Comments on: Caffeine Talk http://www.marksdailyapple.com/coffee-tea-caffeine-talk/ Serving up health and fitness insights (daily, of course) with a side of irreverence. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 21:47:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: william http://www.marksdailyapple.com/coffee-tea-caffeine-talk/#comment-53151 william Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:13:33 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/coffee-tea-caffeine-talk/#comment-53151 I have abused caffeine for years now. There have been times when I would stop for a month or two and I was able to focus and not feel so anxious. I am caffeine sensitive but am also dependent on it. Can never seem to get it in gear in the morning if I don't have at least a 44oz cup of coffee. I am planning to stop tomorrow, the caffeine is affecting my work, I feel like some kid with a.d.d. I am unable to confront people because of the anxiety it causes and I can't sit still without getting bored immediatly. I have abused caffeine for years now. There have been times when I would stop for a month or two and I was able to focus and not feel so anxious. I am caffeine sensitive but am also dependent on it. Can never seem to get it in gear in the morning if I don’t have at least a 44oz cup of coffee. I am planning to stop tomorrow, the caffeine is affecting my work, I feel like some kid with a.d.d. I am unable to confront people because of the anxiety it causes and I can’t sit still without getting bored immediatly.

]]> By: Migraineur http://www.marksdailyapple.com/coffee-tea-caffeine-talk/#comment-42715 Migraineur Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:12:19 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/coffee-tea-caffeine-talk/#comment-42715 Kris - I have a similar reaction to alcohol. Sometimes I can handle one or two drinks, but last night I had two glasses of wine and I am *seriously* hung over. With caffeine - nowadays I drink mostly decaf. But in my past life, I noticed I was less tolerant of caffeine if I also consumed sugar. The combination would throw me into what I now know was reactive hypoglycemia much faster than sugar alone. Are you drinking non-fat because you actually like it, or because you think fat is bad for you? I am a big believer in the healing power of butterfat! Kris - I have a similar reaction to alcohol. Sometimes I can handle one or two drinks, but last night I had two glasses of wine and I am *seriously* hung over.

With caffeine - nowadays I drink mostly decaf. But in my past life, I noticed I was less tolerant of caffeine if I also consumed sugar. The combination would throw me into what I now know was reactive hypoglycemia much faster than sugar alone.

Are you drinking non-fat because you actually like it, or because you think fat is bad for you? I am a big believer in the healing power of butterfat!

]]> By: Phillip http://www.marksdailyapple.com/coffee-tea-caffeine-talk/#comment-42710 Phillip Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:57:56 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/coffee-tea-caffeine-talk/#comment-42710 Kris - funny how a drink can impact us differently on different days. I have noticed when my aerobic activity is high, caffeine impacts me more. Just a thought... Kris - funny how a drink can impact us differently on different days. I have noticed when my aerobic activity is high, caffeine impacts me more. Just a thought…

]]> By: Kris http://www.marksdailyapple.com/coffee-tea-caffeine-talk/#comment-42561 Kris Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:30:21 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/coffee-tea-caffeine-talk/#comment-42561 I love a non fat 20 ounce cappucino but it does not like me. I feel fine when I drink it but about an hour later I get all jittery and it usually will put me into a panic attack. I can't breath and I feel instant doom! Am I the only one that feels this? Can it really be dangerous for me? And the biggest question is why can I drink it sometimes and have no reaction at all but other times I feel horrible! I don't understand how one cup can have such an adverse reaction.I only drink it every once in awhile but I would like to drink it more often. I love a non fat 20 ounce cappucino but it does not like me. I feel fine when I drink it but about an hour later I get all jittery and it usually will put me into a panic attack. I can’t breath and I feel instant doom! Am I the only one that feels this? Can it really be dangerous for me? And the biggest question is why can I drink it sometimes and have no reaction at all but other times I feel horrible! I don’t understand how one cup can have such an adverse reaction.I only drink it every once in awhile but I would like to drink it more often.

]]> By: Scott Kustes http://www.marksdailyapple.com/coffee-tea-caffeine-talk/#comment-37259 Scott Kustes Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:36:00 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/coffee-tea-caffeine-talk/#comment-37259 Nice post. Caffeine is pretty much a requirement in our culture due to our reluctance to actually go to sleep. Burning the candle at both ends, eating the wrong foods, being out of shape, etc all contribute to a society where caffeine addiction is not just acceptable, but necessary. I had a post about <a href="http://www.modernforager.com/blog/2008/03/04/pondering-energy-drinks-and-the-fatigue-of-a-nation/" rel="nofollow">energy drinks and their booming industry</a> a few weeks ago. Just a note though...cocoa actually doesn't contain caffeine. It contains a cousin of caffeine known as theobromine, which is why the stuff will kill your dog. It can't metabolize the theobromine very quickly and can easily overdose. Cheers Scott Kustes <a href="http://www.modernforager.com" rel="nofollow">Modern Forager</a> Nice post. Caffeine is pretty much a requirement in our culture due to our reluctance to actually go to sleep. Burning the candle at both ends, eating the wrong foods, being out of shape, etc all contribute to a society where caffeine addiction is not just acceptable, but necessary. I had a post about energy drinks and their booming industry a few weeks ago.

Just a note though…cocoa actually doesn’t contain caffeine. It contains a cousin of caffeine known as theobromine, which is why the stuff will kill your dog. It can’t metabolize the theobromine very quickly and can easily overdose.

Cheers
Scott Kustes
Modern Forager

]]> By: Anna http://www.marksdailyapple.com/coffee-tea-caffeine-talk/#comment-36883 Anna Sun, 23 Mar 2008 15:04:28 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/coffee-tea-caffeine-talk/#comment-36883 Aaaah, a nice Americano with half & half or heavy cream, made with locally roasted beans. I don't bother with drip coffee anymore, if I can help it. Aaaah, a nice Americano with half & half or heavy cream, made with locally roasted beans. I don’t bother with drip coffee anymore, if I can help it.

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