Guest guest Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Hi all, I recently got the book "skinny bitch" and have read the first few chapters so far. They say in the book that coffee is so horrible and basically vegans should not drink coffee. I don't agree with that, of course I am addicted to coffee. But I buy organic, fair trade, bird friendly coffee. What are your beliefs about drinking coffee? christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 that it tastes like burnt mud Christine Jul 28, 2009 10:12 AM coffee Hi all, I recently got the book "skinny bitch" and have read the first few chapters so far. They say in the book that coffee is so horrible and basically vegans should not drink coffee. I don't agree with that, of course I am addicted to coffee. But I buy organic, fair trade, bird friendly coffee. What are your beliefs about drinking coffee? christine "Hobbes: Do you think there's a God? Calvin: Well, SOMEBODY'S out to get me." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 I'm not sure that coffee is very good for your health. I think the caffeine plays havoc with your adrenals etc. I would imagine you could get away with a cup a day, but wouldn't drink too much. Jo - Christine Tuesday, July 28, 2009 3:12 PM coffee Hi all, I recently got the book "skinny bitch" and have read the first few chapters so far. They say in the book that coffee is so horrible and basically vegans should not drink coffee. I don't agree with that, of course I am addicted to coffee. But I buy organic, fair trade, bird friendly coffee. What are your beliefs about drinking coffee? christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 I don't think that coffee is very good for the health.... unfortunately I am addicted to its stimulant properties! I guess its a lifestyle thing, I can't envisage being without it when not getting much sleep. Personally I would love to be able to do without it at some point. But the main thing for me is being vegan.I bet coffee tastes horribly strong and unappealing to anyone not used to it, or anybody who has avoided it for a while. "yarrow" <yarrow Sent: Tuesday, 28 July, 2009 20:48:40Re: coffee I tried to drink it in college (as a warm beverage) and kept choking on it -- could not swallow it -- and after a few tries listened to my body and gave up trying to drink it. Amy Lanou, in her new book on building bone vitality, says caffeine is one of the high-acid-producing substances that leaches calcium from the bones. (The most common calcium-leacher is animal protein, however, so you could make a case that only vegans can drink coffee...in moderation.) As a substitute, I've seen miso recommended (maybe by Dr. Andrew Weil?), but never developed the habit of drinking hot liquids, so haven't tried it. At 6:12 AM -0800 7/28/09, Christine wrote: I recently got the book "skinny bitch" and have read the first few chapters so far. They say in the book that coffee is so horrible and basically vegans should not drink coffee. I don't agree with that, of course I am addicted to coffee. But I buy organic, fair trade, bird friendly coffee. What are your beliefs about drinking coffee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 I tried to drink it in college (as a warm beverage) and kept choking on it -- could not swallow it -- and after a few tries listened to my body and gave up trying to drink it. Amy Lanou, in her new book on building bone vitality, says caffeine is one of the high-acid-producing substances that leaches calcium from the bones. (The most common calcium-leacher is animal protein, however, so you could make a case that only vegans can drink coffee...in moderation.) As a substitute, I've seen miso recommended (maybe by Dr. Andrew Weil?), but never developed the habit of drinking hot liquids, so haven't tried it. At 6:12 AM -0800 7/28/09, Christine wrote: I recently got the book " skinny bitch " and have read the first few chapters so far. They say in the book that coffee is so horrible and basically vegans should not drink coffee. I don't agree with that, of course I am addicted to coffee. But I buy organic, fair trade, bird friendly coffee. What are your beliefs about drinking coffee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 I drink a cup of coffee for my asthma each day, so it helps my health in a sense.Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellularbea mehta Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:34:41 +0000 (GMT)Re: coffee I don't think that coffee is very good for the health.... unfortunately I am addicted to its stimulant properties! I guess its a lifestyle thing, I can't envisage being without it when not getting much sleep. Personally I would love to be able to do without it at some point. But the main thing for me is being vegan.I bet coffee tastes horribly strong and unappealing to anyone not used to it, or anybody who has avoided it for a while."yarrow (AT) sfo (DOT) com" <yarrow Sent: Tuesday, 28 July, 2009 20:48:40Re: coffee I tried to drink it in college (as a warm beverage) and kept choking on it -- could not swallow it -- and after a few tries listened to my body and gave up trying to drink it. Amy Lanou, in her new book on building bone vitality, says caffeine is one of the high-acid-producing substances that leaches calcium from the bones. (The most common calcium-leacher is animal protein, however, so you could make a case that only vegans can drink coffee...in moderation.) As a substitute, I've seen miso recommended (maybe by Dr. Andrew Weil?), but never developed the habit of drinking hot liquids, so haven't tried it. At 6:12 AM -0800 7/28/09, Christine wrote: I recently got the book "skinny bitch" and have read the first few chapters so far. They say in the book that coffee is so horrible and basically vegans should not drink coffee. I don't agree with that, of course I am addicted to coffee. But I buy organic, fair trade, bird friendly coffee. What are your beliefs about drinking coffee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 I have heard that coffee can stop or improve an asthma attack. Do you have it very strong? Jo , ashley_kayei wrote: > > I drink a cup of coffee for my asthma each day, so it helps my health in a sense. > Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular > > > bea mehta <beamehta > > Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:34:41 > > Re: coffee > > > I don't think that coffee is very good for the health.... unfortunately I am addicted to its stimulant properties! I guess its a lifestyle thing, I can't envisage being without it when not getting much sleep. Personally I would love to be able to do without it at some point. But the main thing for me is being vegan. > > I bet coffee tastes horribly strong and unappealing to anyone not used to it, or anybody who has avoided it for a while. > > > > > ________________________________ > " yarrow " <yarrow > > Tuesday, 28 July, 2009 20:48:40 > Re: coffee > > > I tried to drink it in college (as a warm beverage) and kept choking > on it -- could not swallow it -- and after a few tries listened to my > body and gave up trying to drink it. > > Amy Lanou, in her new book on building bone vitality, says caffeine > is one of the high-acid-producing substances that leaches calcium > from the bones. (The most common calcium-leacher is animal protein, > however, so you could make a case that only vegans can drink > coffee...in moderation.) > > As a substitute, I've seen miso recommended (maybe by Dr. Andrew > Weil?), but never developed the habit of drinking hot liquids, so > haven't tried it. > > At 6:12 AM -0800 7/28/09, Christine wrote: > I recently got the book " skinny bitch " and have read the first few > chapters so far. They say in the book that coffee is so horrible and > basically vegans should not drink coffee. I don't agree with that, > of course I am addicted to coffee. But I buy organic, fair trade, > bird friendly coffee. > What are your beliefs about drinking coffee? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Funny you should mention that! I have very severe, steroid dependent asthma and I've found that a cup of coffee will help open the airways for me somewhat. So if my attack is mild to moderate and the inhaler and nebulizer aren't quite doing it but help somewhat, I will try a cup of coffee. I think it has about a 65% success rate <vbg>. And I'm happy for that 65% of the time it has kept me out of the hospital. Missie Harhold and Gracie the Ibizan Hound and Jeanie the Greyhound greyhounddog " Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to a man. Just as one wants happiness and fears pain, just as one wants to live and not to die, so do other creatures. " -Dalai Lama of Tibet, His Holiness, The XIV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 This is true; also good for allergies From: jo.heartworkDate: Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:15:42 +0000 Re: coffee I have heard that coffee can stop or improve an asthma attack. Do you have it very strong? Jo , ashley_kayei wrote: > > I drink a cup of coffee for my asthma each day, so it helps my health in a sense. > Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular > > > bea mehta <beamehta > > Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:34:41 > > Re: coffee > > > I don't think that coffee is very good for the health.... unfortunately I am addicted to its stimulant properties! I guess its a lifestyle thing, I can't envisage being without it when not getting much sleep. Personally I would love to be able to do without it at some point. But the main thing for me is being vegan. > > I bet coffee tastes horribly strong and unappealing to anyone not used to it, or anybody who has avoided it for a while. > > > > > ________________________________ > "yarrow" <yarrow > > Tuesday, 28 July, 2009 20:48:40 > Re: coffee > > > I tried to drink it in college (as a warm beverage) and kept choking > on it -- could not swallow it -- and after a few tries listened to my > body and gave up trying to drink it. > > Amy Lanou, in her new book on building bone vitality, says caffeine > is one of the high-acid-producing substances that leaches calcium > from the bones. (The most common calcium-leacher is animal protein, > however, so you could make a case that only vegans can drink > coffee...in moderation.) > > As a substitute, I've seen miso recommended (maybe by Dr. Andrew > Weil?), but never developed the habit of drinking hot liquids, so > haven't tried it. > > At 6:12 AM -0800 7/28/09, Christine wrote: > I recently got the book "skinny bitch" and have read the first few > chapters so far. They say in the book that coffee is so horrible and > basically vegans should not drink coffee. I don't agree with that, > of course I am addicted to coffee. But I buy organic, fair trade, > bird friendly coffee. > What are your beliefs about drinking coffee? > Bing™ brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 I'm sorry to hear you have bad asthma - it's a nasty complaint. Luckily I don't get it but my husband suffers for about three weeks each year (I presume he is allergic to one specific pollen). Jo - NATASHA HARHOLD Wednesday, July 29, 2009 6:24 PM Re: Re: coffee Funny you should mention that! I have very severe, steroid dependent asthma and I've found that a cup of coffee will help open the airways for me somewhat. So if my attack is mild to moderate and the inhaler and nebulizer aren't quite doing it but help somewhat, I will try a cup of coffee. I think it has about a 65% success rate <vbg>. And I'm happy for that 65% of the time it has kept me out of the hospital.Missie Harholdand Gracie the Ibizan Houndand Jeanie the Greyhoundgreyhounddog (AT) earthlink (DOT) net"Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to a man. Just as one wants happiness and fears pain, just as one wants to live and not to die, so do other creatures."-Dalai Lama of Tibet, His Holiness, The XIV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 31, 2009 Report Share Posted July 31, 2009 >>>> I recently got the book " skinny bitch " and have read the first few chapters so far. They say in the book that coffee is so horrible and basically vegans should not drink coffee. I don't agree with that, of course I am addicted to coffee. But I buy organic, fair trade, bird friendly coffee. What are your beliefs about drinking coffee? christine <<<< So, what did these authors have to say about coffee? What's so bad about it? I'm curious, because there's evidence from good scientific sources that indicate that coffee gets a bad rap. Here's one source: There was a study done by the Harvard School of Medicine, for instance (https://www.health.harvard.edu/press_releases/coffee_health_risk) that found that moderate coffee drinking isn't harmful. What's more, it appears to have many health benefits. It's associated with reduced levels of Type II diabetes, Parkinson's disease, dementia in the aged, gallstones, colon cancer and liver disease. That doesn't seem too shabby! I love coffee, so I'm happy to hear that it has so many health benefits. As long as it's fair traded and organic, and shade grown if possible, I don't see the harm in a few cups of joe. Cheers, Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 I don't drink it because I don't like it and the smell reminds me of my Mother lecturing me as a teenager and I could smell coffee and cigarettes on her breath.Patricia--- On Fri, 7/31/09, bantrymoon <bantrymoon wrote:bantrymoon <bantrymoon Re:coffee Date: Friday, July 31, 2009, 2:00 PM >>>> I recently got the book "skinny bitch" and have read the first few chapters so far. They say in the book that coffee is so horrible and basically vegans should not drink coffee. I don't agree with that, of course I am addicted to coffee. But I buy organic, fair trade, bird friendly coffee. What are your beliefs about drinking coffee?christine <<<<So, what did these authors have to say about coffee? What's so bad about it?I'm curious, because there's evidence from good scientific sources that indicate that coffee gets a bad rap. Here's one source: There was a study done by the Harvard School of Medicine, for instance (https://www.health.harvard.edu/press_releases/coffee_health_risk) that found that moderate coffee drinking isn't harmful. What's more, it appears to have many health benefits. It's associated with reduced levels of Type II diabetes, Parkinson's disease, dementia in the aged, gallstones, colon cancer and liver disease.That doesn't seem too shabby!I love coffee, so I'm happy to hear that it has so many health benefits. As long as it's fair traded and organic, and shade grown if possible, I don't see the harm in a few cups of joe.Cheers,Trish---To send an email to -! Groups Links<*> /<*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional<*> To change settings online go to: /join ( ID required)<*> To change settings via email: -digest -fullfeatured <*> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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