Coffee

What you need to know about your Morning Joe!

  

Coffee:

Brewed drink from roasted seeds (coffee beans).  They are seeds of coffee cherries that grow on trees in over 70 countries

How much do I need:  No more than 2 cups a day

Coffee's Job:  The caffeine content gives us a stimulating effect. 

Coffee Sources: Organic (no pesticides), Fair trade (guarantees coffee growers a negotiated preharvest price)

   *Side Note: High consumption of unfiltered coffee is associated with mild elevations in cholesterol levels. 4-7 cups of coffee a day leads to the following:  restlessness, anxiety, irritability, sleeplessness, and headaches.