Why you should be drinking coffee before working out
Starting your day with a cup of coffee has become the standard practice for millions around the globe, but starting a workout after consuming a cup of Joe is somewhat less common, but maybe you should be thinking about upping the caffeine intake before hitting the gym.
A Spanish study published in the International Journal of Sports Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism found that trained athletes who took caffeine right before a workout actually burned around 15% more calories in the preceding post-exercise hours than those who had no caffeine at all.
The surprising portion? Just how little you need to actually benefit from this effect…
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5 alternative sweeteners to use in your coffee
Whilst ordinarily a true coffee aficionado would state that coffee with sugar is heresy, we can forgive it, as everyone has different tastes.
Sugar isn’t the only thing that can sweeten and flavour your favourite hot drink though, with many alternatives even being an improvement over sugar altogether.
Here are 5 alternative sweeteners to use in your hot drinks.
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Fairtrade Fortnight 2018: Come on in to Fairtrade
Fairtrade Fortnight is one of the key dates in the calendar for those of us in the coffee industry, as it’s a way to celebrate the efforts of the global farming community that help us bring you some of the world’s finest coffee beans and ingredients.
It’s a chance for businesses, campaigners, schools, places of worship and more to help support and raise awareness of the work and difficulties faced by those in countries that produce vast portions of our favourite foods — including coffee, tea and much more. …continue reading Fairtrade Fortnight 2018: Come on in to Fairtrade