Are you a coffeholic?Do you think coffe its healthy?How many cups a day do you drink?
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coffee is a stimulant and is in the same category as nicotine, which is also a stimulant.  I love lattes and i drink one to two big strabucks cups a day.  you can become addicted to coffee just like you can become addicted to nicotine, in other words you can develope tolerance.. which means that you need increasingly more cafeine in order to achieve a level of arousal previously achieved wiht a smller amount of nicotine....if you are at this stage adn you stop drinking coffee, you may experience withdrawal symptoms...they would be a little milder than those of nicotine
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No I haven't had my coffee today! When I drink coffee I love Kenco Rapport but since becoming pregnant I'm trying to avoid coffee as I don't know how healthy it is for the baby.\n\nBloody no cigarettes, no wine, no coffee, pregnancy hormones all over the place, emotional implications of a first pregnancy - I'm climbing the darn walls and I WANT A CUP OF COFFEE!!!!\n\nThanks for reminding me! Paaaah! :(\n\nedit - all of you - Shut up about coffee or I'll stamp on ya feet and give you the frowning of your life!\n\n*frowns heartily and blames any typo's on shaking hands from caffeine withdrawl...
83987
A lot of decaffeinated coffee isn't really decaffeinated. I saw a story that a news team did where they took samples of several different "decaffeinated" coffees, some of which contained as much caffeine as a regular cup of coffee. I wouldn't trust a cup of "decaffeinated" coffee.\n\nOne to two cups of regular coffee a day can be good for you but be careful what time of day you drink it to minimize anxious feelings or insomnia.
331321
It more of a social thing than just drinking coffee. Instead of saying no, ask "how about tea", or "hot chocolate".
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Almost everyone agrees that water is good for you and that the biggest problem with water intake is that you don't drink enough. We have all had it drummed into us that we need to drink at least eight glasses of water a day. That it's important to drink water before and during exercise. \n\nThat coffee and tea don't count because caffeine can dehydrate our bodies. And that you can't trust your thirst as an accurate measure of when you need water since if you're thirsty you're already dehydrated. Well think again. According to a recent review in the Journal of Physiology, most of these accepted truths seem to be myths. \n\n This review looked at the scientific evidence of the 8*8 mantra � drinking at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day, and found that there really was none. \n\nThe claimed benefits of taking in that much water each day, including benefits for weight loss, bowels, fatigue, arthritis, mental alertness and headaches, losing weight, preventing constipation, are also mostly unsubstantiated. \n\nOther Water Myths That Are Debunked In This Article Include: \n\n\nBy the time a person is thirsty that person is already dehydrated. This in fact isn't true and the best measure of how much water to drink is your thirst. \n\nDark urine means dehydration. Again that's not strictly true either as there are many other factors that can contribute to dark urine. \n\nCaffeinated beverages dehydrate us. As you'd expect much of this is also unsubstantiated. In fact, contrary to popular opinion, a recent study has found that coffee, tea and sodas are hydrating for people used to caffeine and thus should count toward their daily fluid total. \nWhile this review focuses on the validity of the various water myths, no one seriously disputes that getting enough water is crucial. However, fears of dehydration and the constant barrage telling us we don't drink enough water, has led to a mistaken belief that the safe thing to do is to drink as much and as often as possible. But drinking too much water can be hazardous to your health. \n\n\nToo Much Water?\n \n\nThe reason why over hydrating can be dangerous is that when we consume large amounts of water when exercising, blood plasma (the liquid part of blood) increases, while the sodium concentration in the body fluids decreases, both as a result of the dilution by the water but also because sodium is lost by sweating. \n\nHyponatremia, or low blood sodium, generally happens after drinking too much plain water and can lead to adverse effects and tissue damage, and interfere with brain, heart, and muscle function. \n\n Early symptoms can be difficult to spot and include: \n\n\nConfusion \nNausea \nFatigue \nMuscle cramps \nWeakness\nMore severe symptoms can include vomiting, muscle twitching, delirium, seizures, coma and death. \n\nA new review of three deaths of US military recruits highlights the dangers of drinking too much water. Like in sports, the military has traditionally focused on dangers of not drinking enough, especially under conditions often associated with exercise and hot conditions. However, getting overzealous over the need to drink large amounts of water and over-hydrating can have deadly consequences. \n\n\nSo How Much Water Should You Drink.\n \n\nMy recommendation is to drink when you're thirsty, and if you think you should be drinking more, don't overdo it. As far as drinking water in and around exercise, I've outlined a few simple guidelines that will make sure you're well hydrated without hitting any extremes. \n\nWithin an hour or so of training, drink a few glasses of water so you start well hydrated. While training you can drink a glass or so of water for every 15 minutes you train, especially if you're sweating it out. \n\nHowever, even during times of heavy sweating don't take in more than a quart and half of water per hour. As far as how much your daily intake of water should be, The Americ
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Yes, water is very good for your health..It gives you healthy skin, hair, and all around healthy body...\n\nYou should drink 8 glasses of water a day..So if you are drinking 5 bottles of 9 oz. water..you will be okay..\n\nAnd like the person above said..there is such a thing as drinking too much water, but you would have to drink way more than five bottles of it to get water intoxication..Unless you have some other illnesses such as liver disease, but I'm guessing you don't cause then you would know when you should resrict water...\n\nBut the answer to YOUR question is YES that is healthy for you\n\nHope that helps..
788160
Ususally 4-5 every day. People like you and I keep Satrbucks in buisness!
548824
Funny you should ask.  I am trying to drink more, well I'm trying to drink only water.  I brought a gallon of drinking water to work with me today, half is gone.  I noticed when I stopped drinking anything with caffeine, my joints didn't ache anymore.
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LOL!!  There is no "required" amount that you "should" drink each day.\nJust a lot of myth and folklore.\n\nDrink when you're thirsty.  Period.  That's all that is needed.
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You do not necessarily have to Drink daily, however when you drink do usually end up Drunk...do you consciously have to limit yourself when drinking; or do others suggest you cut down on your drinking.  \n\nMost social drinkers will have one or two and stop.  Is this hard for you to do?\n\nIf you were out and drinking Cokes/Coffee do you drink 5 or six at a time...probably not.  However if you are out drinking alcohol..do you tend to drink 5 or 6?\n\nIf you think you have a problem, try looking up Alcoholics Anonymous on the Web under local search.  It's not as scary as you think and it's not just Skid row 'Alcoholics".  It's for everyone!  Good Luck
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Two cups of coffee is about half the recommended maximum daily caffiene intake for males. (100mg)\n\nCoffee had been proven to improve mental alertness and general cognative ability. As long as you're not drinking energy drinks as well as coffee, you shouldn't be experiencing anything other than minor side effects.
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Bad for you....is a difficult question to answer.   It is high in sugar and caffeine, which in certain situations can be very helpful.  It isn't good for you in terms of nutrition, but I don't see anything negative about having one every now and then.  If you need a pick me up, it is completely safe.   It has about the same about of sugar as 1 soda and more caffeine.   I would not recommend drinking more than 1 per day.
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Drinking any of these beverages would not be better than others in any way although it's widely prescribed that tea and real cocoa is healthy for you.  Of course, the key is moderation and not over consuming any of these beverages in large amounts.  Unfortunately we're all use to 32oz coffees at Starbucks so that might be why coffee is considered "bad".\n\nI've linked some articles below that describes benefits for each type of beverage.  I've chosen only article from reputable sources (as opposed to those who are selling products) so I hope you find some use out of it all.
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I drink it weekly and find it is somewhat addictive like coffee.  Besides the extra calories, there are no studies that suggest that drinking one a day is hazardous to your health, but like anything else, everything in moderation is the key.  Watch out for the addictive properties, ensure you're physically active and have a good diet.  Check with your Doctor for further consultation.
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I've heard 8 glasses a day, but snopes.com says that's an urban legend.\n\nIn general, to remain healthy we need to take in enough water to replace the amount we lose daily through excretion, perspiration, and other bodily functions, but that amount can vary widely from person to person, based upon a variety of factors such as age, physical condition, activity level, and climate. The "8-10 glasses of water per day" is a rule of thumb, not an absolute minimum, and not of all of our water intake need come in the form of drinking water.
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People tell me tomato juice and celery. I drink coffee with coffee syrup in it and half and half. I think that it may be the combination of caffeine, dairy, and sugar that does it for me. I do not eat breakfast most days. I even know how to get motivated on graveyard shift (currently working nights). I turn up the music while I am in the shower and take really long and hot showers. Most people will say that I am usually a happy person:)
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oh, my brother, coffee is a wonderful thing. it speeds up yer metabolism, increases blood pressure, heart rate, and sharpens yer focus. but-that's if you exercise moderation. too much can make ya irritable and nervous. so-to drink or not to drink? baby, drink  ON, man!