinated coffee doesn’t eliminate many of these problems.
Ironically, Americans drink more coffee than others because we think we need it to stay awake. One reason for that need is poor sleep quality – made worse by drinking coffee. I could go on with more of what the book reveals about this deceptively dangerous substance, but what I’ve included is scary enough. I’ve had my last cup of coffee. That is, if I’m not too addicted.
The author then moves beyond the surface to examine scientific evidence for the harm done by coffee to various bodily functions. The active ingredient in coffee, caffeine, is a powerfully addictive substance. It produces drug tolerance and withdrawal.
The Truth about Coffee covers the effect of coffee on the brain and neuro-transmitters – including increased risk of stroke. It also deals with the impact of this drug on the glandular system, the digestive system, our skin, and our eyes. Excessive use of coffee can even lead to birth defects among pregnant women. Heavy coffee drinking is also a leading contributor to heart disease, including damage to heart valves. Unfortunately, shifting to decaffeinated coffee doesn’t eliminate many of these problems.
Ironically, Americans drink more coffee than others because we think we need it to stay awake. One reason for that need is poor sleep quality – made worse by drinking coffee. I could go on with more of what the book reveals about this deceptively dangerous substance, but what I’ve included is scary enough. I’ve had my last cup of coffee. That is, if I’m not too addicted.
February 7, 2015
This was a very interesting read, and one I'll recommend to all coffee drinkers. From the historical context to the modern testing results, there's a lot to chew on here.
There's a fair amount of intriguing information to pull from The Truth About Coffee, regardless of your initial view on the subject. From the explanation of how pesticides and the roasting process affect the body via their relationship to antioxidants, to the evidence of Stillbirth links in pregnant women, there is a well-catalogued litany of interesting fact-finding throughout.
All of that being said, I'm hesitant to become personally preachy about such a topic, as I try my best to not be the purest voice of reason for anyone or anything. Each of us has to determine our own course in life. For a doctor, an author, or anyone to dictate what we should or should not be doing is somewhat obscuring on some level. Answers are only as finite as the humans who concoct them, until science catches up with concern. There are pros and cons being unveiled on a yearly basis with many things affecting the human body, and I would be a fool to proclaim this book as the "end all" source of information on the subject of caffeine and coffee. It struck me while reading this that some of the longest living people on record mention coffee as a staple part of their diet. Everything is relative.
I will say, The Truth About Coffee made me think about my own habits. I know I enjoy a few cups of coffee a day, but I've never been one to increase my "dosage" beyond that amount, which is, based on this reading, still a fairly high level of caffeine consumption. I will work to curb that usage to a single cup, and, eventually, I may substitute something less damaging entirely. There are always ways to help one's body along through the course of life, even if some of the present assumption is anecdotal.
Much like everything in life, moderation is key. This is where The Truth About Coffee shines. It's a power-packed little read that is easy to fly through and use as a tool for future reference. I was able to read it in moderation and gain a healthy amount of information that I didn't have stored before I started. With every book of this design, that's the intended goal. Be ready for a carefully constructed and well-written piece. And keep your mind open. This is subject that demands attention. I appreciate this book being available for the broader conversation.
There's a fair amount of intriguing information to pull from The Truth About Coffee, regardless of your initial view on the subject. From the explanation of how pesticides and the roasting process affect the body via their relationship to antioxidants, to the evidence of Stillbirth links in pregnant women, there is a well-catalogued litany of interesting fact-finding throughout.
All of that being said, I'm hesitant to become personally preachy about such a topic, as I try my best to not be the purest voice of reason for anyone or anything. Each of us has to determine our own course in life. For a doctor, an author, or anyone to dictate what we should or should not be doing is somewhat obscuring on some level. Answers are only as finite as the humans who concoct them, until science catches up with concern. There are pros and cons being unveiled on a yearly basis with many things affecting the human body, and I would be a fool to proclaim this book as the "end all" source of information on the subject of caffeine and coffee. It struck me while reading this that some of the longest living people on record mention coffee as a staple part of their diet. Everything is relative.
I will say, The Truth About Coffee made me think about my own habits. I know I enjoy a few cups of coffee a day, but I've never been one to increase my "dosage" beyond that amount, which is, based on this reading, still a fairly high level of caffeine consumption. I will work to curb that usage to a single cup, and, eventually, I may substitute something less damaging entirely. There are always ways to help one's body along through the course of life, even if some of the present assumption is anecdotal.
Much like everything in life, moderation is key. This is where The Truth About Coffee shines. It's a power-packed little read that is easy to fly through and use as a tool for future reference. I was able to read it in moderation and gain a healthy amount of information that I didn't have stored before I started. With every book of this design, that's the intended goal. Be ready for a carefully constructed and well-written piece. And keep your mind open. This is subject that demands attention. I appreciate this book being available for the broader conversation.
January 27, 2015
A very informative read!
As a coffee drinker and fan of the beverage, I immediately learned of the author's stance on coffee once I began reading it. Perhaps this causes some bias, so I will base my review on how the author covers the subject, the techniques used and how the content is presented overall.
The book is informative and provides the reader with a cautionary perspective on the consumption of coffee. In addition to statistics, studies and research, the author gives anecdotal stories of individual experiences stemming from the impact of coffee and its effects on their lives. Each section of the book covers a different aspect of coffee: from its discovery and development, the history and economical growth to the impact on our everyday lives both socially and professionally. The book is divided into easy-to-digest chapters and each section was well presented and written. I found it easy to read and the history of coffee was particularly interesting to me.
While the author did an excellent job in researching and presenting the negative effects of coffee on health, life and society, it becomes very clear that the book's main objective is to support the cessation of drinking coffee. This is helpful in educating people on making a decision on changing habits, however the author does extend a lot of her own opinions into the material. This can be persuasive, though it can also have the effect of being too one-sided. Citing more scientific studies in addition to the anecdotal evidence would have been more helpful.
Overall, it was a good read. Marina Kushner definitely gives her readers a lot to think about. Making an informed decision about your health is vital and she does a superb job of helping you do just that!
As a coffee drinker and fan of the beverage, I immediately learned of the author's stance on coffee once I began reading it. Perhaps this causes some bias, so I will base my review on how the author covers the subject, the techniques used and how the content is presented overall.
The book is informative and provides the reader with a cautionary perspective on the consumption of coffee. In addition to statistics, studies and research, the author gives anecdotal stories of individual experiences stemming from the impact of coffee and its effects on their lives. Each section of the book covers a different aspect of coffee: from its discovery and development, the history and economical growth to the impact on our everyday lives both socially and professionally. The book is divided into easy-to-digest chapters and each section was well presented and written. I found it easy to read and the history of coffee was particularly interesting to me.
While the author did an excellent job in researching and presenting the negative effects of coffee on health, life and society, it becomes very clear that the book's main objective is to support the cessation of drinking coffee. This is helpful in educating people on making a decision on changing habits, however the author does extend a lot of her own opinions into the material. This can be persuasive, though it can also have the effect of being too one-sided. Citing more scientific studies in addition to the anecdotal evidence would have been more helpful.
Overall, it was a good read. Marina Kushner definitely gives her readers a lot to think about. Making an informed decision about your health is vital and she does a superb job of helping you do just that!
February 5, 2015
As I started reading this book, I felt a hint of betrayal. My red flags didn’t come from the writer’s approach, or the way the book was presented, which was more than professional and extremely well written, but from the fact that the words were talking about my friend, my pal, and my true love; coffee.
This book isn’t filled with opinions and hateful statements about coffee, but rather facts and figures, which must have taken a great deal of effort to harvest, including statistics from the FDA, Harvard study groups, and John Hopkins. I’m a fan of cold hard facts, and these are reliable sources as far as I’m concerned. From what these studies reveal, we are our own contributors to feeling poorly. I have to say this book did a great job of laying out the truth about coffee, all the way down to the organic makings of the plant.
That said; my favorite section was the historical breakdown of coffee. The timeline was well outlined, starting from the beginning, mixing facts with actual tales of folklore. The author made it clear which was which, staying true to the reliability of the book.
I understand why we flock to cafés and coffee conglomerate preppy bars in order to get our fix. And it seems that’s just what it is—a fix, as this book describes in plain text how coffee is indeed a drug.
Marina Kushner has gone to a great deal of effort to deliver her message, and it makes sense to me. I’m hesitant, as any coffee drinker would be, but the detailed reports and analytics in this book are pretty staggering. I can honestly say I’ve never considered coffee to be a bad habit, but after reading this book, I’ll consider slowing down on my own consumption. Strangely enough, doing so might give me more energy.
This book isn’t filled with opinions and hateful statements about coffee, but rather facts and figures, which must have taken a great deal of effort to harvest, including statistics from the FDA, Harvard study groups, and John Hopkins. I’m a fan of cold hard facts, and these are reliable sources as far as I’m concerned. From what these studies reveal, we are our own contributors to feeling poorly. I have to say this book did a great job of laying out the truth about coffee, all the way down to the organic makings of the plant.
That said; my favorite section was the historical breakdown of coffee. The timeline was well outlined, starting from the beginning, mixing facts with actual tales of folklore. The author made it clear which was which, staying true to the reliability of the book.
I understand why we flock to cafés and coffee conglomerate preppy bars in order to get our fix. And it seems that’s just what it is—a fix, as this book describes in plain text how coffee is indeed a drug.
Marina Kushner has gone to a great deal of effort to deliver her message, and it makes sense to me. I’m hesitant, as any coffee drinker would be, but the detailed reports and analytics in this book are pretty staggering. I can honestly say I’ve never considered coffee to be a bad habit, but after reading this book, I’ll consider slowing down on my own consumption. Strangely enough, doing so might give me more energy.
October 30, 2014
I listened to this as an audiobook and was spellbound. It's a real eye opener and I'm glad I stumbled upon it. It had the same impact on me as many of the non smoking ads out there. It delves into a wealth of disturbing facts attributable to coffee drinking that I didn't even know existed. For example: fibrocystic breast disease, birth defects, blindness, heart disease, stomach disorders, insomnia, pancreatic cancer, mood swings, skin lesions, myocardial infarction, physiological disturbances, urinary incontinence, high blood pressure, peptic ulcers, headaches and gastrointestinal disorders. Since I am getting up in age and am already starting to make fundamental lifestyle changes by quitting smoking (or trying to) and watching what I eat, I'm glad that I've come across this book and look forward to more from the author.
November 4, 2014
The truth about coffee is an interesting read, well written and certainly offers up enough reason, especially for women, to reconsider their morning addiction. It is a bit concerning to know the number of chemicals, some cancer causing in lab rats, that are found in coffee. As coffee is really my only vice, I'm hard pressed to believe I will be giving it up anytime soon. But at least I will indulge eyes wide open, and pay attention to my body should I observe any of these health issues arising, that are written about in the Truth About Coffee.
December 26, 2014
A well-researched, enlightened read. I was having headaches recently that seemed directly related to my coffee intake. When I happened upon this book, it seemed like a great opportunity to learn more about the linkage between coffee, body chemistry and withdrawal symptoms. It also surprised me with the added history lesson of coffee's origins. A good read for anyone who's thinking about cutting back or cutting out coffee for their New Year's resolutions...
December 27, 2014
I must admit I am a coffee drinker and although I probably won't quit, some of the information in this highly informative book may have me slowing down a bit. I was quite impressed by some of the amazing facts inside the pages of this book. Whether you are a coffee drinker or not, you should read this. Remember one of the big stimulants in coffee is caffeine, a substance found in a lot of other sources. Thanks to the author for bringing a little wisdom to all of us.
November 16, 2014
This book offers a lot of great information on how coffee relates to many health issues. I'm not a heavy coffee drinker but I do enjoy coffee. After reading this book, I have cut way back in my consumption. I'm all for making small changes to improve my health.
February 4, 2015
The Truth About Coffee is an extensive look at the history, the plant, effects on the brain and body when you drink Coffee. Marian Kusher, a Organic Medicine Practitioner, spells out all the negative effects coffee dose to us. She also lists many ways to end your addition to coffee.
March 11, 2010
That coffee contains acrylamide, a carcinogenic, in addition to a host of of other chemicals. The book will open many eyes.
December 28, 2014
Interesting read on coffee - not enough to stop me drinking the stuff, but good to know nonetheless :)
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