Do you feel that drinking coffee has had a positive impact on you?

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   Cre8torposted 12 years ago

   Do you feel that drinking coffee has had a positive impact on you?
   
   The argument about coffee being bad for you has taking a turn these days. They are saying that is has many more benefits than ever thought to be before. Do you have any personal thoughts on the subject?

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   nochanceposted 12 years ago

   I make decaf coffee at home and drink it with a little bit of creamer. So it's super cheap and basically just flavored water. I like it because it's warm. I don't really like tea and hot chocolate puts me to sleep so coffee is a good choice.
   
   I'm trying to cut caffeine out of my diet because I know there are some health issues that go along with it. I just tell myself the decaf coffee will wake me up and it does. No caffeine necessary.

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   ChristinSposted 12 years ago

   well it definitely keeps me from being grumpy in the mornings which I am sure my family appreciates .  Actually, I have read studies that show moderate coffee consumption (meaning a cup or two a day - not a pot lol) decreases one's risk for alzheimers and boosts the metabolism among other things. 
   
   I know it can be overdone, but in moderation I think coffee can indeed be good for you.  Caffeine addiction - not so much, but coffee has anti-oxidants and other good things in it.  It's a lot like dark chocolate in my eyes.  An ounce of good, dark chocolate benefits one's health.  In excess, it is destructive.  I believe coffee to be similar.

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   ChitrangadaSharanposted 12 years ago

   Excess of anything is bad. But I love the aroma of coffee and do take it in moderation. Especially in the evenings, while relaxing with family. After a hard yet successful day, coffee is the unanimous choice of my family, whether cold or hot, depending upon the season. It definitely enhances my mood and cheers me up.

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   SteveWaugh1965posted 12 years ago

   Coffee is a powerful yet natural stimulant. Any substance that stimulates your central nervous system like coffee does, is not a good idea to use in large amounts - no matter if its natural or not. The key with most things though, is of course, moderation. There are numerous documented benefits from moderate coffee intake. All things in moderation

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   pmorriesposted 12 years ago

   I have  anecdotal evidence that coffee can help one understand algebra. I took an early morning college algebra as a freshman in college. I had no idea about what the the professor was talking about until...I started drinking coffee;  however, the professor never told me why on earth algebra is important..
   
   I also found out (rather unscientifically) that coffee helps me to read articles about furnaces (otherwise it is all Greek or algebra to me).

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