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Kick the Coffee: Healthy Replacements for Your Mind & Body

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According to statistics, the amount of coffee drinkers is on the rise, hitting its highest level in six years. The National Coffee Association has determined through its own survey that a whopping 64% of Americans enjoy at least one cup of coffee each day. If you’re included in that statistic of coffee drinkers, then there is also a large chance that you’re drinking more than one cup of Joe a day. Over time, it becomes a habit and can become your drink of choice.

So, what’s wrong with drinking a lot of coffee, besides the financial aspect if you’re the type that opts for the fancy coffee shop brews? Well, too much coffee is actually harmful to your health, as it has to do with too much caffeine. If you hit the point of too much caffeine, you can start to feel anxious, nervous, or jittery, and it can cause stomach aches, a fast heart rate, bad sleeping habits, loose bowel movements, and headaches. Continue reading →

Coffee Time in Chicago: 6 Perfect Spots for Travelers

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Chicago is a stunning US destination. It has everything that may interest the traveler: the best restaurants, beautiful beaches, amazing museums, exciting entertainment and friendly people around. This city is full of adventures and is ready to give you a lot of pleasant emotions.

During a trip to Chicago, you’ll probably want to just relax and take a break in order to have a cup of invigorating coffee. For this reason, we have prepared the list of the best coffee houses in Chicago. If you decide to travel by car, then it will be quite easy to find more rental cars in Chicago O’Hare Airport.

Dollop Coffee Co.

This is a very popular travelers’ cafe, which combines classic and original dishes in its menu. Dollop is a chain establishment – it has a multiple selection of locations in different regions of Chicago, including Hyde Park and Evanston.

The very first Dollop Coffee Co. was opened in Uptown (4181 N Clarendon Ave), and now it’s one of the most stylish and trendy cafes in the city with beautiful music and a great atmosphere. Here you will find many long tables at which you can get together in a group and even work on joint projects. Continue reading →

Add 2 Tbsp. Of This Coconut Oil Mixture To Your Morning Coffee To Burn Calories

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creamerDo you drink coffee every morning? If yes, the following recipe is definitely something you’ll want to try.

This coffee creamer will not only make your coffee healthier but it’ll also help boost your metabolism.

How to Make Coconut Oil Coffee Creamer

The ratios for this recipe can be adjusted to your taste. So, if you don’t like your coffee sweet, you cut back or skip the honey.

Ingredients

3/4 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup raw honey
1 tsp. Ceylon cinnamon powder
1 tbsp. raw cacao powder

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How To Make Butter Coffee For Focus

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“Combining [butter and coffee] holds a nice surprise. The butter prevents a quick caffeine spike and extends the energy boost. It can prevent the “acid” feel in the stomach, help with focus, prevent jitters and also precludes the desire for more and more cups of coffee during the day. There is not oily or greasy film in it – the blending process turns it into a creamy consistency.” ~H. Callaghan

ButterCoffeeIf a type of whole food is considered “evil,” chances are, popular opinion will reverse – just give it time. I don’t believe there are “perfect” or “evil” foods or diets. Ingredients, process and agricultural practices are a different story.

Therefore, it should be no surprise that research is turning ideas on both coffee and butter. Again, process matters. The point is not to feel guilty about your morning routine – or what you choose to consume.

If you want to have a decadent, yet energizing kick to your morning, this simple change might be it. Hint: it’s not what you think – it’s similar to a latte, but better.

A lot of us have experienced the “focus-factor” of butter. It can help with sugar cravings and vitamin utilization as well. Butter from grassfed cows is simply divine for its taste, texture and…fat! Not the weight-gaining or “artery clogging” variety.

Likewise, coffee is now heavily researched for its benefits. Yet, like butter, the processing should be watched. It also gives many people a “crash” and the jitters.

Combining the two holds a nice surprise. The butter prevents a quick caffeine spike and extends the energy boost. It can prevent the “acid” feel in the stomach, help with focus, prevent jitters and also precludes the desire for more and more cups of coffee during the day. There is not oily or greasy film in it – the blending process turns it into a creamy consistency.

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5 Uses for Spent Coffee Grounds

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Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the world. It’s grown in over 70 countries and amounts to over 16 billion pounds of beans every year. That’s a lot of beans… and when they’re only used once and thrown away, it also amounts to a huge amount of waste.

If you drink a lot of coffee or have worked in a coffee house, you have probably looked at the massive amount of coffee grounds being thrown away after one use and wondered, “isn’t there something these can be used for?” You’re not alone, researchers all over the world have wondered the same thing and explored the issue. The good news — spent coffee grounds DO have value! What potential uses for used coffee grounds have been found?

1. Remove Lead from Water

Researchers at Japan’s Kinki University investigated the possibility of using coffee grounds to remove lead from drinking water and found that, indeed, not only was it possible, but that it actually worked quite well. [1] The prospect of using coffee grounds, an overly abundant waste item, for a purpose as beneficial as removing lead from drinking water is an exciting idea!

2. Biodiesel Production

You may have heard of diesel vehicles being converted to run on discarded grease from fast food restaurants, wouldn’t it be great if discarded coffee grounds could also be used as a source of energy? Perhaps they can.

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