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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 - caffeinated coffee "still has the capability to interrupt SARS-CoV-2 infection, which is important to know for caffeine-sensitive populations." Moreover, they mentioned in their paper that "the optimal timeline for coffee to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infection is within six hours" after drinking. (Related: Adding milk to coffee can help fight inflammation, suggests study.)

According to the researchers, there are two ways coffee protects human cells against SARS-CoV-2 ...

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 ...

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 - caffeinated coffee.

Studies show common prescription medications raise DEPRESSION risk.

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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 ...

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, ...

STUDY: Energy drink consumption harmful for the developing bodies and brains of children

February 21, 2024 -

Researchers at Newcastle University and Teesside University in the United Kingdom analyzed 57 studies from 2016 to 2022, which covered over 1.2 million youth aged nine to 21 from more than 20 countries.

According to the study, energy drink consumption in children is linked to sensation-seeking, delinquency, poor sleep, low academic performance and a myriad of physical and mental health risks. These risks include an increased likelihood of suicide, psychological distress, ...

HRS solutions: Must-have survival drinks for your pantry

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When you become a prepper, one of your main goals is to ensure that your family has enough supplies to get through a long-term emergency scenario, like a power outage that lasts several days or weeks or a global pandemic that disrupts normal life.

This means stocking up on food with a long shelf life, like grains and canned goods.

Your survival stockpile should also include enough water for cleaning, cooking and drinking, along with beverages like coffee, coconut water ...

HRS SOLUTIONS: Stock up on organic non-fat milk powder, a long-lasting source of essential nutrients

2 months ago - Before disaster strikes, you need to make sure that your survival pantry or stockpile includes a variety of emergency drinks. (h/t to SurvivalFrog.com)Stay hydrated with these emergency beverages

Aside from supporting proper hydration, your emergency drink should also be able to provide you with energy, nutrients and comfort when things go south.

Some beverages, like organic non-fat milk powder or drink mixes, can also be used for bartering in a long-term ...

It’s time to boycott Doritos for hiring transgender activist who posted about sexually abusing children

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The person in question, Samantha Hudson, is a man masquerading as a woman whose previous posts on X expressed his desire to sexually assault children. This sick individual, whose birth name is Ivan Gonzalez Ranedo, appeared in a video for Doritos Spain called “Crunch Talks.”

It was revealed that the self-described “anti-capitalist” and “Marxist” had made a slew of unsettling posts, including a desire to do “depraved things” to minors that are too disturbing to recount here, ...

Must-have kitchen items for preppers and survivalists

May 17, 2023 -

Butter churn

There are essentially three types of butter churns: dash churn, barrel churn and paddle churn. (Related: Prepper must-haves: 25 non-electric kitchen items for your homestead.)

Cast iron/stainless steel cookware

If you are cooking over a wood stove of any kind, you need durable stainless steel or cast iron cookware. Aluminum tends to warp on wood cook stoves.

Black cast iron pans heat evenly, hold the heat for a long time and do not warp....

SHTF bartering must-haves: 13 Things that will be in demand after an EMP attack

May 25, 2023 -

Such an attack could destroy most of your electronics and also take out the electrical grid. Because countries like the U.S. use electricity for almost everything, you can expect society, the infrastructure and the supply chain to come to a shocking halt after an EMP attack.

If you're worried about where you're going to get more survival supplies after such a disaster, you should start stocking up on supplies that can also be used for bartering after SHTF. (h/t to UrbanSurvivalSite....

Survival beverages that are a must for your pantry

February 19, 2024 -

Water

To stay hydrated and maintain oral and personal hygiene during emergencies, water is the first survival beverage that comes to mind. Determine basic water needs by listing each household member's daily water requirement (including pets) – to stay hydrated and do oral and personal hygiene.

Add supplemental water requirements to cook food, wash clothes and other personal items, clean the home, water the garden plants and so on.

Learn about the best emergency ...

British government official warns businesses to STOP GOING WOKE

September 01, 2023 -

British Chief Secretary to the Treasury John Glen issued this warning during an interview with the London-based think tank Bright Blue. His remarks came at the heels of American beer brand Bud Light's parent company Anheuser-Busch suffering the effects of a boycott because of the brand's partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney.

"I'm uncomfortable, instinctively, to see big businesses appropriating the views of their customers to make a political point," ...

RECYCLE: What to do with expired items that are still good

September 25, 2023 -

Trust your senses of sight and smell. If the color or texture has dramatically changed or if it smells bad or different from how it used to smell, go ahead and throw it in your compost pile.

Here are some useful tips for putting expired foods and items to good use.Mayonnaise

Shine stainless steel. Use your old mayonnaise to buff stainless steel appliances until fingerprints, marks and smudges are gone and the shine is restored.

Squeaky hinges. At the ...

King Charles has entrusted his health to a royal doctor who supports HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE

February 13, 2024 -

In 2022, he appointed Dr. Michael Dixon, 71, another staunch supporter of homeopathy, as the head of his royal medical household.

After Dixon's appointment became public, Buckingham Palace released a statement announcing that the doctor thinks complementary therapies can "sit alongside conventional treatments, provided they are safe, appropriate and evidence-based." (Related: 12 Potent ANTICANCER agents found in edible plants.)Complementary therapies offer benefits ...

Energy drinks cause BRAIN DRAIN: here’s how

August 10, 2023 -

The answer is that these chemical-laden beverages are not that safe after all – and here's why.

For one, most of them are loaded with caffeine, which Omar Eliwa, a registered pharmacists in Wisconsin, says "gives a false source of energy."

"You're getting more than what your brain can take," Eliwa says. "It will be detrimental in the long-term to memory, the aging of the cells, depletion of nutrients, and it makes you not want to eat, so it affects metabolism as ...

Drug and food shortages are here, and they will get a lot worse

June 15, 2023 -

(Article republished from EndOfTheAmericanDream.com)

The company anticipates running out of the children’s dose of the syphilis drug Bicillin L-A by the end of June, according to a letter Pfizer posted Tuesday on the Food and Drug Administration’s website. The company says it’s prioritizing production of larger doses of Bicillin L-A, which is recommended for pregnant people with syphilis because it is the only drug that can pass through the placenta and also treat the ...