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Super-subs: Boost your energy with these coffee substitutes

June 14, 2023 -

Rooibos

Native to South Africa, rooibos means "red bush" in the Afrikaans language. This fruity and slightly sweet tea often sold in either loose-leaf or bag form only takes 10 minutes to steep in hot water.

Rooibos also boasts a lower tannin content compared to coffee and tea. While tannins possess antioxidant properties, they also inhibit the amount of iron a person can absorb.Chicory root

Chicory can be ground, roasted and brewed as it is similar to coffee in taste ...

Study reveals the power of COFFEE against COVID-19 infections

February 22, 2024 -

The first study published in Cell & Bioscience last November found that drinking approximately one to two cups of coffee daily is enough to inhibit COVID-19 infections caused by different strains of SARS-CoV-2. In particular, it found that the consumption of coffee addressed infections caused by the original SARS-CoV-2 strain and its subsequent variants – the B117 alpha strain, the B16172 delta strain and the B11529 omicron strain.

The study authors from Taiwan examined ...

Coffee nap: The brain benefits of combining caffeine with sleep

July 19, 2023 -

What's in a cup of joe

Coffee is the most abundant source of caffeine in the human diet. Caffeine is a bitter-tasting chemical that's naturally found in more than 60 different plants, and it's what gives coffee its stimulant effects.

One cup of coffee contains 95 to 200 milligrams (mg) of caffeine, and it's enough to increase your alertness, improve your focus and make you feel energized. Caffeine reaches its peak levels in your blood one hour after drinking coffee, and ...

Ludicrous: Black lawyer wants to legalize crimes to eliminate them “because criminal behavior is just black culture”

February 25, 2024 -

In an appearance on MSNBC's Black History and Culture special titled "Black Men in America: Road to 2024" on Feb. 4, civil rights attorney Ben Crump played pool with MSNBC contributor Charles Coleman Jr. and civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton as they discussed police brutality and the Biden administration’s justice system.

"We can get rid of all the crime in America overnight, just like that," Crump told his fellow guests. "And people ask ‘how attorney Crump?’ – ...

Banker claims COFFEE is bad for the climate at WEF annual meeting

January 25, 2024 -

Huber Keller, senior managing partner at the Geneva-based Bank Lombard Odier & Co., put forward this argument on Jan. 17, during a panel discussion titled "Putting a Price on Nature." Aside from Keller, other speakers at the discussion included Ronald Hovsepian of the Boston-based agrotech firm Indigo Ag and Brazil's Environment Minister Marina Silva.

The banker explained to the other speakers and the rest of the audience why people enjoying a cup of joe is bad for the ...

Drinking coffee can help reduce your risk of depression, according to studies

August 14, 2023 -

Coffee consumption protects against depression

Many of the beneficial effects of coffee are directly linked to caffeine, the bitter-tasting chemical that's naturally present in coffee beans. Because caffeine also occurs in more than 60 plants, such as tea leaves, guarana and cacao, and is added to a wide variety of food products, people often forget the fact that it is actually a psychoactive drug.

Caffeine is a natural stimulant that affects the central nervous system ...

STUDY: Compound in coffee and tea can prevent liver cancer cells from spreading

September 15, 2023 -

For example, plants naturally produce ascorbic acid – also known as vitamin C – because it plays an important role in photosynthesis and is needed for controlling plant cell growth. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for humans that supports immune function and helps maintain healthy skin, bones, cartilage and blood vessels.

Plants also produce flavonoids as part of their defense mechanism against environmental stressors. When consumed, these phenolic compounds act ...

Coffee and other natural remedies that can help you recover from a hangover

July 10, 2023 -

Here are some of the symptoms of a hangover:

Fortunately, there's something readily available that can help you recover from a hangover: coffee. But there's more to it that you need to know.Benefits of drinking coffee after a hangover

Coffee is a popular hangover remedy because it contains caffeine, a stimulant that can help with some hangover symptoms. If you need a remedy for hangover fatigue, drink a cup of coffee so ...

Black activist lawyer’s idea to stop crime: Just legalize crime

February 21, 2024 -

(Article by Paul Joseph Watson republished from Modernity.news)

Yes, really.

The comments were made by Ben Crump, who specializes in civil rights cases and was the attorney for the families of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd.

The most insane thing you have ever heard from@MSNBC

Celebrity Black activist lawyer @BenCrumpLaw

says that criminal behavior in America is just Black culture. Demands the legalization of crime.@TheRevAl and other ...

Skittles panders to Black Americans while selling them prepackaged diabetes

August 18, 2023 -

(Article by B.L. Hahn republished from TheFederalist.com)

The bad news is that consuming excess amounts will dramatically increase your risk of diabetes, cancer, and other diseases. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, black Americans are 60 percent more likely than whites to be diagnosed with diabetes. What does this have to do with Skittles? Mars recently released a new version of Skittles with the phrase “black trans lives matter” on the packaging....

FOOD CRISIS BREWING: Robusta coffee bean prices hit 12-year record high amid El Nino threat

May 29, 2023 -

While many coffee lovers prefer the high-quality arabica beans sold in cafes, Robusta is normally more budget-friendly because the tree is hardier and requires less care, making it easier to produce in large quantities. The said variety is often used in instant coffee, espressos and ground blends sold at supermarkets, which have experienced a comeback as cash-strapped consumers seek alternatives.

"An emerging El Nino weather pattern will curb output from top supplier Vietnam, ...

Dynamic duo: Why TURMERIC and BLACK PEPPER are a powerful combination

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Turmeric (Curcuma longa) has substantial amounts of the plant compound curcumin. This phytochemical is a strong antioxidant that also boasts of being able to fight inflammation, bacteria and fungi. But this bright yellow spice has one drawback – the body cannot absorb it well, with most amounts of curcumin being eliminated.

Meanwhile, black pepper (Piper nigrum) is rich in piperine, a bioactive compound that gives this spice its signature pungency. Piperine is similar to the ...

Thai black ginger found to delay arthritis progression and suppress inflammation

December 21, 2023 -

The Hmong hill tribe, one of the largest ethnic groups in Northern Thailand, believes that taking Thai black ginger can improve physical performance. The herb is also traditionally used to enhance sexual performance and treat all kinds of ailments, such as allergies, abscesses, gout, hypertension, general pains and ulcer.

According to studies, Thai black ginger has many health-supporting properties, such as antiallergic, anti-inflammatory, antidepressant, antimicrobial, ...

Russia terminates Black Sea grains deal amid escalating tension with Ukraine

July 27, 2023 -

The Black Sea grain export deal, brokered by the UN and Turkey between Russia and Ukraine in July 2022, allowed Ukraine to export hundreds of thousands of tons of food and help bring down global food prices.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov claimed that the termination of the deal stemmed from the failure to meet its demands to implement a parallel agreement easing rules for Russia's own grain and fertilizer exports. (Related: Russia halts Black Sea grain deal but denies ...

Gen. Flynn calls Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse “a black swan event”

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On X, Flynn expressed his belief that the bridge's collapse substantiates what some have been warning would soon take place over the past several months.

"This is a BLACK SWAN event," Flynn wrote in all caps on his social media page.

"Black swans normally come out of the world of finance (not military). The standard operating procedures for all U.S. ports, harbors and bays that transit commerce and military activities are supposed to maintain an incredible level of ...

CBS investigative reporter predicts a 2024 Black Swan event amid global tensions

January 04, 2024 -

Black Swan event, popularized by statistician Nassim Taleb in 2007, refers to a massive, negative and unpredictable event that can cause widespread repercussions on politics, finance, national economies and even global culture. Events similar to Taleb's description include the Great Recession.

Herridge, known for her work on national security issues, defined the event as an unexpected occurrence with widespread and significant consequences. In a recent episode of "Face ...

Study shows green and black tea can inactivate several COVID-19 subvariants

October 26, 2023 -

According to a recent study by Japanese scientists, three types of tea can quickly inactivate certain subvariants of omicron. Black tea, matcha and green tea (Japanese sencha) all boasted this helpful capability in tests.

Because the virus is largely spread through saliva that is released when sneezing, coughing or speaking, the scientists sought a natural method for inactivating the virus in saliva. After studying an array of ingredients and foods that they believed ...

Newsom replaces vacant Feinstein senate seat with wealthy black lesbian from Maryland

October 04, 2023 -

Butler is the first black lesbian to ever openly serve in Congress – because why not? Modern America seems to worship at the altar of LGBT. She is also not a resident of California, but rather lives in Maryland – because again, why not? American politics in 2023 is a clown circus, after all.

Another "qualification" that drew Newsom to appoint Butler as one of the two U.S. senators representing California is the fact that she is president of the pro-abortion organization ...

Why are Black hoax artists trying to make White people look evil?

July 21, 2023 -

(Article republished from Revolver.news)

Mixed emotions to hear that the Carlee Russell kidnapping was a hoax. Sad because she must be severely mentally ill to make something like this up. Happy because no baby was hurt and she wasn’t hurt. What consequences should she face for the hoax?pic.twitter.com/dVFHUa3r7q

— Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) July 19, 2023

It looks like the entire thing was a twisted and elaborate hoax.

Yahoo News:

During a 30-minute ...

Chicago’s Black community slams city officials over $51 million fund for migrants

June 07, 2023 -

On May 31, the Chicago City Council passed the $51 million funding for migrants via a 34-13 vote. The funding came amid a surge of immigrants because of the border crisis inflicted by President Joe Biden's soft migration policies.

Chicago has seen more than 10,000 immigrants enter the city since August last year, when Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott started busing immigrants from the southern border to the Windy City. (Related: Texas BUSES first batch of illegals to self-proclaimed ...