Comments on: Is Coffee Healthy?

By: Alicia

Alicia — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 14:59:26 +0000

do you have a recommended plastic free or non toxic coffee bean grinder?

By: Katie Wells

Katie Wells — Wed, 13 May 2020 03:15:46 +0000

In reply to Kate. I didn't have any issues with it, but always check with your OB or midwife if you have concerns. This is my favorite regular coffee and they have decaf as well that's really good!

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 12 May 2020 20:24:53 +0000

Do you know if four sigmatic is safe to take during pregnancy since it has adaptogens in it ? Also what decaf coffee brand do you drink ?

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 16:21:14 +0000

My question is , which I’ve asked Keurig and never received a reply, does coffee brewed in a Keurig have the same health benefits as coffee brewed in a more conventional way (percolator, drip, etc.)? Does it have the same amount of antioxidants as coffee brewed in a more conventional way?

By: Katie - Wellness Mama

Katie - Wellness Mama — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 13:35:03 +0000

In reply to Laura F.. I do, but I limit it quite a bit and often I'll stick to decaf instead...

By: Laura F.

Laura F. — Fri, 03 Nov 2017 12:16:55 +0000

Katie, do you drink coffee while pregnant? I know some women give it up all together and other women limit themselves to 200mg of caffeine per day (or less) while pregnant, but I am curious to see if you’ve researched this topic and, if so, what your research has showed. I really respect your thoughts on these matters. Thanks so much!

By: Kim Smyth

Kim Smyth — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 21:33:26 +0000

I love my morning coffee, yet I can go without it now that I found bone broth protein and coffee essential oil. The way I normally drink mine when I do drink it is to make bulletproof coffee. That way I only need one cup a day, it gives me all the beneficial fats I need from the coconut oil and butter, and I feel full and satiated until lunch, even if I skip breakfast-who would do that? ?
Honestly though, I prefer to drink my coffee every morning when possible and I find it gives me a little boost and helps mental clarity. Thank goodness for my Ninja, it makes the ingredients completely mix together so I have a nice froth on top and not coconut oil on my lips (which bothers some people). I just mix my hot coffee with a T of grassfed butter, a T of coconut oil, a pkt of Pyure and a healthy shake of Ceylon cinnamon. Blend it up and enjoy!

By: Ellen

Ellen — Sat, 19 Mar 2016 15:37:49 +0000

Coffee…sigh….my one true addiction. I have a love-hate relationship with it. I love coffee but it does not like me. It blasts my hormones, disrupts my sleep, and pummels my adrenals. And that’s with only 4-6 oz a day. If I conveniently “forget” how rough coffee is on my (like the true negotiating addict I am) and I start drinking a full cup a day, within a week I am exhausted, achy, overtired from shallow sleep, suffering indigestion and even some IBS symptoms, and overall unwell. When I can stay coffee-free, I feel SO much better.

By: Wellness Mama

Wellness Mama — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 21:33:29 +0000

In reply to Briana. I consume it in moderation... not every day and sometimes decaf.

By: Briana

Briana — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 19:41:05 +0000

What are your thoughts on coffee during pregnancy?

By: Hannah

Hannah — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 15:36:22 +0000

I heard on your podcast that coffee first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach, is bad form for achieving balanced hormones.
Do you have a time preference or food accompaniment that is best?
I don’t have it everyday, but I prefer morning when I do! I just want to savor it with out the guilt!:)

By: Dana

Dana — Sun, 27 Dec 2015 19:29:11 +0000

Hi wellness mama!! Where do you get your coffee from? And so you get while beans? Wondering if it’s best to use a French press or just a coffee maker?…. Thanks for the help? Also… When pregnant or nursing so you do decaf or is regular coffee fine?

By: Phillipa

Phillipa — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 02:39:39 +0000

For the first 48 years of my life I had no coffee or other caffeinated drinks. The last two I slowly increased coffee consumption up to 1-4 cups a day. I was slowly having more and more water weight and inflammation. It is not gluten as I have been free of that for years. Anyway I’m very sensitive to progesterone. I started researching coffee’s effect on estrogen and decided to cut to one cup a week. Amazing difference immediately. I miss the coffee but gaining weight is not worth it!

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 11:55:41 +0000

DRINKING ORGANIC COFFEE TASTES BETTER MOSTLY BECAUSE YOU KNOW IT DOESN’T CONTAIN ALL THOSE PESTICIDES AND BECAUSE COFFEE GENERALLY ISN’T CONSIDERED A NECESSARY FOOD DRINKING A PURE FORM OF IT SEEMS MORE ENJOYABLE.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 11:48:04 +0000

In reply to Karen. ARTICLE IN THE AMA HAS THEIR FINALLY ADMITTING THAT SALT DOES NOT CAUSE HEART PROBLEMS OR HYPERTENSION. REGULAR TABLE SALT IS HIGHLY PROCESSED AND STRIPPED OF MINERALS EXCEPT FOR SODIUM CHLORIDE SO DON'T USE IT. HIMALAYAN SALT IS PROBABLY THE BEST

By: Rana

Rana — Sat, 18 Oct 2014 00:59:28 +0000

Dear Katie,

Great post, you got me reconsidering the source of my coffee!

I agree on not consuming coffee on daily basis. Personally, I drink coffee once in a while.
You listed coffee benefits. However, coffee has side effects such as anxiety and sleep disorders. In addition, it isn’t good for people with acid reflux or heartburn.
Moreover, caffeine impairs insulin action (Collazo-Clavell, 2012). Although it doesn’t affect blood sugar levels in healthy adults, it does in diabetic patients. “if you have type 2 diabetes, the impact of caffeine on insulin action may be associated with a small, but detectable rise in blood sugar levels, particularly after meals”(Collazo-Clavell, 2012).
People react to coffee differently. As you mentioned, choosing good coffee quality and moderate consumption is the best.

I got curious. Does organic coffee taste better than conventionally coffee?

Regards,
Rana
Collazo-Clavell, M. (2012). Diseases and conditions: Type 2 diabetes. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/type-2-diabetes/expert-answers/blood-sugar/faq-20057941

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 01:29:18 +0000

Good post — wonderful blog!

I’m an avid coffee drinker, and do it by choice. Looking at what people drink, I think there are two additional problem to discuss in conjunction with coffee consumption.
1– sugar. Whether you add sugar or artificial sweeteners, this is where your problem is, not so much with the coffee itself. Most (if not all) of the “fun” “trendy” drinks out there are exceptionally loaded with sugar. For me, sugar is the enemy. There is rarely good or any stevia offered with your coffee, and those sugary syrups are everywhere.
2– cost. How much money are you spending on your coffee, and are you really counting it? I think that being proactive about your budget is an essential ingredient in a healthy lifestyle. If you buy one cup (just one! most coffee drinkers have more) a day, it would run you between $3 and 5$. Lets say, $4 on average. $4 a day, 25 days a month (maybe you make your coffee at home on some days), that is $1200 a year!!!!! Can you perhaps think of something better you could do with $1200?

Keep up the good work!
Rachel

By: Francois Theberge

Francois Theberge — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 15:59:06 +0000

In reply to hanna.

“but for most females they have a huge impact on hormones,”

I’d love to read credible sources regarding this statement. I did an in-depth research on coffee recently available and couldn’t find anything credible, apart from the precautions one should take during pregnancy.

Oh! I read lots of claims and opinions but they were just that…claims and opinions.

By: Maria

Maria — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 23:08:42 +0000

Great article! One additional consideration that might be worth mentioning though is how the coffee is prepared. Its not as big of a deal in america because most people drink drip coffee, but boiled coffee (e.g. french press, turkish coffee, cold press coffee) is associated with increased circulating levels of several inflammatory markers . So if you have any sort of inflammatory condition it might be worth it to avoid the french press, even if you like the taste better.

By: Katie - Wellness Mama

Katie - Wellness Mama — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 02:36:11 +0000

In reply to Kristen. Good point. I'll work on a review post on this.