Thanks for putting this video together and for all the valuable information. As a coffee roaster, I would like to offer some additional comments. Coffee is essentially the pit of a cherry meaning that coffee "beans" are actually "seeds." Once coffee has been processed, green beans can be stored for a long time (years) without losing much nutritional value. However, once coffee has been roasted, the clock begins to tick. The flavor and nutritional value begin to diminish and after a couple of 6-8 weeks the difference is very apparent. Even more critical is the grinding date. Once beans have been ground, the clock ticks even faster. After a week of being ground, coffee starts getting stale. The takeaway is to buy your beans as soon after the roast date as possible (allowing 72 hours for degassing). And do not grind the beans until you are ready to use them. Outside of the origin and quality coffee beans themselves, these two things are critical to the end result.
@@odettegibbs2238 Good question. Again it all has to do with the original roast. After beans hit the grinder the coffee starts diminishing pretty quickly and after a couple of months it will no longer be fresh regardless of how it is packaged. If you ever get to do a dide by side comparison of a pod to fresh roasted beans (after 72 hours of degassing) you will see there is no comparison.
I'm 58. I've been drinking coffee daily since I was 14. For the last 20 or 30 years I've been reading articles debating the benefits or hazards of coffee, claiming it's bad for you, claiming it's good for you, claiming it's neither. You'll never hear the end of it. I will continue to have my morning coffee for the duration of my life.
Were you reading "articles" or were you reading research? Science is a process by which views with nuance are gradually teased out of the evidence. You have one of the world's leading nutrition researchers telling you about the cutting edge facets to our understanding of coffee, and you boil it down to a smug "both sides" comment implying you and your common sense worked it all out 40 years ago? Do better.
Few years ago I decided to live healthier and one of the things I wanted to change was to consume less soft drinks. I was daily drinking stuff like coca cola at work. I vowed to completly give that up and only consume water, cofffee and tea instead. The tea didn't stick, because I didn't enjoy the taste, but the water and coffe proved to be a comfortable choice. Some people told me I was exchanging one harm with another. But I felt so much better and healthier with my choice, that I stuck with it. Awesome to hear that coffee is not as unhelathy as rumored after all (as I expected already).
So many of my healthy friends have been moving to barley coffee and then looking at me with pity and disdain as I sip my expresso. Thank you. I feel sooo justified!
That statement is utterly false. Have you considered that filter or pour-over coffee passes through fine paper, which retains almost all solids and only allows particles that are less than couple hundred microns to escape?
@@Vic_Rattlehead2The dietary fibre in coffee is water soluble so a filter paper isn't going to make a difference. The extraction method might but not the filtration as far as I understand.
I appreciate the avoidance of the japanese tradition to acknowledge every single word from your guest. There's too many podcasters in practise, dubbing their guests with; Yeah, yeah, yes, yes, mmhm, mhm, mmm,mmm,," But nodding the head back and fwds to every word said, is really a new way to do this. LOL,, it's quite fascinating! glad there's more than 1 camera angle. Oh, yeah, and of course, great subject! Great talk! :)
My father explained to me back in the 1980s there was magic in coffee, the vast number of his eldest patients (late 90s and a few 100 year olds) were coffee drinkers. He kept his coffee habit as well into his mid 90s. I never doubted and intentionally ignored all the doctors asking me to stop coffee over the decades.
well, my father's first wife never drink coffee and is now 101 years old. Almost all 90 and 100 year olds in my region of our planet never touch coffee or tea. It was not in the menu back then. They had barley coffee, but i don't think that this is the reason for their longevity.
Started drinking coffee occasionally in the early 1960s when I was still in elementary school against my parents' wishes. Since 1980 I don't remember a day without coffee. I quit tobacco and hard drinking in 1983. Almost 71 now, living an active lifestyle, good vision, no maintenance meds and at 16% body fat. I can't attribute my good health to coffee but 2-3 cups a day does not seem to have made a dent in my physical condition. I've ran the gamut from instant to espresso but settled with French press as my current choice.
I just started the vid. I do like James’ videos. I thought I’d mention, as an Audhd-er (ADHD+Autism) I saw a video talking about dopamine. She said,” why do “we” sometimes feel more relaxed after a nice coffee? It satisfies a dopamine shortage. The chase for that unknown anxiety satiation.
Thank you! I grew up in Wisconsin with coffee as my warm morning beverage. I had to give up the caffeine due to heart palpitations, so had to switch to decaf, and I am so happy that it has the same health benefits. I still love coffee and have found good-tasting decafs.
Refer this research article - [Rao, N.Z., Fuller, M. Acidity and Antioxidant Activity of Cold Brew Coffee. Sci Rep 8, 16030 (2018)] where they investigates the impact of hot and cold brewing processes on the polyphonic content of coffee. It analyzes factors such as antioxidant levels and acidity in both brewing methods. The study aims to provide insight into how different brewing techniques affect the nutritional and sensory properties of coffee. In the study, the researchers observed that the hot brewing process led to higher levels of acidity, and antioxidant activity compared to cold brewing. However, cold brewing resulted in a smoother and less acidic taste profile. Overall, the observations indicated that the choice of brewing method can significantly affect the polyphonic content and sensory characteristics of coffee.
THANK YOU for covering decaf!!! I recently had to switch due to acid reflux & I’ve been depressed about the prospect. Now I feel more hopeful that my delicious coffee days are not over.
I'd a bout of panic anxiety years ago and supplement with ground decaffe after 12 noon usually. I love it and finding the one that hits the spot is just the same as it's caffeine equvelant
Researches found that people with addictive personalities are short-term thinkers. They consider only the short term,quick reward. If health is about a long-term commitment to good lifestyle choices i dont see addictive types finding the right path or having the dedication. If your approach to life is to be addicted and look for something positive that justifies it youre probably ignorant about lots of things. A "healthy" cup of coffee will mean nothing if someone goes on to eat/drink a ton of crap.
Yeah, I was missing the debate of overdosing and addiction, coffee resistance and all those things because most people I know drink too much coffee and get withdrawal effects like headaches or have sleep problems.
@@Vaan4756346 i heard from some conclusive report that up to 3-4 cups is perfect dosis. But also. Dont drink too late as your sleep is very important for keeping brain fuction good. Coffee interrupts sleep when drinking too late. So drink coffee plentifully, and not too late on a day
As a coffee drinker I found this amazing and informative, especially the de-caf info. I do wish you had touched briefly on the effect "if" milk, cream and natural sweeteners are added, and the effect of these additives.
I always put Himalayan pink salt in my coffee, especially if you fast, do sauna and exercise. Losing salt needs to be replaced, so move more then have more. I also add some cayenne pepper for it's benefits to. Love the taste and benefits. Turmeric to.
I’ve been having gut issues for most of my life, Early on (5 yo), I had constipation. Up until pregnancy (34), I had a lot of the same issues. When I got pregnant, that all shifted and I was able to go everyday. After I delivered, I started having opposite issues. Never had problems with that. On and off, I’ve had the opposite of constipation. A little here and there. It is especially terrible when I am at work and I have to run up-and-down the stairs to the bathroom. So, I started eating homemade yogurt (plain) on a twice a month basis. Eating it every night with a touch of stevia and a little bit of berries OR some night time magnesium powder. I wake up and have no gas, no issues,, no problems at work. Then I heard about l.reuteri fermented dairy. I finally broke down and bought the tablets to make the fermented dairy. I finally made a batch of it and I started it last night. So far, I have no gas and I had a normal bowel movement. Sorry TMI. So I can’t wait to see your body response to this. I love kimchi. It is wonderful. I also eat fermented sauerkraut found in the dairy aisle. You could probably try that too, as it is very good for the micro biome too.
Refer this research article - [Rao, N.Z., Fuller, M. Acidity and Antioxidant Activity of Cold Brew Coffee. Sci Rep 8, 16030 (2018)] where they investigates the impact of hot and cold brewing processes on the polyphonic content of coffee. It analyzes factors such as antioxidant levels and acidity in both brewing methods. The study aims to provide insight into how different brewing techniques affect the nutritional and sensory properties of coffee. In the study, the researchers observed that the hot brewing process led to higher levels of acidity, and antioxidant activity compared to cold brewing. However, cold brewing resulted in a smoother and less acidic taste profile. Overall, the observations indicated that the choice of brewing method can significantly affect the polyphonic content and sensory characteristics of coffee.
James is great! I'm a home coffee roaster, so I'm obviously a big coffee fancier. His advice about water is spot on---the flavor of your coffee will depend on the water almost as much as the coffee. Good coffee is not cheap, so use good water. But you can also play with it a little; if your coffee is too acidic for your taste, you can use hard water to mellow it out. If it's flat and needs more acid, use spring water or even distilled. My well water is very hard, but my water softener removes some of the minerals and adds a bit of salt, which makes nice, tasty coffee.
Oh goodie, another home roaster. I've been doing it out of cost savings for 10 years or so. What roaster do you use. I use a metal bowl and a heat gun and metal spoon constantly stirring. Coffee for me dries my skin out. How about you, in winter especially? Cheers. Thanks for the water tips.
@@scoobtoober2975 I roast my coffee outside on a gas grill with a rotisserie attachment. Many years ago I bought a drum coffee roaster that fits on the rotisserie and holds up to 5 pounds of green beans. I usually roast about 3 to 3 1/2 pounds at a time because the motor on the rotisserie struggles with a full load. This method is great for roasting large batches, and all the smoke stays outside the house. The disadvantage, of course, is that I need reasonably good weather for roasting.
So interesting, but from a coffee loving tea enthusiast Tim please note that green and black teas can contain equal amounts of caffeine. 13:50 They can be made from leaves from the same plants. Green and white teas can even contain more caffeine than black teas. It’s complicated, varietal, terroir, growing season, processing method etc can all have an impact on the chemical composition of the leaves. 🍃
I heard that tea often contains more per gram, but we generally use more coffee per cup, so a cup of caffeinated coffee contains more than a cup of tea (generally!). Does this sound correct?
Very informative! Thanks! I’ve been cold brewing coffee and wonder what its caffeine and polyphenal content is. I’m under the impression cold brewing produces less bitter coffee. Would love to hear your expert opinions!
I would love to know that too - I had assumed that the protein in the milk would somehow neutralise the benefits of the tanins BUT James jept saying "or a flat white" made me think "really?!" I wonder what Tim's stance on added cows milk or plant "milk" containing protein is - does it lower the level of good compounds we can absorb from the coffee???
Great and informative video. I wish that coffee's effects on things like the liver and kidneys were discussed. For some odd reason, I sleep far better if I drink coffee before I go to sleep.
I stopped drinking coffee a while back and have been wondering if I did not sleep better when I used to drink it. But oh dear, did I feel terrible when I drank coffee for two weeks when I could not get hold of decaf in my little village. I was a dedicated coffee drinker for 20 years. Then I hit the wall and went cold turkey. Very thankful for decaf I am.
This was one of the best yet, thanks! Big question though… Does the fibre in coffee affect the time restricted eating theory? I start the day with coffee at around 6.30am, but then don’t eat till 12. I’m concerned now thought that my ‘clean-up crew’ are displaced in my gut when the fibre is released. It would be great if one of the experts could put my mind any rest!
I’d bet Zoe would have a podcast or two on time restricted eating. Maybe one of those or I like Nutrition Made Simple. Gil has a lot of interviews with people about various diets.
They did, and indicated that coffee is okay as it doesn’t trigger the same responses as food. But…. If there is a specific bacteria that likes coffee and it’s got fibre in it then surely it must create a response in the gut. My morning coffee is important to me but so is my 16hour fast
This podcast really opened my eyes to my health and the benefits to coffee thanks for sharing just seighed up to the zoe podcasts really interesting thanks 🎉🎉🎉
Great podcast, loved this. A couple of things I would have liked to hear about though. 1. Grind size. You touched a bit on surface area but wondering what your thoughts are around this. 2. Water temperature I boil to 80 degrees but is there a temp that’s optimal for drawing out flavour. 3. Water - James brought his own water and I’ve been reading a bit about removing chlorine from water for better flavours. What’s the best method to get the perfect water for a brew
Great questions, I hope I can help: 1. There's a lot to be said about grind size, but generally you are going to vary it depending on brewing style (eg very fine for espresso, quite coarse for French press). Compounds in fine grinds will dissolve more readily when water moves through the grounds, but overly fine grinds can lead to unpleasant bitterness or congestion in the brewer. 2. generally speaking, higher temperature water will dissolve more compounds from coffee grounds. Usually, people use very hot (boiling) water for light roast coffees and pour over, and less hot water for darker roasted beans (which are more prone to bitterness) 3. If you are trying to get "perfect water" for a brew(you do not need to do this! But it is tasty), the easiest method is probably to obtain distilled water, either by buying it at a store or filtering it at home. Next, you can remineralize it using commercially available powders like 3rd wave water, which will allow you to create water with a "good" (keeping in mind that this is actually pretty subjective) mineral profile for brewing. Hopefully this helps 😅. James has great videos on all of these topics on his channel, and if you'd enjoy a more technical, biophysical perspective, I would strongly recommend the blog Coffee Ad Astra
James, there is a coffee shop in Las Vegas i think you should go check out. The owner has roots in Ethiopia and she has original coffee making equipment that was passed down by her grand parents, also the coffee is delicious. She roasts her own beans every week. The shop is off the strip. It’s called the Java Tree and it’s on flamingo road in a shopping plaza. If you decide to go i wanna meet you there it would fulfill a life dream of mine. God bless you James And great panel here thanks for the talk about a lot of interesting nuance about coffee!
Thank you for this valuable information. I love using Aeropress. I use Lavazza Rosa coffee, diluting it with hot water, in the cup, making ut a delicious brew. I do add cream and honey, so know this depletes some of the benefits, but it's how I enjoy my coffee. I will drink it black, when out of cream.
I've recently read some studies where coffee resulted in a spike in LDL Cholesterol in the range of 3-5 cups a day. Curious what the Zoe take on this would be?
While listening to your podcast I made a cup of coffee in a Moka pot: when a cloud of marvelous smell started pouring out, a question ensued almost simultaneously: Is the smell alone able to produce any noticeable effect on our brain?
I drink a cup of EMC daily for the past 60 years❤❤❤ (early morning coffee)... & my 7G Nutrition; 1) Greens ( vegetables) 2) Grains ( whole/ 3) Grazing cattle, goat& sheep 4) Ground fowls 5)Group Exercises & Games 6) Good sleep of course. 7)Grinded beans & nuts. Selected seafood & fruits follow with the season & take freshly.
Fantastic! This was amazing to me bc of the previously unknown factors of fiber and polyphenols! Who knew? Well, now I do and I'm so glad to have found this video. Thank you so very much!
Since joining Zoe, I now have *2 jars of instant coffee:* caffeinated for mornings and decaf for afternoon/evening. Caffeine interferes with the activity of adenosine, which makes you feel sleepy. I still use my french press from time to time, but I'm really after the fibre not the caffeine.
@@deedeedoes818 Weird! I thought I replied to this but can't see the reply. I scored 0% for Ted on my Initial test Jan 2023 and my retest in Aug 2023. How can I get it?! Hang around in coffee shops talking to customers I suppose.
@@deedeedoes818 Was (01/03/23) Weight: 79.8kg, Height: 177cm, Max Sys: 122mmHg, Min Dia: 63mmHg, BMI: 25.5kg/M2 Now (25/08/23) Weight: 70.4kg, Height: 177cm, Max Sys: 107mmHg, Min Dia:72mmHg, BMI:22.5kg/m2. I'm delighted.
My husband and I love coffee, specially New Orleans coffee. which has Chicory in it and we find that it is easier on our stomachs and does not trigger the spikes and we like the flavor... I would love to see some scientific information about the chicory... There are two kinds available, Cafe du Monde and Luzianne and Cafe du Monde has a decaf version...
Try to source south Indian filter coffee. It also has chicory added in different ratios and traditionally a diff Brewer is used to make a strong concentrated decoction which is diluted with hot milk and sugar. And you can also prepare the decoction and store it for a few days
That's interesting with the Chicory part since it's a prebiotic (inulin) Chicory was used as a replacement for coffee during war times when coffee was difficult to come by
I mix my own or just drink chicory infusion. I don’t know why we don’t call it coffee, tea, or chicory tea, or camellia, tea, or Jamaica tea. That would make so much sense.
@@josefwahlgren4498. I’d like to mention for you and everybody that uniquely among these that I’ve heard of, coffee and chicory are both roasted. That gives them a similar flavor, texture to the palette.
I’ve found it really interesting just wish they covered how to drink the coffee best and whether the coffee loses any components when adding milk or cream for instance and should one aim for organic?
Another great podcast. Coffee drinker for 50+ years here, but I've always shied away from decaf, guessing that I would be drinking some awful chemical. It's good to know about that, and how instant is made too! All very interesting information!
Google Swiss water decaf process. There are no chemicals and tastes like regular coffee. It is 99.7 percent caffeine free. It has to say water process or Swiss water process.
@@kay8930 I believe only some sorts of decaf are made using chemical solvents. The Swiss Water website says, ‘When you see the Swiss Water name, it means your favorite roaster offers 100% chemical-free decaffeinated coffee.’
@@kay8930 I think some coffees are decaffeinated using chemical solvents and some using water only. The Swiss Water Process company say that coffee decaffeinated using their process is 100% chemical-free.
So glad you got around to coffee kombucha. I have been savouring a ~ gallon/4L I just experimented with. Used grounds, fresh grinds of two kinds of beans, and some whole beans.. in the second fermentation where the primary tea is a blend of several loose leaf green teas. Sencha, a yunnan gunpowder green, etc - good quality without breaking the bank. The coffee kombucha results all have some interesting notes and pack a very healthy punch of organic acids, polyphenols, catechins & of course a massive variation in caffeine. Spectacular flavours hint at the doses of goodness in this fermentation niche.
love you, guys! your optimistic vibes reinstate the values of decency, common sense, and professionalism in fundamental social behavior restoration endeavor. you give me hope that humanity as a species yet still has a chance. you are simply beautifully crafted. inside out. my coffee break today was very aromatic, sweet, and joyful, as you were alike. thank you!
I have super low blood pressure, so rely on coffee to keep the bp up, and i can drink coffee before bed and no effect on keeping me awake! Often have a coffee after lunch, then have a siesta (i live in spain)& i go straight off to sleep!! Same at bedtime. 🤷
Hey! I hear a lot of people only talk about the ability to get to sleep, when in reality, you may be able to FALL asleep, but the caffeine that is inevitably still in your brain has been proven to reduce the depth and quality of your sleep. Hope this helps.
:) I find that you notice the benefits on pretty much the very same night as long as you don't have lots of other things that negatively affect your sleep. Cut out all caffeine past 12pm and you'll hopefully notice a very nice benefit almost immediately (Sleep-wise)@@hazeldellis
I drank coffee for almost 15 years. I thought I needeed it - that my morning coffee was a cozy moment, perfect way to start the day. I couldn’t have been more wrong. I have so much more energy after I stopped, which makes sense considering coffee doesn’t actually give you energy, it just blocks the adenasine that controls your natural rhythm. I’ve had maybe two cups of coffee since I quit, and every time I feel terrible afterwards. Make no mistake, coffee is a drug which you definitely do not need, and that in many cases will negatively affect the person drinking. Try quitting, even if you don’t feel it’s a problem. After a few weeks you’ll wonder why you ever drank it.
Question: what about the coffee impact on the brain-related health issues? (Dementia, Parkinsons, Alzheimer's etc?)? Is it Good? Bad? Neutral? Unknown? What roles does the caffeine in coffee play in the brain related matter? Or does the decaf coffee work equally well ?
Coffee comment: 500 +/- years ago when coffee & tea was introduced into Europe, the attraction was bitterness. The epicurean idea is to safely experience everything, without dying; Normally bitterness means death. (Today most want their coffee as sweet liquid candy.) Appreciate good coffee, but not real particular. I drink mine black and enjoy the bitterness safely.👌. Edit # 1 - Salt free! Will study water quality. Edit #2 - Taster's Choice in packets for on the go coffee.🎉
I am still confused. Should I drink drip coffee or French pressed coffee? What's the difference? Finally, should I drink espresso? If so, why and when and how much? Should I drink espresso instead of regular coffee or in addition to regular coffee? PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANK YOU.
It occurs to me that a lot of people believe that drinking coffee keeps them regular. Maybe having a consistent amount of fiber at the same time every day is contributing to that perception? Other parts of peoples diets are relatively erratic compared to coffee, which is typically drunk in the same quantities at the same time on a daily basis. I understand that caffeine has been eliminated as a cause for that phenomenon.
I been using distill water lately with dark roasted coffee. I am 85, I feel mentally alert .I drink 3 cups in the early mornings 4:00am to 9;00: am I use African coffee it has no acidic other coffees from South America and Asian coffees has to much acidic where I use to get hardburns until I change to African coffee where they say it originated before taken to other parts of the world. I use to buy coffee from a well known coffee shop but change because I was getting hard burns from their coffee I found later their filter water was not to clean coming out from the fossette a young boy told me , plus his manager told him not to mention it to customers. Also a woman told me most coffee shops especially restaurants use water from the fossette because they don't change the filter periodically 50% of the water goes through but not too clean .
They were talking about smokers needing more coffee to have the same effects. I kinda had the opposite effect when I quit nicotine. Although I wasn't smoking but using various nicotine products, when I quit I could drink many cups a day (actually wanted because it kinda mimicked the effects of nicotine). When I was using nicotine I couldn't drink more than one cup or I'd feel sick and too amped up.
They don't mention that a lot of glyphosate is used on coffee plants. Supposedly is is neutralised during roasting. I buy organic as it is healthier for the people who work on the plantations not to be exposed to glyphosates and it is better for the environment. If possible I buy fairtrade and organic. Just a thought.
i have never consumed coffee either untill last year, started with decaffeinated. Get the allegedly benefits, and no caffeine. Besides, it helps me to curb hunger in dieting
This is interesting. I stopped drinking coffee 5 years ago because I had upset stomach and the taste of coffee started to bother me. Today I still feel better than when I used to drink coffee.
You can buy low acid coffee beans or ground coffee which has been checked for mycotoxins and are pesticide free. Coffee beans are apparently some of the most heavily sprayed products and often have mold. Costs a lot more than what you find in the supermarket, but it would probably allow you to enjoy coffee without tummy problems.
But how does milk affect the health benefits of coffee? Given so many people put milk in their coffee, it’s dumbfounding that this issue wasn’t covered.
Glad that I read your coment, I drink the best coffee for the las 8 years ,-3cup- Bialetti coffee moka stove and and use double the size of my coffee with hot regular milk, can not live with out. you are listnening 130 mins and not coffee with milk, WTF
Tim did another video on the topic, the advice was to drink coffee black as dairy products cause an encapsulation effect and bind up the polyphenols which decreases the amount our bodies can gain benefit from. The solution was plant-based milks like almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, etc. Although to be clear, it’s not bad for you, it just reduces the benefits. Hope this helps!!
I like coffee well enough. My dad hasn't drunk it since he was 17 due to a kidney issue he had at the time. He's 92 and has never had any heart or blood pressure issues. So if anyone is worried about not drinking coffee then don't! I think the point of this podcast is that coffee is fine and forget all the bad messages we've heard over the years.
Absolutely fantastic to have cutting edge science like this in an easy digestible format (see what I did there?...Ill get my coat). Seriously, I have a bachelors degree and masters in related subjects but been out of science for decades now. It's fascinating to see how things have moved on and to hear direct from those at the cutting edge in this way. Thank you!
I quit coffee. Here is what happened: 1. My anxiety went away 2. My frequent urination problem went away 3. My gastritis went away 4. My IBS-D improved greatly 5. My sleep is now deeper and longer 6. I wake up feeling better 7. I have more energy during the day 8. My cortisol levels went down and I lost an inch on my waist 9. My teeth are whiter 10. I am absorbing B12, B6, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin D and C, copper, and zinc better. So don’t tell me coffee is a health drink. Anything good coffee has to offer I get from my morning blueberry kale smoothie a hundred fold.
So interesting . How can we ask more questions about our particular needs in relation to nutrition ? Will a nutritionist be as well informed as you guys ?
Thanks for putting this video together and for all the valuable information. As a coffee roaster, I would like to offer some additional comments. Coffee is essentially the pit of a cherry meaning that coffee "beans" are actually "seeds." Once coffee has been processed, green beans can be stored for a long time (years) without losing much nutritional value. However, once coffee has been roasted, the clock begins to tick. The flavor and nutritional value begin to diminish and after a couple of 6-8 weeks the difference is very apparent. Even more critical is the grinding date. Once beans have been ground, the clock ticks even faster. After a week of being ground, coffee starts getting stale. The takeaway is to buy your beans as soon after the roast date as possible (allowing 72 hours for degassing). And do not grind the beans until you are ready to use them. Outside of the origin and quality coffee beans themselves, these two things are critical to the end result.
Valuable info!
What about freezing ground coffee?
@@bradcampbell5766 does not help. In fact it will have an adverse negative effect on the taste
@@odettegibbs2238 Good question. Again it all has to do with the original roast. After beans hit the grinder the coffee starts diminishing pretty quickly and after a couple of months it will no longer be fresh regardless of how it is packaged. If you ever get to do a dide by side comparison of a pod to fresh roasted beans (after 72 hours of degassing) you will see there is no comparison.
I'm 58. I've been drinking coffee daily since I was 14. For the last 20 or 30 years I've been reading articles debating the benefits or hazards of coffee, claiming it's bad for you, claiming it's good for you, claiming it's neither. You'll never hear the end of it. I will continue to have my morning coffee for the duration of my life.
I dunno man…. That might not be a good idea.
Were you reading "articles" or were you reading research? Science is a process by which views with nuance are gradually teased out of the evidence. You have one of the world's leading nutrition researchers telling you about the cutting edge facets to our understanding of coffee, and you boil it down to a smug "both sides" comment implying you and your common sense worked it all out 40 years ago? Do better.
Check out Jason Christoff.
I told myself the same thing a couple years ago until the day I could not even get a deep breath living hell on Earth!!!
Ditto!
Few years ago I decided to live healthier and one of the things I wanted to change was to consume less soft drinks. I was daily drinking stuff like coca cola at work. I vowed to completly give that up and only consume water, cofffee and tea instead. The tea didn't stick, because I didn't enjoy the taste, but the water and coffe proved to be a comfortable choice. Some people told me I was exchanging one harm with another. But I felt so much better and healthier with my choice, that I stuck with it. Awesome to hear that coffee is not as unhelathy as rumored after all (as I expected already).
Try 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar with 250 ml of water
Nerds and nutrition. I love it
I love the look on Tim’s face as James discusses the differences in coffee types. He had that “I can see another paper in this” look.
So many of my healthy friends have been moving to barley coffee and then looking at me with pity and disdain as I sip my expresso. Thank you. I feel sooo justified!
The most amazing lesson for me from this is that two cups of coffee has more fibre than a banana! Really interesting, as usual - thank you!
That statement is utterly false. Have you considered that filter or pour-over coffee passes through fine paper, which retains almost all solids and only allows particles that are less than couple hundred microns to escape?
Bananas not so good for smoothies either. Cuts antioxidant activity of other fruits(Amylase). I never eat them.
@@Vic_Rattlehead2The dietary fibre in coffee is water soluble so a filter paper isn't going to make a difference. The extraction method might but not the filtration as far as I understand.
your cofee table has fiber in it as well, why don't you grind it down and drink it as well?
I've had soluble fiber drink before. They come in sachets and they dissolve like salt in water and are tasteless.
I appreciate the avoidance of the japanese tradition to acknowledge every single word from your guest. There's too many podcasters in practise, dubbing their guests with; Yeah, yeah, yes, yes, mmhm, mhm, mmm,mmm,," But nodding the head back and fwds to every word said, is really a new way to do this. LOL,, it's quite fascinating! glad there's more than 1 camera angle. Oh, yeah, and of course, great subject! Great talk! :)
My father explained to me back in the 1980s there was magic in coffee, the vast number of his eldest patients (late 90s and a few 100 year olds) were coffee drinkers. He kept his coffee habit as well into his mid 90s. I never doubted and intentionally ignored all the doctors asking me to stop coffee over the decades.
Me too, taxi driver coffee.
well, my father's first wife never drink coffee and is now 101 years old. Almost all 90 and 100 year olds in my region of our planet never touch coffee or tea. It was not in the menu back then. They had barley coffee, but i don't think that this is the reason for their longevity.
Survivorship bias? What’s that? ;)
@@silversilk8438 well its not a study (probably n
@@yvonne3903taxi drivers, the most healthiest group of people....
Started drinking coffee occasionally in the early 1960s when I was still in elementary school against my parents' wishes. Since 1980 I don't remember a day without coffee. I quit tobacco and hard drinking in 1983. Almost 71 now, living an active lifestyle, good vision, no maintenance meds and at 16% body fat. I can't attribute my good health to coffee but 2-3 cups a day does not seem to have made a dent in my physical condition. I've ran the gamut from instant to espresso but settled with French press as my current choice.
It’s crazy no one here is talking about “the hidden herbs” by Anette Ray…
loved this! James and Tim were a perfect combination as guests. Also the summaries at the end of your episodes are great 👌🏼
Can't wait for the tea study!
I'm looking forward to the Scones.
@@fibber2u they will find a scone digesting bacteria, just hold on
Extremely toxic due to its uniquely high Fluoride content. Gave me what they called IBS. Long cured after discovering this.
My worry with tea is the possible huuuge amounts of insecticides in it…
@@rdvgrd6organic is the way to go
So the good news is that James Hoffmann is going to live forever.
And ever and ever 👴
Legend has that he already has!
That is indeed good news!
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or be a Homer Simpson and eat all-u-like and be medicated to the hilt?
Finally, someone confirms that a pinch of salt takes coffee flavor to another level!!!
Been a German tradition, my mother always added a pinch of salt.
I put a teaspoon of salt in my coffee with butter.
I break open a green cardamom and put that in my coffee.
The take is that salt will make a very bitter coffee taste better. Not true for a well-balanced coffee
I just started the vid. I do like James’ videos. I thought I’d mention, as an Audhd-er (ADHD+Autism) I saw a video talking about dopamine.
She said,” why do “we” sometimes feel more relaxed after a nice coffee? It satisfies a dopamine shortage. The chase for that unknown anxiety satiation.
Have a link, please?
everyone just rhymes off these truisms about dopamine now as if the brain was this simple
@@aduantas True but the fact remains that the #1 treatment for ADHD is drugs that feed you dopamine.
@@aduantasfacts
Im adhd and it calms me down too 😊
Thank you! I grew up in Wisconsin with coffee as my warm morning beverage. I had to give up the caffeine due to heart palpitations, so had to switch to decaf, and I am so happy that it has the same health benefits. I still love coffee and have found good-tasting decafs.
Beware of the chemicals used to make decaf.
Nossa Familia, a grower of deliciously roasted Brazilian coffee, is working on a caffeine free bean!
If only coffee had no caffeine - 1 cup of coffee can make me very ill. You don’t mention such a possibility. I find your information is biased.
@@k8eekatt i should buy from them
There is. It’s called decaf. Swiss water processed is natural and 99.7 percent caffeine free
Refer this research article - [Rao, N.Z., Fuller, M. Acidity and Antioxidant Activity of Cold Brew Coffee. Sci Rep 8, 16030 (2018)] where they investigates the impact of hot and cold brewing processes on the polyphonic content of coffee. It analyzes factors such as antioxidant levels and acidity in both brewing methods. The study aims to provide insight into how different brewing techniques affect the nutritional and sensory properties of coffee.
In the study, the researchers observed that the hot brewing process led to higher levels of acidity, and antioxidant activity compared to cold brewing. However, cold brewing resulted in a smoother and less acidic taste profile. Overall, the observations indicated that the choice of brewing method can significantly affect the polyphonic content and sensory characteristics of coffee.
james hoffmann is such a cool guy. so passionate about coffee.
He needs a new jumper
@@BitcoinandGold Must be his favorite, we know he has a few others
THANK YOU for covering decaf!!! I recently had to switch due to acid reflux & I’ve been depressed about the prospect. Now I feel more hopeful that my delicious coffee days are not over.
I'd a bout of panic anxiety years ago and supplement with ground decaffe after 12 noon usually. I love it and finding the one that hits the spot is just the same as it's caffeine equvelant
Love it when specialists tell me that my addiction is actually healthy
Researches found that people with addictive personalities are short-term thinkers. They consider only the short term,quick reward. If health is about a long-term commitment to good lifestyle choices i dont see addictive types finding the right path or having the dedication. If your approach to life is to be addicted and look for something positive that justifies it youre probably ignorant about lots of things. A "healthy" cup of coffee will mean nothing if someone goes on to eat/drink a ton of crap.
That is because they are captured by the coffee agenda as you are. See Jason Christoff.
Yeah, I was missing the debate of overdosing and addiction, coffee resistance and all those things because most people I know drink too much coffee and get withdrawal effects like headaches or have sleep problems.
specialists" funded by coffee producers.
@@Vaan4756346 i heard from some conclusive report that up to 3-4 cups is perfect dosis.
But also. Dont drink too late as your sleep is very important for keeping brain fuction good. Coffee interrupts sleep when drinking too late. So drink coffee plentifully, and not too late on a day
As a coffee drinker I found this amazing and informative, especially the de-caf info. I do wish you had touched briefly on the effect "if" milk, cream and natural sweeteners are added, and the effect of these additives.
Milk neutralises the benefits, Dr Gundry discussed this somewhere
I made myself learn to love it 'Black' years ago❤
@@vanessac1965 I’m skeptical of Gundry, too many infomercials selling his “amazing” products.
I always put Himalayan pink salt in my coffee, especially if you fast, do sauna and exercise. Losing salt needs to be replaced, so move more then have more. I also add some cayenne pepper for it's benefits to. Love the taste and benefits. Turmeric to.
I’ve been having gut issues for most of my life, Early on (5 yo), I had constipation. Up until pregnancy (34), I had a lot of the same issues. When I got pregnant, that all shifted and I was able to go everyday. After I delivered, I started having opposite issues. Never had problems with that. On and off, I’ve had the opposite of constipation. A little here and there. It is especially terrible when I am at work and I have to run up-and-down the stairs to the bathroom. So, I started eating homemade yogurt (plain) on a twice a month basis. Eating it every night with a touch of stevia and a little bit of berries OR some night time magnesium powder. I wake up and have no gas, no issues,, no problems at work. Then I heard about l.reuteri fermented dairy. I finally broke down and bought the tablets to make the fermented dairy. I finally made a batch of it and I started it last night. So far, I have no gas and I had a normal bowel movement. Sorry TMI. So I can’t wait to see your body response to this. I love kimchi. It is wonderful. I also eat fermented sauerkraut found in the dairy aisle. You could probably try that too, as it is very good for the micro biome too.
I saw that yogurt demo too. I’ve made yogurt many times in the past. I’m reluctant to use the inulin because I avoid inulin on a low FODMAP diet.
@@karentodd2678 I make it just fine without it.
I was surprised cold brew process was left out of the conversation. Does it have the same benefits?
Refer this research article - [Rao, N.Z., Fuller, M. Acidity and Antioxidant Activity of Cold Brew Coffee. Sci Rep 8, 16030 (2018)] where they investigates the impact of hot and cold brewing processes on the polyphonic content of coffee. It analyzes factors such as antioxidant levels and acidity in both brewing methods. The study aims to provide insight into how different brewing techniques affect the nutritional and sensory properties of coffee.
In the study, the researchers observed that the hot brewing process led to higher levels of acidity, and antioxidant activity compared to cold brewing. However, cold brewing resulted in a smoother and less acidic taste profile. Overall, the observations indicated that the choice of brewing method can significantly affect the polyphonic content and sensory characteristics of coffee.
I can't drink tea in the evening as I wake in the night to use the loo. Drinking coffee however I have a full nights sleep!
These things are so individual. I get nauseous if I drink tea early in the day, even after eating a meal. Other people cannot stomach coffee.
@@thehappypotter9612it's probably the tannins in the tea bothering you
James is great! I'm a home coffee roaster, so I'm obviously a big coffee fancier. His advice about water is spot on---the flavor of your coffee will depend on the water almost as much as the coffee. Good coffee is not cheap, so use good water. But you can also play with it a little; if your coffee is too acidic for your taste, you can use hard water to mellow it out. If it's flat and needs more acid, use spring water or even distilled. My well water is very hard, but my water softener removes some of the minerals and adds a bit of salt, which makes nice, tasty coffee.
Oh goodie, another home roaster. I've been doing it out of cost savings for 10 years or so. What roaster do you use. I use a metal bowl and a heat gun and metal spoon constantly stirring. Coffee for me dries my skin out. How about you, in winter especially? Cheers. Thanks for the water tips.
@@scoobtoober2975 I roast my coffee outside on a gas grill with a rotisserie attachment. Many years ago I bought a drum coffee roaster that fits on the rotisserie and holds up to 5 pounds of green beans. I usually roast about 3 to 3 1/2 pounds at a time because the motor on the rotisserie struggles with a full load. This method is great for roasting large batches, and all the smoke stays outside the house. The disadvantage, of course, is that I need reasonably good weather for roasting.
Cool, my neighbor has a similar setup, much smaller. Cheers, keep it up. just bought some new green beans.@@miketranfaglia3986
My mom has a alkaline water filter at home. That filter with my LA water is fucken perfect for coffee
So interesting, but from a coffee loving tea enthusiast Tim please note that green and black teas can contain equal amounts of caffeine. 13:50 They can be made from leaves from the same plants. Green and white teas can even contain more caffeine than black teas. It’s complicated, varietal, terroir, growing season, processing method etc can all have an impact on the chemical composition of the leaves. 🍃
Green Tea has a lot of caffeine. I have to drink decaf GT now. GT should be brewed at 85Deg, not boiling, which reduces the caffeine a bit.
I heard that tea often contains more per gram, but we generally use more coffee per cup, so a cup of caffeinated coffee contains more than a cup of tea (generally!). Does this sound correct?
Very informative! Thanks! I’ve been cold brewing coffee and wonder what its caffeine and polyphenal content is. I’m under the impression cold brewing produces less bitter coffee. Would love to hear your expert opinions!
What about when you drink coffee with milk or cream?, what happens? can reduce the goods properties of coffee?
this would be the only topic of concern to me as well
I would love to know that too - I had assumed that the protein in the milk would somehow neutralise the benefits of the tanins BUT James jept saying "or a flat white" made me think "really?!" I wonder what Tim's stance on added cows milk or plant "milk" containing protein is - does it lower the level of good compounds we can absorb from the coffee???
Somewhat. Much better to enjoy black coffee without all the bad stuff!
Great and informative video. I wish that coffee's effects on things like the liver and kidneys were discussed. For some odd reason, I sleep far better if I drink coffee before I go to sleep.
I stopped drinking coffee a while back and have been wondering if I did not sleep better when I used to drink it. But oh dear, did I feel terrible when I drank coffee for two weeks when I could not get hold of decaf in my little village. I was a dedicated coffee drinker for 20 years. Then I hit the wall and went cold turkey. Very thankful for decaf I am.
I just love the balance of these discussionS...experience. scientific and explanatory for us ..
THANK YOU ZOE
This was one of the best yet, thanks!
Big question though… Does the fibre in coffee affect the time restricted eating theory? I start the day with coffee at around 6.30am, but then don’t eat till 12. I’m concerned now thought that my ‘clean-up crew’ are displaced in my gut when the fibre is released.
It would be great if one of the experts could put my mind any rest!
I’d bet Zoe would have a podcast or two on time restricted eating. Maybe one of those or I like Nutrition Made Simple. Gil has a lot of interviews with people about various diets.
They did, and indicated that coffee is okay as it doesn’t trigger the same responses as food. But…. If there is a specific bacteria that likes coffee and it’s got fibre in it then surely it must create a response in the gut.
My morning coffee is important to me but so is my 16hour fast
As long as you dont add anything to your coffee
Aup Ollie, your an inspiration i can’t wait for the day you say you’ve beat this keep us posted 👊
This podcast really opened my eyes to my health and the benefits to coffee thanks for sharing just seighed up to the zoe podcasts really interesting thanks 🎉🎉🎉
As a coffee nerd, this is music to my ears.
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Great podcast, loved this. A couple of things I would have liked to hear about though.
1. Grind size. You touched a bit on surface area but wondering what your thoughts are around this.
2. Water temperature I boil to 80 degrees but is there a temp that’s optimal for drawing out flavour.
3. Water - James brought his own water and I’ve been reading a bit about removing chlorine from water for better flavours. What’s the best method to get the perfect water for a brew
Great questions, I hope I can help:
1. There's a lot to be said about grind size, but generally you are going to vary it depending on brewing style (eg very fine for espresso, quite coarse for French press). Compounds in fine grinds will dissolve more readily when water moves through the grounds, but overly fine grinds can lead to unpleasant bitterness or congestion in the brewer.
2. generally speaking, higher temperature water will dissolve more compounds from coffee grounds. Usually, people use very hot (boiling) water for light roast coffees and pour over, and less hot water for darker roasted beans (which are more prone to bitterness)
3. If you are trying to get "perfect water" for a brew(you do not need to do this! But it is tasty), the easiest method is probably to obtain distilled water, either by buying it at a store or filtering it at home. Next, you can remineralize it using commercially available powders like 3rd wave water, which will allow you to create water with a "good" (keeping in mind that this is actually pretty subjective) mineral profile for brewing.
Hopefully this helps 😅. James has great videos on all of these topics on his channel, and if you'd enjoy a more technical, biophysical perspective, I would strongly recommend the blog Coffee Ad Astra
James, there is a coffee shop in Las Vegas i think you should go check out. The owner has roots in Ethiopia and she has original coffee making equipment that was passed down by her grand parents, also the coffee is delicious. She roasts her own beans every week. The shop is off the strip. It’s called the Java Tree and it’s on flamingo road in a shopping plaza. If you decide to go i wanna meet you there it would fulfill a life dream of mine. God bless you James
And great panel here thanks for the talk about a lot of interesting nuance about coffee!
This got me subscribed, thank you very much guys extremely informative and interesting.
I love finely ground Turkish coffee enriched with cardamom and nutmeg It's a bit a ceremony but so worth the effort…
Cardamom and cinnamon is good too.
Thank you for this valuable information. I love using Aeropress. I use Lavazza Rosa coffee, diluting it with hot water, in the cup, making ut a delicious brew. I do add cream and honey, so know this depletes some of the benefits, but it's how I enjoy my coffee. I will drink it black, when out of cream.
Thank you for this excellent, cutting edge podcast!
I've recently read some studies where coffee resulted in a spike in LDL Cholesterol in the range of 3-5 cups a day. Curious what the Zoe take on this would be?
I look forward to reading the study. It’s great to see James on the program
While listening to your podcast I made a cup of coffee in a Moka pot: when a cloud of marvelous smell started pouring out, a question ensued almost simultaneously: Is the smell alone able to produce any noticeable effect on our brain?
Loved this, and hope the tea podcast is also on the way.
I can't wait to read this study. I understand it's still being reviewed.
I drink a cup of EMC daily for the past 60 years❤❤❤ (early morning coffee)... & my 7G Nutrition;
1) Greens ( vegetables)
2) Grains ( whole/
3) Grazing cattle, goat& sheep
4) Ground fowls
5)Group Exercises & Games
6) Good sleep of course.
7)Grinded beans & nuts.
Selected seafood & fruits follow with the season & take freshly.
Fantastic! This was amazing to me bc of the previously unknown factors of fiber and polyphenols! Who knew? Well, now I do and I'm so glad to have found this video. Thank you so very much!
I am so chuffed my local pub has a coffee machine - I have the perfect excuse now
These webinars are so interesting and in presenting the latest thoughts about our health. Keep them coming. Thank you.
I make coffee kombucha from the used coffee grounds from my espresso machine. It's delicious.
Please do share how to make it 🙋♀️
Yes how do you make this. I usually put the grounds on the garden !!
Ooh, I think I would like to try that.
What does roasting coffee beans do to the chemical benefits of coffee?
Unlocks everything. The Maillard reaction (look it up) changes the available chemistry into magic.
The yellow Zoe mugs on the table look excellent for those with arthritic hands - big handles!! Can one buy them>
Since joining Zoe, I now have *2 jars of instant coffee:* caffeinated for mornings and decaf for afternoon/evening. Caffeine interferes with the activity of adenosine, which makes you feel sleepy. I still use my french press from time to time, but I'm really after the fibre not the caffeine.
Did you also have a 0% score for Lawsonibacter 'Ted' in your results?
@@deedeedoes818 original score 55, retest score 95. *Ted (Lawsonibacter hominis) 0%* in both tests (Jan 2023 and Aug 2023).
@@deedeedoes818 Weird! I thought I replied to this but can't see the reply. I scored 0% for Ted on my Initial test Jan 2023 and my retest in Aug 2023. How can I get it?! Hang around in coffee shops talking to customers I suppose.
@@michaelstreeter3125 do you mind me asking if you were pleased with your results after presumably changing your eating habits?
@@deedeedoes818 Was (01/03/23) Weight: 79.8kg, Height: 177cm, Max Sys: 122mmHg, Min Dia: 63mmHg, BMI: 25.5kg/M2
Now (25/08/23) Weight: 70.4kg, Height: 177cm, Max Sys: 107mmHg, Min Dia:72mmHg, BMI:22.5kg/m2. I'm delighted.
My husband and I love coffee, specially New Orleans coffee. which has Chicory in it and we find that it is easier on our stomachs and does not trigger the spikes and we like the flavor... I would love to see some scientific information about the chicory... There are two kinds available, Cafe du Monde and Luzianne and Cafe du Monde has a decaf version...
Try to source south Indian filter coffee. It also has chicory added in different ratios and traditionally a diff Brewer is used to make a strong concentrated decoction which is diluted with hot milk and sugar.
And you can also prepare the decoction and store it for a few days
That's interesting with the Chicory part since it's a prebiotic (inulin) Chicory was used as a replacement for coffee during war times when coffee was difficult to come by
@@ddh_ddhddh_ddh3436milk destroys the benefits of coffee
I mix my own or just drink chicory infusion. I don’t know why we don’t call it coffee, tea, or chicory tea, or camellia, tea, or Jamaica tea. That would make so much sense.
@@josefwahlgren4498. I’d like to mention for you and everybody that uniquely among these that I’ve heard of, coffee and chicory are both roasted. That gives them a similar flavor, texture to the palette.
This is so interesting and the research so critical. Thank you Zoe from Sydney Australia!❤
Really enjoyed this, thank you!
what about Turkish coffee ?
I’ve found it really interesting just wish they covered how to drink the coffee best and whether the coffee loses any components when adding milk or cream for instance and should one aim for organic?
My thoughts, too, really surprised this wasn't covered!
This is encouraging news. I have long loved coffee and currently use an AeroPress. I also have started using decaf later in the day.
Love James, his TH-cam channel on coffee is top notch, it’s amazing he’s back on Zoe, thanks for this episode love it!!
Another great podcast. Coffee drinker for 50+ years here, but I've always shied away from decaf, guessing that I would be drinking some awful chemical. It's good to know about that, and how instant is made too! All very interesting information!
Google Swiss water decaf process. There are no chemicals and tastes like regular coffee. It is 99.7 percent caffeine free. It has to say water process or Swiss water process.
Grumpy Mule decaf is good. And it’s water decaffeinated.
@@kay8930 I believe only some sorts of decaf are made using chemical solvents.
The Swiss Water website says, ‘When you see the Swiss Water name, it means your favorite roaster offers 100% chemical-free decaffeinated coffee.’
@@kay8930 I think some coffees are decaffeinated using chemical solvents and some using water only. The Swiss Water Process company say that coffee decaffeinated using their process is 100% chemical-free.
So glad you got around to coffee kombucha. I have been savouring a ~ gallon/4L I just experimented with. Used grounds, fresh grinds of two kinds of beans, and some whole beans.. in the second fermentation where the primary tea is a blend of several loose leaf green teas. Sencha, a yunnan gunpowder green, etc - good quality without breaking the bank. The coffee kombucha results all have some interesting notes and pack a very healthy punch of organic acids, polyphenols, catechins & of course a massive variation in caffeine. Spectacular flavours hint at the doses of goodness in this fermentation niche.
It’s really interesting. I have it going at 1.5 or 1.75 speed but then James starts talking and I must bring it back down to normal.
Is mycotoxin really a problem when we choose which coffee to purchase? Should the public be concerned?
love you, guys! your optimistic vibes reinstate the values of decency, common sense, and professionalism in fundamental social behavior restoration endeavor. you give me hope that humanity as a species yet still has a chance. you are simply beautifully crafted. inside out. my coffee break today was very aromatic, sweet, and joyful, as you were alike. thank you!
I have super low blood pressure, so rely on coffee to keep the bp up, and i can drink coffee before bed and no effect on keeping me awake! Often have a coffee after lunch, then have a siesta (i live in spain)& i go straight off to sleep!! Same at bedtime. 🤷
Hey! I hear a lot of people only talk about the ability to get to sleep, when in reality, you may be able to FALL asleep, but the caffeine that is inevitably still in your brain has been proven to reduce the depth and quality of your sleep. Hope this helps.
Oh yes I hadn't thought of that, i have blamed my sleepless nights on menopause, but maybe coffee. I will try a new regime. Thanks
:) I find that you notice the benefits on pretty much the very same night as long as you don't have lots of other things that negatively affect your sleep. Cut out all caffeine past 12pm and you'll hopefully notice a very nice benefit almost immediately (Sleep-wise)@@hazeldellis
I drank coffee for almost 15 years. I thought I needeed it - that my morning coffee was a cozy moment, perfect way to start the day. I couldn’t have been more wrong. I have so much more energy after I stopped, which makes sense considering coffee doesn’t actually give you energy, it just blocks the adenasine that controls your natural rhythm.
I’ve had maybe two cups of coffee since I quit, and every time I feel terrible afterwards. Make no mistake, coffee is a drug which you definitely do not need, and that in many cases will negatively affect the person drinking. Try quitting, even if you don’t feel it’s a problem. After a few weeks you’ll wonder why you ever drank it.
Question: what about the coffee impact on the brain-related health issues? (Dementia, Parkinsons, Alzheimer's etc?)? Is it Good? Bad? Neutral? Unknown? What roles does the caffeine in coffee play in the brain related matter? Or does the decaf coffee work equally well ?
Really informative - as always. Loving all the Zoe podcasts etc.
i love this guy's voice
Coffee comment:
500 +/- years ago when coffee & tea was introduced into Europe, the attraction was bitterness.
The epicurean idea is to safely experience everything, without dying; Normally bitterness means death. (Today most want their coffee as sweet liquid candy.)
Appreciate good coffee, but not real particular. I drink mine black and enjoy the bitterness safely.👌.
Edit # 1 - Salt free!
Will study water quality.
Edit #2 - Taster's Choice in packets for on the go coffee.🎉
I am still confused. Should I drink drip coffee or French pressed coffee? What's the difference? Finally, should I drink espresso? If so, why and when and how much? Should I drink espresso instead of regular coffee or in addition to regular coffee? PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANK YOU.
Thanks. An interesting and information rich episode.
It occurs to me that a lot of people believe that drinking coffee keeps them regular. Maybe having a consistent amount of fiber at the same time every day is contributing to that perception? Other parts of peoples diets are relatively erratic compared to coffee, which is typically drunk in the same quantities at the same time on a daily basis. I understand that caffeine has been eliminated as a cause for that phenomenon.
It is a wonderful time to live to be able to enjoy coffee at a realistic cost
So glad you get many of the same benefits from decaf, I love coffee but my body does not love caffeine
Excellent work, love the format, keep it up!
Excellent info. Thank you
At 4 years old I absolutely loved my first cup of coffee and it was strong. I also occasionally need a cup of coffee to get to sleep.
Thank you for a fascinating and very informative presentation.
I been using distill water lately with dark roasted coffee. I am 85, I feel mentally alert .I drink 3 cups in the early mornings 4:00am to 9;00: am I use African coffee it has no acidic other coffees from South America and Asian coffees has to much acidic where I use to get hardburns until I change to African coffee where they say it originated before taken to other parts of the world. I use to buy coffee from a well known coffee shop but change because I was getting hard burns from their coffee I found later their filter water was not to clean coming out from the fossette a young boy told me , plus his manager told him not to mention it to customers. Also a woman told me most coffee shops especially restaurants use water from the fossette because they don't change the filter periodically 50% of the water goes through but not too clean .
They were talking about smokers needing more coffee to have the same effects.
I kinda had the opposite effect when I quit nicotine. Although I wasn't smoking but using various nicotine products, when I quit I could drink many cups a day (actually wanted because it kinda mimicked the effects of nicotine). When I was using nicotine I couldn't drink more than one cup or I'd feel sick and too amped up.
What a fantastic watch. Thank you!
They don't mention that a lot of glyphosate is used on coffee plants. Supposedly is is neutralised during roasting. I buy organic as it is healthier for the people who work on the plantations not to be exposed to glyphosates and it is better for the environment. If possible I buy fairtrade and organic. Just a thought.
I'm 62 and have never drunk coffee! This has convinced me to start!😂
Don't do it.
me too
Consider caffeine free coffee since caffeine can really screw you up. Anxiety, heart palpitations etc.
Get caffeine free.
i have never consumed coffee either untill last year, started with decaffeinated. Get the allegedly benefits, and no caffeine. Besides, it helps me to curb hunger in dieting
This is interesting. I stopped drinking coffee 5 years ago because I had upset stomach and the taste of coffee started to bother me. Today I still feel better than when I used to drink coffee.
probably cuz youre drinking coffee on empty stomach/without meal proximity
That's common with age, and the reason drinking it with milk became a thing in Italy.
You can buy low acid coffee beans or ground coffee which has been checked for mycotoxins and are pesticide free. Coffee beans are apparently some of the most heavily sprayed products and often have mold. Costs a lot more than what you find in the supermarket, but it would probably allow you to enjoy coffee without tummy problems.
But how does milk affect the health benefits of coffee? Given so many people put milk in their coffee, it’s dumbfounding that this issue wasn’t covered.
Glad that I read your coment, I drink the best coffee for the las 8 years ,-3cup- Bialetti coffee moka stove and and use double the size of my coffee with hot regular milk, can not live with out. you are listnening 130 mins and not coffee with milk, WTF
Absolutely agreed. How can they not answer that? I can only drink it with milk.
Tim did another video on the topic, the advice was to drink coffee black as dairy products cause an encapsulation effect and bind up the polyphenols which decreases the amount our bodies can gain benefit from. The solution was plant-based milks like almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, etc. Although to be clear, it’s not bad for you, it just reduces the benefits. Hope this helps!!
Would love to hear a discussion about haem and non-haem iron
Yes!
7 days off caffeine feel amazing energy, clarity, back to the gym each to the own but i feel back to normal.
Yay!! Finally! Good news!
I so want to see a director's cut version that shows James' expression during the "shot of expresso" comment. 😊 Did he refrain from grimmacing?
I like coffee well enough. My dad hasn't drunk it since he was 17 due to a kidney issue he had at the time. He's 92 and has never had any heart or blood pressure issues. So if anyone is worried about not drinking coffee then don't!
I think the point of this podcast is that coffee is fine and forget all the bad messages we've heard over the years.
I love coffee. I drink at least 2 cups everyday sometimes 4. I prefer black coffee but on occasion I’ll create some kind of latte.
Butter latte, add a small chunk of butter, whisk with small spoon/ wisk, allow a minute to settle then enjoy!
Absolutely fantastic to have cutting edge science like this in an easy digestible format (see what I did there?...Ill get my coat). Seriously, I have a bachelors degree and masters in related subjects but been out of science for decades now. It's fascinating to see how things have moved on and to hear direct from those at the cutting edge in this way. Thank you!
James talks so much faster than the others do I like his mind.
Most useful to hear a drink I can’t do without is actually good for me!
I quit coffee. Here is what happened:
1. My anxiety went away
2. My frequent urination problem went away
3. My gastritis went away
4. My IBS-D improved greatly
5. My sleep is now deeper and longer
6. I wake up feeling better
7. I have more energy during the day
8. My cortisol levels went down and I lost an inch on my waist
9. My teeth are whiter
10. I am absorbing B12, B6, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin D and C, copper, and zinc better.
So don’t tell me coffee is a health drink. Anything good coffee has to offer I get from my morning blueberry kale smoothie a hundred fold.
So interesting . How can we ask more questions about our particular needs in relation to nutrition ? Will a nutritionist be as well informed as you guys ?