Coffee

Okay, Kristen, I was watching Dr. Perricone on Public TV last night and I definitely heard him recommend replacing coffee with green tea. He has no problem with caffeine, but says there are other ingredients in coffee that are bad for your waistline. He also said that exercising too much makes you fat.

I'm going to find out as much as I can about this and all of his other recommendations today. Darn. Just when you think you know what you're doing, Dr. Perricone comes along and blows it out of the water. x(

-Nancy
 
>Okay, Kristen, I was watching Dr. Perricone on Public TV last
>night and I definitely heard him recommend replacing coffee
>with green tea. He has no problem with caffeine, but says
>there are other ingredients in coffee that are bad for your
>waistline. He also said that exercising too much makes you
>fat.
>
>I'm going to find out as much as I can about this and all of
>his other recommendations today. Darn. Just when you think
>you know what you're doing, Dr. Perricone comes along and
>blows it out of the water. x(
>

I used to find Perricone so interesting, but now I really think he is capitalizing on a certain market like so many of the others. Interesting blog on Perricone (it made me think):


http://www.diet-blog.com/archives/2005/09/28/dr_perricone_and_weight_loss.php

I'm staying with my coffee (dark and dirty):)

http://www.coffeereview.com/reference.cfm?ID=122

Robin:)
 
I'm with you, Robin. I dare anybody to even try and pry my coffee mug from my hands}(

Really, I think the caffeine from 1 or 2 cups a day may even help with weight loss--at least that's always been my understanding, but I'm quick to point out that I'm NOT an expert;)

Michele
 
You're right, Robin. I just found several websites that talk about Perricone's lack of studies, etc. Apparently, he is not that well-respected by other doctors.
 
>Okay, Kristen, I was watching Dr. Perricone on Public TV last
>night and I definitely heard him recommend replacing coffee
>with green tea. He has no problem with caffeine, but says
>there are other ingredients in coffee that are bad for your
>waistline. He also said that exercising too much makes you
>fat.
>

I definitely recommend green tea (or maté or white tea) instead of coffee. It has so many benefits because of the antioxidants, and the ECGS (which can help burn fat).

There is an acid in coffee that, according to Chinese medicine, affects the intestinal tract and the production of immune cells there.

Exercising too much making one fat? That's a harder one! Maybe because of stress and the creation of cortisol, which causes more fat to be store around the abdomen? Maybe because of not controlling one's appetite?
 
I drink coffee like a fiend and have never had it cause a problem with weight loss...all I can suggest to cut some fat/cals is to use fat free milk/creamer and maybe try Splenda to sweeten...but considering you only drink 2 cups a day, I don't know that I'd worry about changing ANYTHING to be honest....
 
I used to be a Diet Coke fiend. When I went to WW in 2001 I went down to 1 (with caffeine) a day.

Late last month I stopped drinking diet soda altogether, and have switched to caffeinated green or white tea in the morning and decaf green tea. I'm really curious to see what happens!!

Runner's World always recommends caffeine as a possible aid to your workouts.

I guess I'm glad I've never cared much for coffee. When I was diagnosed with diabetes at age 10 almost 19 years ago, diet sodas became my savior. Now, I'm scared of what they've done. For now, I'm sticking with tea!
 
Oh, I definitely agree that Green tea is wonderful (I certainly have a cup of it now and then), but there is no way I'm giving up my healhy cup coffee for tea...hehehe. Just the smell of the coffee brewing can wake me up in the morning with a smile...ahhhh....:) That has never happened with Green Tea. Yep, the coffee with all its wonderful antioxidants and aroma stays.:)

Robin:9
 
>Just the
>smell of the coffee brewing can wake me up in the morning with
>a smile...ahhhh....:)

Oh, I love the SMELL of coffee (especially some of those flavored ones, like vanilla-hazelnut...yummy), but I've never liked the taste. I'll stick with my teas!

Just be sure if you ARE drinking coffee to please drink fair-trade coffee, and especially forest-grown coffee. Coffee production can be very detrimental to the environment, with forests being cleared to create coffee plantations (and often, the balance of power in the countries where the coffee is grown being turned around, as men are more likely to be hired for the plantations). Forest-grown coffee retains the natural forest. And fair-trade coffee makes sure that inhabitants of the area where the coffee is grown get a fair wage.
 
I'm very hesitant to believe that one thing alone will off-rail weight loss intentions. I've known MANY skinny people both healthy and unhealthy, that have LIVED off of coffee. Even consuming sugar will not make you gain weight per se. If the only thing I ate all day was one large chocolate shake, I'm pretty sure I would still lose weight. I would be hungry and unhealthy, but I know I would lose weight. It's not the chemical, it's the dose that kills you!
Carolyn
 
>Just be sure if you ARE drinking coffee to please drink
>fair-trade coffee, and especially forest-grown coffee. Coffee
>production can be very detrimental to the environment, with
>forests being cleared to create coffee plantations (and often,
>the balance of power in the countries where the coffee is
>grown being turned around, as men are more likely to be hired
>for the plantations). Forest-grown coffee retains the natural
>forest. And fair-trade coffee makes sure that inhabitants of
>the area where the coffee is grown get a fair wage.

I would really like to be sure. How can I be sure??? I know just buying it from a health food store doesn't assure that.

Robin
 
Hi Robin

I buy fair trade coffee from a local roaster that sells his coffee in a local upscale market. The bags are marked "Fair Trade" on the outside and while that is no guarantee that the coffee IS fair trade, I feel I have to take them at their word. They also give out pamphlets about the fair trade program. I would look for "Fair Trade" in bold print on the front of the packaging.

Michele
 
>Hi Robin
>
>I buy fair trade coffee from a local roaster that sells his
>coffee in a local upscale market. The bags are marked "Fair
>Trade" on the outside and while that is no guarantee that the
>coffee IS fair trade, I feel I have to take them at their
>word. They also give out pamphlets about the fair trade
>program. I would look for "Fair Trade" in bold print on the
>front of the packaging.
>

Thanks Michele,
I will definitely make sure I double check ;-)

Robin:9
 
>I would really like to be sure. How can I be sure??? I know
>just buying it from a health food store doesn't assure that.
>

It would most definitely be indicated on the label.
If it doesn't say it, it's not!
>
 
>>I would really like to be sure. How can I be sure??? I know
>>just buying it from a health food store doesn't assure that.
>>
>
>It would most definitely be indicated on the label.
>If it doesn't say it, it's not!
>>
>

It's Allegro coffee from Whole foods and it is supposed to be A-Okay ;-) Who really knows like Michele says.....I really do hope it is okay.


Robin
 
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