Tag: Beverage News
5 Cups of Coffee a Day can be Lethal
A new study has found that drinking 5 cups of coffee a day even if decaffeinated can cause obesity and chronic disease. The study revealed that higher doses of coffee double the fat around organs in the abdomen, a type of fat that causes deadly conditions. Chlorogenic Acid (CGA), a ... more
Read moreKick-start your day with lemon and water
Packed with antioxidants and other health benefits, a glass of water with the juice of half a lemon revitalises the body and mind. Here are 10 reasons to drink it first thing: 1 Supports the immune system: The juice of half a lemon in a glass of water is rich ... more
Read moreConsuming Less Sugar-Sweetened Beverages May Reduce Kidney Stone Risk
Twenty percent of American males and 10 percent of American females will experience a kidney stone at some point in their lifetime. Often, these patients will be advised to drink more fluids as a way to prevent future stone formation. Now, new research from Brigham and Women”s Hospital finds that ... more
Read moreGreen Tea has Small Effect on Cholesterol
Green tea, taken in capsule or drunk as beverage can lower the ‘bad’ cholesterol level, according to a US study. Study was published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association wherein, the past twenty clinical trials were analysed. The trials included in this review included a total of 1,415 ... more
Read moreStudy Finds That Drinking Water Has Little Or No Effect On Resting Energy Expenditure
A study presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Liverpool has found that drinking distilled water has virtually no effect on resting energy expenditure, while mineral water has only a very small effect. The research is by Nathalie Charrière and Professor Abdul Dulloo at the University of Fribourg, ... more
Read moreSugary soft drinks linked to raised risk of diabetes – Beverage News
‘One soft drink a day increases Type 2 diabetes risk by a fifth,’ The Independent warns, reporting on a European study that has examined the relationship between type 2 diabetes and sugary drinks. The study – one of the largest of its kind – found strong links between sugary drink consumption and an increase in a person’s ... more
Read moreFive ways juicing could help save your life
Far more than just a passing health fad, juicing raw fruits and vegetables every day continues to be one of the best ways to obtain fresh, bioavailable nutrients in therapeutic, health-transforming doses. The short-term health benefits of juicing include things like increased energy levels and digestive relief, while the long-term ... more
Read moreCan drinking coffee make you go blind?
Switching to decaf could save your sight, claims the Daily Mail. The newspaper reports that drinking three or more cups of coffee a day is linked with vision loss and blindness. The story is based on a study that looked at the association between caffeine consumption and exfoliation glaucoma. Exfoliation ... more
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