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Oh, and even though no one else is going to go there, I will: another oft-overlooked function of coffee, w/r/t riding, is that it, uh, makes for predictable movements. When leaving on a long ride, there's a certain level of comfort in knowing that I've gotten the morning pit stops out of the way.
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I've dialed the strength back over the few years: I'm currently over 1kg/month in coffee beans.
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There are a lot of health benefits from coffee. This article lists just a few of them and you can google many more. Coffee helps prevent type 2 diabetes and cirrhosis of the liver, it makes you happier, improves athletic performance and it's the easiest way in the morning to ensure I go number 2 before heading out on a long ride.
11 Reasons You Should Drink Coffee Every Day
11 Reasons You Should Drink Coffee Every Day
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In scheme of things, drinking coffee is much less harmful -- and has a number of benefits -- compared to other habits such as smoking, drinking alcohol, taking drugs, etc. Unless you live like a monk and only drink water, coffee is preferable in many respects to many other non-alcoholic drinks such as sodas, fruit juices, milk, shakes and many teas -- particular if you drink coffee without sugar.
If you don't like the taste of coffee and/or have never developed a taste, it's no big loss. However, I get a lot of enjoyment out of drinking coffee and have no qualms about drinking 3-4 cups a day.
If you don't like the taste of coffee and/or have never developed a taste, it's no big loss. However, I get a lot of enjoyment out of drinking coffee and have no qualms about drinking 3-4 cups a day.
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Can't live without coffee, the headaches are too bad. Plus, it is the best tasting beverage on the planet. IMO, of course.
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Oh, and even though no one else is going to go there, I will: another oft-overlooked function of coffee, w/r/t riding, is that it, uh, makes for predictable movements. When leaving on a long ride, there's a certain level of comfort in knowing that I've gotten the morning pit stops out of the way.
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Did you know that Yerba Mate has caffeine too? Less than coffee though.
I love a big coffee in the morning and one in the afternoon. If I'm going to the gym after a long day at work, a little cup of coffee helps get the energy up! I don't mind using it as a stimulant, but I might want to switch to tea eventually. I'm so used to the caffeine though...
As far as addictions go, it's not a bad one. The worst effect for me is the tendency to buy coffee instead of bringing it to work in a thermos. Even cheap coffee- that adds up.
I love a big coffee in the morning and one in the afternoon. If I'm going to the gym after a long day at work, a little cup of coffee helps get the energy up! I don't mind using it as a stimulant, but I might want to switch to tea eventually. I'm so used to the caffeine though...
As far as addictions go, it's not a bad one. The worst effect for me is the tendency to buy coffee instead of bringing it to work in a thermos. Even cheap coffee- that adds up.
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Pot a day. Unless I am on the road for work, then I seek out an extra large of Dunkin Donuts coffee. Yeah I love espresso and cappucino's but I cant a afford a real machine and I dont live in Europe. :-(
Oh and Starbucks is not an option.
Oh and Starbucks is not an option.
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It's my last remaining vice.
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Ah, it was a nice treat to pick up the occasional bag of La Colombe when I was still on the east coast. Not that I'm hurting for good local roasters, anymore, but still...
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As an aside, I've recently refreshed my infatuation with my morning cup - I replaced the pump in my espresso machine and she's workin' so nice an' happy, now.
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I'm a regular coffee drinker. I like the effect. I have a "Death before Decaf" button. However the week before a big event I cut it out or at least down to 1 cup. Then the caffeine I use for the event has a bigger effect. More than a stimulant, caffeine spares glycogen by increasing fat burn.
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I'm slightly allergic to caffeine - causes a post-nasal drip, no matter what caffeinated beverage i have.
For me, caffeine + cooler weather = a mess.
..... but i still drink it
For me, caffeine + cooler weather = a mess.
..... but i still drink it
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Decaffeinated coffee makes as much sense as non-alcoholic gin.
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The coffee K Cups for the Keurig machine at work don't have the same bathroom effect as store bought coffee or coffee made at home. I guess because it's weaker. And it doesn't taste good. It's just convenient.
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I have two big strong double espressos made from my home machine first thing in the morning, then no more for the rest of the day. It takes me a very long time to become alert after waking, and the coffee is an important part of that. I've been getting up at 5:30am occasionally to ride before the heat. It takes me those two coffees and until at least 6:30am to feel alert enough to head out. I cannot wait for cooler weather, because this sucks.
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I love my morning coffee (french press). I won't drink that drip crap they have at the office. I don't like to drink coffee in the morning before a ride because I'll have to stop every 30 minutes and I doubt the group will appreciate that. So I have oatmeal (steel cut oats) but instead of adding water or milk...I add coffee. Still get to enjoy my coffee but in a different way without having to stop every 30 minutes.
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I love my morning coffee (french press). I won't drink that drip crap they have at the office. I don't like to drink coffee in the morning before a ride because I'll have to stop every 30 minutes and I doubt the group will appreciate that. So I have oatmeal (steel cut oats) but instead of adding water or milk...I add coffee. Still get to enjoy my coffee but in a different way without having to stop every 30 minutes.
I didn't know that the manner in which you ingest it made a difference in how the body reacts to it.