Articles tagged with Coffee
The new guidelines aim to support Starbucks' commitment to environmentally and socially responsible coffee production. The program rewards suppliers who meet key standards in four categories: quality, social conditions, environmental concerns, and economic issues.
A study of 183 Norwegian participants found that abstaining from filtered coffee reduced total cholesterol and tHcy levels, while increasing folate levels. This reduction in risk factors may be attributed to the presence of terpenoids in coffee that are only partially removed during filtering.
Research by Ricardo Carvajal at University of Michigan found a decline in epiphytes on coffee farms with intensive practices. However, even in most intensive plots, 'reservoirs' where epiphytes thrive were discovered, suggesting potential for conservation through targeted planting.
Researchers analyzed data from over 500 cases of bladder cancer and found that smoking increases the risk. Coffee drinkers who also consumed tobacco were three times less likely to develop bladder cancer than non-coffee drinking smokers.
A study of 196 people with and without Parkinson's disease found that coffee use was associated with a lower risk of developing the disease. Heavier coffee drinkers exhibited fewer instances of the disease, while tobacco chewers and alcoholics were also less likely to develop the condition.
A new study evaluates the efficacy of using shade-grown coffee as a bird conservation measure. Researchers found that while shade coffee habitats support many birds, some sensitive forest species still need forests to survive. Protecting canopy shade trees in these plantations is crucial for conservation.
A large-scale study suggests that coffee drinkers are at a higher risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. The research found that those who consumed four or more cups of coffee daily were twice as likely to test positive for the disease, while those who drank 11 cups or more were nearly 15 times more likely.
A large study found that consuming four or more cups of coffee per day was twice as likely to test positive for rheumatoid factor, a hallmark indicator of the disease. Those who drank 11 or more cups daily were almost 15 times more likely to have rheumatoid factor.
A study found that unfiltered coffee increases plasma homocysteine concentrations in healthy volunteers, equating to a 10% overall increase in risk for heart attack or stroke. Individuals at risk of cardiovascular diseases should limit their consumption of unfiltered coffee.
Caffeine in coffee can cross the fetal blood-brain barrier, triggering seizures in newborns. Oxygen starvation during delivery also plays a role, as it disrupts normal neuronal function.
This study of 260 retired Baltimore schoolteachers found correlations between coffee consumption, inadequate dietary protein, and increased serum homocysteine levels. The findings suggest that reducing these lifestyle factors may help mitigate the risk of cardiovascular disease.
The Institute for Coffee Studies will investigate the effects of coffee on the brain, depression, and alcohol dependency. Researchers aim to identify potential medicinal compounds in coffee that could benefit human health, with a focus on chlorogenic acids and their impact on neurotransmitter systems.
A lifestyle profile with low folate intakes, smoking, and high coffee consumption is associated with high plasma homocysteine levels. Folate intake, smoking status, and coffee consumption are major determinants of plasma homocysteine concentration in the general population.
The Cornell team won the $1,000 first prize with their hazelnut flavored chocolate Stir-In product, which adds flavor to coffee. The product consists of a cookie wrapped in chocolate and topped with a flavor that dissolves when stirred into hot coffee.