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"So, if you need that jolt and simply won't forgo the taste of coffee beans, switch to espresso. Relatively weak, American-style coffee may seem less stressful to your system than the thick, dark brew favored by Europeans, but it's not. According to nutritionists, the roasting and brewing process used to make espresso actually makes for a less acidic and less physically taxing cup of joe. • Magnesium for a Minor Boost If you tend to feel dull and lackluster regardless of the amount of sleep you're getting, you may be magnesium-deficient." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Coffee bars: Instead of that latte or cappuccino, order a "double short cappuccino," which is actually an espresso macchiato—an espresso with a dash of foam. You'll also save money; it's cheaper than either a latte or cappuccino and better for you. KILL SUGAR CRAVINGS: SUPPLEMENT YOUR DIET In the first two weeks, three micronutrients-selenium, cinnamon, and chromium-can help you resist the urge to eat sweet things, thereby helping diminish insulin resistance." - Dr. Steven R. Gundry, Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You - And Your Waistline - And Drop the Weight for Good (Get the book.)

"Each patient on these once-a-day pills, like a smoker hooked on cigarettes or a coffee lover addicted to espresso, becomes an annuity, paying the company handsomely for years. Under the blockbuster model, it helped to have discovered an innovative new medicine, but that was not required. The key ingredient was promotion—to the American masses. The pharmaceutical companies now spend twice as much on marketing as most other industries." - Melody Petersen, Our Daily Meds: How the Pharmaceutical Companies Transformed Themselves into Slick Marketing Machines and Hooked the Nation on Prescription Drugs (Get the book.)

"These toxic exposures may affect sperm count, sperm Caffeine Content Item Caffeine (mg) Coffee, brewed (8 oz) 60-120 Coffee, instant (8 oz) 70 Coffee, decaffeinated (8 oz) 2-5 Double espresso (2 oz) 45-100 Tea, black, 5-minute steep (8 oz) 60-100 Tea, green (8 oz) 20 Barq's Root Beer (12 oz) 22 Coca-Cola (12 oz) 34 Pepsi (12 oz) 38 Chocolate milk (8 oz) 4 Milk chocolate (1 oz) 1-15 Dark chocolate (1 oz) 20 Ben & Jerry's Coffee Fudge Frozen Yogurt (4 oz) 42 formation, sperm viability, ovulation, egg viability, and hormone levels." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"Espresso coffee has amounts of the offending chemicals midway between those of other unfiltered coffees and paper-filtered coffee,79 but there is little research investigating the effect of espresso on cholesterol levels, and studies to date have produced conflicting results.80'81 The effects of decaffeinated coffee on cholesterol levels remain in debate.82 Alcohol Moderate drinking (one to two drinks per day) increases protective HDL cholesterol.83 This effect happens equally with different kinds of alcohol-containing beverages." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.)

"And for the finishing touch-one our early ancestors never got to enjoy—an espresso! For a full week of meal plans and recipes suitable for Phase 3, see page 178. After recently being invited to a panel discussion on biomarkers in aging, I was impressed by research data regarding the effect of fasting every other day on longevity-gene activation (a technique you'll learn about in the next chapter). I will be testing my biomarkers after this book goes to press, but to find out how I'm doing, follow my progress at www.drgundry.com." - Dr. Steven R. Gundry, Dr. Gundry's Diet Evolution: Turn Off the Genes That Are Killing You - And Your Waistline - And Drop the Weight for Good (Get the book.)

"Strawberries and cream: V4 cup chopped strawberries and V8 teaspoon pure vanilla extract þPina colada: V8 cup canned crushed pineapple and 1 tablespoon flaked or shredded coconut þMochaccino: 1 tablespoon cool espresso or extra-strong coffee and 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup þOrange burst: V4 cup chopped orange segments or mandarin oranges and 1 tablespoon reduced-sugar orange marmalade many people who are housebound or live in areas without a lot of sun. In response to that need, many milk products are fortified with vitamin D, and now some yogurt manufacturers are joining in." - Elaine Magee, Food Synergy: Unleash Hundreds of Powerful Healing Food Combinations to Fight Disease and Live Well (Get the book.)

"Beverage Coffee, brewed (8 oz.) espresso (2 oz.) Tea, black brewed (8 oz.) Tea, green (8 oz.) Tea, white (8 oz.) Hot chocolate (8 oz.) Coffee, decaf (8 oz.) Pepsi-Cola (8 oz.) Snapple sweet tea (8 oz.) Caffeine content (mg) 80-135 40-60 45 15-20 15 14 2-4 55 12 Alcohol Multiple studies have confirmed that drinking more than two glasses of alcohol per day, whether it's beer, wine, or hard liquor, will increase your risk of breast cancer by roughly 40 percent." - Phuli Cohan, The Natural Hormone Makeover: 10 Steps to Rejuvenate Your Health and Rediscover Your Inner Glow (Get the book.)

"When work pressures are relentless, instead of going the espresso route, look within yourself for a short, calming respite that starts in the lungs. Instructors of meditation and, more recently, breathwork classes, can teach clients to change poor breathing patterns?shallow breathing with pauses—into deep, fuller inhalations that calm the mind and promote better health. Scientific research is scarce, but take it from those who get to know their diaphragms: When you are stressed, chances are your fight-or-flight response is on and you are breathing up in your chest (that's shallow)." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"You start leaving the pot on, you buy an espresso machine. You have one at work. This kind of behavior is about addiction and relief from withdrawal. When your brain isn't getting the drug it has adapted to, you don't feel well. You probably don't make the connection between your caffeine intake and your irritability. You haven't noticed the relationship between the timing of your withdrawal symptoms and your inability to focus and think clearly. What you do remember is the times you have felt good. And you will do anything to try to maintain those feelings." - Kathleen DesMaisons, Potatoes Not Prozac: Solutions for Sugar Sensitivity (Get the book.) "I experimented to see if I had the same longing when I drank espresso without the milk. Nope, that little cup of black liquid didn't hold quite the same charge as the warm milk. Another connection to my early story of going to Dairy Queen. Milk and mother. Love. Opioids. Once I saw what was driving my behavior, I decided love can come from better places than a coffee stote. So, eliminate the caffeine first, then take a look at what else is connected to your coffee-drinking habit. Look at what other "drugs," like sugar or milk or croissants or cigarettes, are connected to it." - Kathleen DesMaisons, Potatoes Not Prozac: Solutions for Sugar Sensitivity (Get the book.)

"It's not enough to hop to the water cooler, microwave or espresso cart. A 15-minute walk (25 minutes is even better) promotes healing by encouraging blood to circulate all through the vertebrae and lower torso, nourishing tired, fatigued muscles and tissues. You need blood pumped through the area to outsmart "office backache," experts say. If you're worried about the boss missing you, take a memo recorder with you and do some work as you stroll." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"You don't have to eliminate espresso. Just move whatever you are eating to a mealtime. If you have been going out for ice cream in the evening, you can keep eating the ice cream—just make sure you eat it with a meal. If you have been eating M&M's every day, you can continue to eat them if you like—just eat them with a meal. A "meal" is eating two or more nutritious foods at one sitting. Tuna fish and salad or eggs and toast would be a meal. My clients have asked if a hot fudge sundae is a meal. "What if we add a banana and more nuts?" they say. That is stretching it." - Kathleen DesMaisons, Potatoes Not Prozac: Solutions for Sugar Sensitivity (Get the book.)

"According to nutritionists, the roasting and brewing process used to make espresso actually makes for a less acidic and less physically taxing cup of joe. • Magnesium for a Minor Boost If you tend to feel dull and lackluster regardless of the amount of sleep you're getting, you may be magnesium-deficient. This often-overlooked mineral is crucial to your body's metabolism of fats and energy production, dietitians say." - Bottom Line Books, Uncommon Cures For Everyday Ailments (Get the book.)

"Golden is still too yellow, and not recommended. espresso is a brilliant shade for very dark African-American skin tones, while Alabaster should please those who feel no foundation is light enough for their skin. Texture-wise, this remains creamy, is surprisingly easy to blend, and provides medium coverage that can be sheered if desired. I disagree with the company's "for all skin types except very oily" claim, because this is not the type of foundation someone with blemishes should use, nor does it have a matte quality to please someone with an oily T-zone. It is best for normal to dry skin." - Paula Begoun and Bryan Barron, Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me, 7th Edition (Get the book.)

"Traditional methods give either Turkish coffee or filter coffee. espresso is strong, black, Italian-style coffee made bypassing steam through ground coffee; cappuccino is strong black coffee to which frothy cream or milk is added (often served with a sprinkling of cocoa powder). White coffee is made by adding a teaspoon of whipped cream without stirring, while the French cafe au lait is coffee made with milk. Coffee is used in desserts, confectionery, ice cream and liqueurs such as Tia Maria." - Ben-Erik van Wyk, Food Plants of the World: An illustrated guide (Get the book.)

"Barry isn't thinking about low carbs, low-fat, or nonfat when he orders his usual caffeinated beverage—a grande mocha double espresso supreme with light creme. He buys an innocent-looking raspberry scone for later and pays his $5.50. Later comes about sixty seconds after he's back in his car. Dee-licious! Around ten-thirty, Barry visits the vending machine in the office for a little pick-me-up. He buys a soft drink and a bag of potato chips. For lunch, Barry cruises to a burger joint where he inhales a bacon double cheeseburger, some fries, and a Coke. " - David H. Rippe, Jared Rosen, The Flip: Turn Your World Around (Get the book.)

"Brilliant Brunette Shine Release Volumizing Shampoo, Chestnut to espresso ($6.49for 8.45 ounces) is nearly identical to the Brilliant Brunette Shine Release Moisturizing Shampoo above, and the same basic comments apply. © Brilliant Brunette Light Reflecting Conditioner, Amber to Maple ($6.49 for 8.45 ounces) is a standard, though good, conditioner for normal to dry hair of any thickness, but the coloring agents have no effect on brunette hair. © Brilliant Brunette Light Reflecting Conditioner, Chestnut to espresso ($6.49 for 8." - Paula Begoun, Don't Go Shopping for Hair-Care Products Without Me (Get the book.)

"II Mountain Dew 12 oz. 55 Diet Coke 12 oz. 50 Coca-Cola Classic 12 oz. 45 Pepsi 12 oz. 37 Dr Pepper 12 oz. 37 Bromo-Seltzer 1 dose 33 Midol 1 dose 32 Dexatrim 1 dose 200 NoDoz 1 dose 100 esha Food Processor neurosis. Doctors have been known to prescribe anti-anxiety medication while the patient is still drinking a pot of coffee a day." - Kathleen DesMaisons, Potatoes Not Prozac: Solutions for Sugar Sensitivity (Get the book.)

"Brilliant Brunette Shine Release Shampoo, Chestnut to espresso ($6.49 for 8.45 ounces) is nearly identical to the Brilliant Brunette Shine Release Moisturizing Shampoo above, and the same basic comments apply. © Brilliant Brunette Shine Release Volumizing Shampoo, Amber to Maple ($6.49 for 8.45 ounces) is nearly identical to the Brilliant Brunette Shine Release Moisturizing Shampoo above, and the same review applies. © Brilliant Brunette Shine Release Volumizing Shampoo, Chestnut to espresso ($6.49for 8." - Paula Begoun, Don't Go Shopping for Hair-Care Products Without Me (Get the book.)

"He lives in Las Vegas and enjoys playing with synthesizers, machine guns, and espresso machines. JEREMY FALUDI [JJF] Jeremy Faludi (www.FaludiDesign.com) is a freelance product designer, physicist, and engineer, working to birth all these beautiful green theories into the real world. He works with Rocky Mountain Institute, among other organizations, and has spoken at conferences, schools, and businesses about biomimicry and green engineering. Before going into design, he worked in the semiconductor industry; he holds degrees from Stanford University and Reed College." - Alex Steffen, Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century (Get the book.)

"And why doesn't my boss notice when he hovers over my desk that I discreetly cover my nose to avoid inhaling his breakfast blend double-shot espresso breath?" added Larry. I explained to the Bortons that most people are oblivious to their own body odors because of natural adaptations that occur within the nervous system. These adaptations cause us to quickly become accustomed to what is common." - John A. McDougall, Dr. McDougall's Digestive Tune-Up (Get the book.)

"Indeed, three cans of Diet Coke deliver as big a caffeine hit as a regular espresso. As the French essayist Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin said in 1825, 'It is the duty of all mamas and papas to forbid their children to drink coffee, unless they wish to have little dried-up machines, stunted and old, at the age of twenty', but many parents, diligent about banning coffee, are unaware of the caffeine cocktail available in fast food and soft drinks. The Sleep Foundation website has a Caffeine Calculator, for checking out the caffeine content of many types of drinks and food." - Sue Palmer, Toxic Childhood: How the Modern World is Damaging Our Children and What We Can Do About it (Get the book.)

"Calories 95; Protein 10; Carbohydrate 13; Fat 0 Drinks Cafe Latte, 1 shot espresso with 6 ounces 2% milk Caloric Density 0.4; Calories 92; Protein 6; Carbohydrate 9; Fat 4 Cafe Mocha, 2 teaspoons thin chocolate syrup, 1 shot espresso, and 6 ounces skim milk Caloric Density 0.4; Calories 93; Protein 7; Carbohydrate 17; Fat 0 Cocoa-Flavored Soymilk, % cup Caloric Density 0.5; Calories 90; Protein 2; Carbohydrate 17; Fat 1 Herbal Tea, sweetened, 1 cup Caloric Density 0.3; Calories 70; Protein 0; Carbohydrate 17; Fat 0 Herbal Tea, unsweetened, 1 cup Caloric Density <0." - Bradley J. Willcox, M.D., D. Craig Willcox, Ph.D., Makoto Suzuki, M.D., The Okinawa Diet Plan : Get Leaner, Live Longer, and Never Feel Hungry (Get the book.)

"His grande mocha double espresso supreme with light creme has kicked in. Two hours into his workday, he's still replying to email, despite a strong desire to delete them all. He suspects no one would notice his lack of response. He checks the stock market every fifteen minutes to follow his 40IK, even though he Very little is won't need the funds for another thirty years. In a mid- needed to make morning meeting, Barry is jittery as his boss takes credit a happy life: It for his work in a team presentation." - David H. Rippe, Jared Rosen, The Flip: Turn Your World Around (Get the book.)

"The major medical journals regularly publish letters from practitioners that semihumorously document disabilities such as espresso machine operator's arm or video game player's finger. In fact, applying catchy syndrome names to cumulative trauma disorders represents a long-standing medical tradition. In much of this sport of disease naming, an underlying theme of social role and class distinction is far from subtle.38 New vocations linked to changing technologies have always provided the most popular monikers." - Paul D. Blanc, M.D., How Everyday Products Make People Sick: Toxins at Home and in the Workplace (Get the book.)

"That's more than 36 cans of Classic Coke® or 12 shots of espresso.24 While caffeine is a mild diuretic (what a lot of dieters use to get rid of that extra water weight), it is also a cardiac stimulant that gives you a boost of energy. An addictive substance, it stimulates your brain in the same way cocaine and heroin do.25 If you ever pulled an all-nighter in college, you were probably drinking coffee (approximately 100 mg of caffeine per cup) or Mountain Dew® (55 mg per 12-ounce can) or taking No Doz® (100 mg per tablet). So, you probably also know what a caffeine buzz feels like." - Craig Pepin-Donat, The Big Fat Health and Fitness Lie (Get the book.)

"That satisfied feeling rapidly plummets, resulting in a frenetic search for the next drive-thru espresso stand. It's a vicious cycle! But relax, because a few key foods and supplements will wipe away fatigue and reduce stress without wiping you out (or your wallet). A few simple adjustments to your diet may do wonders for your emotional well being. What and when we eat has an overwhelming influence on brain chemistry and a direct connection on how we think and act. How we respond to stress depends as much on diet as it does on learned coping skills." - Jan Lovejoy, Get Balanced-the Natural Way to Better Health with Superfoods (Get the book.)

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