The Truth About Coffee

 (CBS) Nothing like the smell of coffee to start off the day! With so many studies out there about coffee, its hard to remember whether our morning cup of Joe does the body any good -- or harm. O...Full Article

Turks lose taste for tradition

ANKARA (Reuters Life!) - A cup of Turkish coffee, strong, bitter and black, is for many the defining symbol of Turkish tradition, yet many Turks prefer imported cappuccinos and lattes or tea.Tradition...Full Article

Memory Slow? Drink Some Joe

Older women who consume 3 cups a day have sharper cognitive skills, study saysONDAY, Aug. 6 (HealthDay News) -- Coffee may jolt more than just the nervous system. A new French study found that caffein...Full Article

Low-Sugar Iced Teas

Q. I love iced tea, but many bottled ones are too sweet. Got any recommendations? A. After tasting several brands, weve found a few favorites. But before you start sipping, keep in mind that liquid ca...Full Article

Orange-Banana Breakfast Smoothie Recipe

For an energy kick, theres nothing like a fruit smoothie. To bump up the nutritional value, use fresh-squeezed orange juice. Total Time: 5 minutes You Will Need3/4 cup orange juice1/2 cup sliced banan...Full Article

Healthily Navigate Coffee and Doughnut Shops: Sugar High

Sugar High What would the world be like without Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts? Well, somewhat thinner, perhaps. ...Full Article

Health IQ: Health Benefits of Coffee

Q: I drink up to four six-ounce cups of coffee most days. How unhealthy is this? A: Unless drinking that much gives you more jitters than an opening-night performance, youre in luck. Studies consisten...Full Article

The Power of Antioxidants and Tea

Following a lifestyle that decreases LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and increases HDL (high-density lipoprotein) is the primary path to lower cholesterol. However, there are certain foods thst can also...Full Article

Strawberry Yogurt Smoothie Recipe

Whirl up the berries with yogurt and fresh orange juice to create this creamy, refreshing smoothie thats high in vitamin C. It makes a fast and healthy breakfast shake or a delicious low-calorie snack...Full Article

Mango Shake Recipe

You Will Need2 cups 1% milk4 tablespoons frozen mango juice (or 1 fresh pitted mango)1 small banana2 ice cubesWhat to DoPut all ingredients into a blender. Blend until foamy. Serve immediately. Variat...Full Article

Espresso Milkshake Recipe

For a really thick shake, place the milk in the freezer for about 10 minutes before blending. If possible, chill the espresso mixture, too.Prep: 5 minutesCook: 5 minutes You Will Need1/4 cup sugar2 ta...Full Article

Does Coffee Make You Fat or Help with Diabetes?

Who the heck knows?According to two studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Association the opposite is true and it states if you have diabetes you should get rid of caffeine.Duke Uni...Full Article

Coffee Makers

If you are a gourmet coffee drinker, you may want to opt for the convenience of your own coffee maker. After all, who wants to get up early and run out to buy a cup of fresh coffee each and every morn...Full Article

Gano Coffee - Can Coffee Be Good For You?

Coffee, in all sorts, could be a "pick me up drink " or a " real downer-down the shaft-drink" depending on how the person is affected by it. But, do you know that a single cup of ...Full Article

Diabetes and the Preventive Power of Coffee!

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is one of the most rapidly accelerating diseases today in terms of number of people afflicted. Theories abound as to why this is the case; however, scientists are now looking ...Full Article

Coffee, A Brief Overview

The coffee plant has two main species. There is the Coffea Arabica, which is the more traditional coffee and considered to be superior in flavor, and the Coffea Canephora known more commonly as Robust...Full Article

Choosing A Coffee Maker - Tips On Finding The Right Features

Choosing a good coffee maker is not a decision to be taken for granted. If you are going to spend money on your favorite coffee, you will want to make sure the coffee maker you choose is of good quali...Full Article

English Coffee

With English Tea being a very familiar term, English coffee may seem as contrary a term as Arctic bananas; however, Englands impact on the coffee trade and the world of business is undeniable. The his...Full Article

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Coffee Consumption

Coffee is heavily studied, but study results contradict one another. If science says that it is bad for you today, wait a day or two and another study will be published claiming the exact opposite fin...Full Article

Coffee in America

American coffee? Technically there is no such thing, at least none that is grown in North America. There is such a thing as the American coffee consumer which might as well be an institution all their...Full Article