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How Much Coffee Per Day Is Healthy?

Betty Farrell Health

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A certain quantity of coffee is good for your health, but too much of it becomes poisonous. Caffeine is the active ingredient in coffee.

In a cup of coffee, the content of caffeine varies, ranging between 50 and 400+ mg per cup. According to a Zagat study conducted at the start of this year, about 87% of Americans take a cup of coffee every day and 55 percent actually admitted that they are addicted to this daily cup. It is therefore important for every one conscious of their health to know how much coffee per day is healthy.

Caffeine is one of the most widely consumed stimulants, which targets the central nervous system and increases the alertness of your brain. For healthy individuals, caffeine quantity of 400mg a day which is equivalent to around 4 cups of coffee is safe. Even though it offers quite a number of benefits to consumers, it is necessary that you listen to your body. Some people can consume a strong mug of coffee and feel wow. Others may take half a mug and start feeling nervous and experience stomach upsets. It differs from one person to another when it comes to how much coffee to take.

  • Consequences of too much caffeine

Just because a little bit of something is beneficial does not imply that an entire lot is necessarily safer, or even better. Too much consumption of caffeine can be dangerous to your health. Taking 500 to 600 mg can lead to short term symptoms like tremors, restlessness, stomach upset, insomnia and irritability.

  • Moderate coffee intake is the key to optimise its benefitscup of coffee and a glass of milktea

Although many people enjoy taking large quantity of caffeine to jumpstart the day, a research on the ideal caffeinating strategies showed little, frequent amounts of caffeine (about a quarter cup of coffee) per hour is the most ideal strategy to remain alert and awake the whole day. Caffeine reaches the optimum level in the blood stream in less than an hour of consumption and remains elevated for a period of 3 to 5 hours. Optimising effects of caffeine stimulant over a whole day may mean you interchange your mug of coffee with a teacup a number of times a day.

  • Conclusion

a cup of coffee next to a laptopBear in mind that there are several other sources of caffeine other than coffee. These include soft drinks, some medications, tea, energy drinks etc. Depending on one’s genetic makeup, your body may tolerate little caffeine or a lot of it. Most people lie somewhere in the middle. Even if the general rule reccomends 400 mg of caffeine per day, one should factor in the individual genetic variations when determining how much coffee per day is healthy…

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How To Choose Between A Gas And Wood-Burning Insert

Betty Farrell Home & Kitchen

A fireplace insert is an inexpensive way to renovate the appearance of your hearth and enhance the heating system in your home. There are many options when it comes to fireplace inserts, but the main difference between them is what fuel they use. The most commonly used fireplace fuels are wood and gas.

Here are various options to help you make your choice between gas vs. wood fireplace inserts.

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  • Cost

There are two aspects you should consider when comparing fireplace inserts for your home: purchase price and operation. Purchase prices vary and can be inflated by installation prices if construction work will be needed. Both gas and wood fireplaces require venting to the outdoors, meaning that a flue system must be built in your home if does not exist. Additionally, gas lines must be installed by certified professionals and cost thousands of dollars. Operational costs for both fireplaces vary depending on your location. To get a precise figure for your budget, consult local wood and gas suppliers.

  • Heat Efficiencyfireplace

Apart from cost, it is important to consider how efficient each type of fireplace is in providing heat. Heat values are usually measured in British Thermal Units. The amount of heat produced by gas and wood-burning depend on how much fuel is put into them. A high efficient, well stocked wood burning stove can produce up to 80,000 BTUs, making a popular option for whole house heating. Gas-fueled fireplaces have an output of 8,500 to 60,000 BTU depending on the size of the unit.

  • Health and Safety

Though wood fires do not cause significant damage to the global environment, they can have a negative impact to the health of your family. Smoke from burning wood can contain oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, particulate matter, ozone and volatile organic compounds that can impede breathing. Depending on the type of wood, it might contain toxic cancer causing fumes, such as formaldehyde and benzene. These fumes can also result in chronic respiratory conditions, such as emphysema and asthma.

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For gas fireplace inserts, the risk of accidental burns is low as there are no random and you do not have to put your hands near the flame to maintain the fire. The only potential risk of gas fireplace inserts is the potential gas leaks that can lead to the release of carbon monoxide indoors.

With a good knowledge of the above three aspects, you certainly have an easy choosing between a gas and fireplace insert. Other factors you may need to consider include convenience, environment and ambience.…

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