I stopped coffee. My sugar levels went up and my weight went up too. Coffee kept me working hard. It also affected my bowel movement negatively. So no coffee meant lazier, more nutritious lifestyle.
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Coffee reduces risk of Type 2 Diabetes; okay to add cream, but not sweetener
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Re: Coffee reduces risk of Type 2 Diabetes; okay to add cream, but not sweetener
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Absolutely fine if used for ADHD, but it’s not the same question because the effects on people without ADHD are different.
I think the question above was about side effects, is there a reason to believe they are any different with and without ADHD? Even regarding the main effect, my understanding is that it's "concentration boost" in both cases, just seen more socially acceptable for people who lack concentration in the first place. Is there any study that would demonstrate the difference?
Real question was what about the Type 2 diabetes in these users (with and without adhd)
Re: Coffee reduces risk of Type 2 Diabetes; okay to add cream, but not sweetener
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Also: Does the addition of milk to coffee nullify or reduce its antioxidant effects, the way it reportedly does to tea?
Does "antioxidant" there just refer to tannin, really? If you like tea strong, it's necessary to add some milk to bind to some of the tannins so it remains drinkable and doesn't try to turn your esophagus to leather.
I don't think so. I remember hearing about it when some study came out, but can't find the exact reference.
Try a search on "milk neutralizes beneficial compounds in tea"
One result: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/the-benefits-of-tea-wit...
Re: Coffee reduces risk of Type 2 Diabetes; okay to add cream, but not sweetener
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Try better coffee. Seriously. Get LIGHT-roast beans, grind them yourself, and get a Chemex. Dark-roasted coffee is shitty beans that are burned to cover up their poor quality: https://medium.com/@stoffel.brian/the-real-reason-coffee-at-...
I have tried so many coffees. I have a 25 bar espresso machine (15 bar? i forget), a bunn commercial vacuum-flask machine, a generic k-cup and a french press. I've done cold brew myself, many many times. I've had every brew at CB&TL, starbucks, The Human Bean, Dutch Bros coffee co. I've tried most brands and most roasts. I do like light roasts, except i "feel" they're a bit too caffiene-y. I just really like tea, mor…
You're not wrong; light roast is reportedly higher in caffeine.
What I find interesting is that pour-over produces such better results than a drip coffee maker, which seems to be doing essentially the same thing. I guess having the grounds totally submerged makes that much difference.
I'm sure someone has rigged up a microcontroller-based automated pour-overer.
Re: Coffee reduces risk of Type 2 Diabetes; okay to add cream, but not sweetener
#145Earlier quoted context omitted.
Try better coffee. Seriously. Get LIGHT-roast beans, grind them yourself, and get a Chemex. Dark-roasted coffee is shitty beans that are burned to cover up their poor quality: https://medium.com/@stoffel.brian/the-real-reason-coffee-at-...
This. I would also consider a V60. Note the grinder is the most important bit and should set you back at least 10x as much as the brewer. Note also that pour over coffee is a skill and it will take a while to learn to brew nice coffee that can be (should be) enjoyed black. Also, if you buy "speciality" beans then their highest level of roast is still lighter than what Starbucks would call "light".
Definitely. A good grinder is essential, otherwise you can't even get repeatable results.
I have the Baratza Virtuoso and it has been rock-solid for years. I've never even cleaned it...