Coffee Health Risks

Coffee Health Risks: For the moderate drinker, coffee is safe says Harvard Women’s Health Watch

( Boston , MA ) Despite 20 years of reassuring research, many people still avoid caffeinated coffee because they worry about its health effects. However, current research reveals that in moderation—a few cups a day—coffee is a safe beverage that may even offer some health benefits. The September issue of Harvard Women's Health Watch weighs the pros and cons of this popular beverage and eases the concerns of moderate coffee drinkers.

The latest research has not only confirmed that moderate coffee consumption doesn't cause harm, it's also uncovered possible benefits. Studies show that the risk for type 2 diabetes is lower among regular coffee drinkers than among those who don't drink it. Also, coffee may reduce the risk of developing gallstones, discourage the development of colon cancer, improve cognitive function, reduce the risk of liver damage in people at high risk for liver disease, and reduce the risk of Parkinson's disease. Coffee has also been shown to improve endurance performance in long-duration physical activities.

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WORKSHOP - SMALL SCALE ON-FARM PROCESSING

Saturday, July 5th, from 1pm - 3:30pm, CTAHR meeting Room in Kainaliu, followed by optional tour to Bob Nelson's processing operation (across the road)
A presentation on how to take your coffee cherry through to parchment, to green bean, and even to roast and pack yourselves. This workshop is specifically for small farms, with examples of scaled down operations and equipment that are affordable, and will give you a return on your investment.


WHY DO THIS?

• To become independent

• To maximize value added and profitability

• To enable quality control of the entire process

FREE to Kona Coffee Farmers Association members

For non-members $10 (which may go towards a $25 membership fee if you wish to join the group).

Contact Ken Sheppard to sign up. 329-7239 kensheppard@hawaii.rr.com

Americans reassess spending habits

Coffee runs and cab rides given up in tight times

BY CANDICE CHOI • ASSOCIATED PRESS • June 22, 2008

The "latte effect" of the go-go years had consumers spending $4 a day on coffee. Now the downturn is forcing them to rethink the wisdom of such habits.
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As inflation squeezes budgets, middle-class Americans are taking fresh stock of their spending in search of ways to save a nickel or a dime. The result: People are giving up a variety of small financial vices.

For Michelle Hovis, that means refilling her husband's used soda container from a 2-liter bottle she buys on sale for 98 cents. She tweaked his daily habit of buying a 20-ounce bottle when the price crept up to $1.39.

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