My coffee habit got a scientific endorsement
I drink a lot of coffee. At least two pots of drip coffee every day. I know it, my family knows it, my friends and clients know it. And while I love the taste and the ritual, there's always been a tiny doubt in the back of my mind. Is this actually good for me? Am I overdoing it? So when I scrolled past the information about this huge study this morning – 130,000 people tracked for decades – and saw the sweet spot for lower dementia risk was 2-3 cups of caffeinated coffee a day, a wave of relief just washed over me. It felt like permission: as if the universe was saying, "Keep doing what you're doing." Of course, I drink more than that. But knowing that my habit, even if it's on the generous side, has some potential benefits feels really good. I am not ignoring health concerns, but it feels comforting to know the facts about something I already enjoy. Some people might use Boost SuperPatch, to boost their energy, which is great. I use the neurotech patches for other things, but not to replace my coffee. It's staying right where it is. This detail about decaf not showing the same benefit just solidified it for me – it’s the caffeine, the actual coffee, that seems to be doing the work. And that's exactly what I'm having. It’s a good day when something you love gets a thumbs up from science, even if it’s just a partial one. I'm going to lean into that comfort, choosing the best quality organic coffee with caffeine, like the one from LiveGood (when I am in a rush and using instant coffee), or other organic brands for the drip coffee.