Beyond the Brew
Daily Coffee Myth - Coffee Stunts Your Growth
Myth: Drinking coffee young will cause you to be short. Fact: This is nothing but a wives tale. There is absolutely zero proof that the consumption of coffee will stunt growth in any way. Parents tend to allow their children to drink soda, tea or other caffeinated beverages, but they...
Daily Coffee Myth - Coffee Helps with Weight Loss
Myth: Drinking coffee helps you lose weight. Fact: Unfortunately, coffee doesn't speed up your metabolism. The caffeine in it may suppress your appetite a bit, but it does not truly help you lose weight. To truly lose weight, you will need to exercise. Coffee may assist somewhat in appetite suppression since...
Daily Coffee Myth - Coffee Raises Cholesterol Levels
Myth: If you drink coffee, your cholesterol levels will go up. Fact: Coffee contains a compound called "cafestol" which potentially stimulates LDL cholesterol, but the compound is only found in the oil of coffee. If you make your coffee with a paper filter, you eliminate this problem. However, if you...
Daily Coffee Myth - Coffee Cures a Hangover
Myth: Coffee cures a hangover. Fact: Coffee might wake you up as a regular stimulant, which you very will might need after a late night out. However, it does nothing to actually remove the alcohol still in your system. Just to be clear, drinking coffee at the end of your...
