05/10/2022
I love all of the seasons in the midwest - well, if I’m honest, winter is a bit too long for me, but I digress.
Fall is that time when we get to take walks out in the crisp fall air, pick sweet, crunchy apples and nestle into our favorite, well worn sweaters.
Fall is also the time that we tend to transition to cozy warm beverages.
That warm beverage in the morning is a ritual for many people.
For some of you, I’m sure that robust coffee is your go to. Hopefully only organic, as coffee is one of the most highly sprayed crops in the world.
I personally love the smell and taste of coffee and I used to drink it daily.
Coffee contains antioxidants like hydroxycinnamic acids and polyphenols.
Antioxidants are very effective at neutralizing reactive compounds called free radicals. This reduces oxidative damage and may help prevent diseases like heart disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes.
However, not everyone can drink coffee. For some people it can cause problems.
Coffee contains caffeine which may overwhelm the central nervous system, cause restlessness, anxiety, digestive problems, high blood pressure, increased heart rate, or trouble sleeping in sensitive individuals.
Those with certain medical conditions may also require caffeine-restricted diets. This includes people who are taking prescription medications that can interact with caffeine
In excessive amounts, caffeine can cause muscle breakdown which, in rare cases, can lead to a dangerous condition called rhabdomyolysis. When someone is taking certain medications, for example, statin drugs for reducing cholesterol, they are at an increased risk for rhabdomyolysis. This risk increases with excessive caffeine intake.
Caffeine can become habit forming. This is not a classic addiction that is caused by illicit drugs, opioids and amphetamines, but caffeine can lead to psychological or physical dependency, especially at high doses and daily consumption. There are unpleasant withdrawal effects like the rebound headache and fatigue.
If you're looking for something warm, cozy & different (or even if you’re not) give this Fall Teeccino Amaretto Latte a try. Adjust to just the way you like it!