Is Coffee good or bad for you?

[Integrative Nutrition] No matter where in the world you go, people seem to live on coffee, right? Yet we’re always hearing about the latest research on coffee’s health benefits or risks that seem to arrive at very different conclusions… On one hand, research has shown that heavy coffee consumption (3, 5, or more cups) can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes due to its mix of minerals, phytochemicals, and antioxidants. Research has also shown a reduced risk for Parkinson’s disease, colon cancer, liver damage, and carcinoma. On the other hand, research has also shown that coffee consumption is associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease. And findings for how it impacts blood pressure, hypertension, and the risk for stroke have been inconclusive. We’re also told that coffee can inhibit iron and zinc absorption, and affect fertility when consumed excessively on a daily basis. Additionally, some adverse reactions include palpitations, insomnia, restlessness, headaches, abdominal pain, and diarrhea… Wait a minute… what? There are some foods that seem to go from being considered healthy, to unhealthy and back again. Coffee, like [coconut oil](, is one of those foods. So why the uncertainty? Is coffee healthy or not? The answer lies in "[bio-individuality](," one of the key principles I pioneered at Integrative Nutrition. Bio-individuality means that we are all different, with unique chemistry, genetics, predispositions, and reactions. We all respond differently to different substances, especially foods. (And that’s also the case with coffee). Just ask your family, friends, or colleagues at work: “Is coffee is good for you?” and I guarantee you’ll hear a whole spectrum of answers from “It makes me jittery and anxious” to “It irritates my stomach” to “It makes me feel great, awake, and alert!” The definitive answer is that there is no definitive answer. Coffee is neither definitively bad nor good for you. It really depends on your body, how much you consume, what underlying conditions you may have, and how you feel! This might not be the cut and dry revelation you were hoping for, but that’s what’s so revolutionary about Integrative Nutrition – our concept of “bioindividuality.” We want you to listen to your own unique body and what it is telling you. And nothing speaks to this more than the “great coffee debate.” What might you, as an IIN [Health Coach](, tell your clients about coffee? - Be cautious of blanket statements about coffee (or about any particular substance for that matter). - All things in moderation. If coffee leaves you feeling good, then enjoy it, just not too much. - Pay attention to how you really feel. Does coffee leave you feeling uncomfortable? It may be worth taking a break for 10 days or so to see how you feel. Try substituting with an herbal tea during that time to avoid caffeine withdrawal. After 10 days, try coffee again and tune in to your body’s response. Be honest with yourself either way, and shift your habits accordingly. - If you have a chronic disease, hereditary condition, or any other unique ailments, do some research to see whether that particular condition has been studied in relation to coffee. For example, if you’re anemic and take an iron supplement, you may want to space out your coffee consumption and iron intake. Long story short, it looks like coffee seems to be OK for most of us, and it may even have some health benefits. Just be mindful of how it affects YOU. [Joshua headshot]Best regards, [Joshua signature] Joshua RosenthalFounder, Director and Primary Teacher P.S. Don’t forget, we have an amazing Labor Day enrollment offer on right now until Monday with nearly $5,000 in savings & bonus gifts! Call our Admissions Team at [(844) 443-4484]( (U.S.) or [+1 (212) 730-5433]( (International) to find out more about the training or get started today! [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [LinkedIn]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( Institute for Integrative Nutrition® 245 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA U.S. [(844) 443-4484]( | International [+1 (212) 730-5433]( [Schedule a call to learn more](=/Ujmj0WY0uG1C4v04eA000C0) [Apply Now]( [admissions@integrativenutrition.com]( [Institute for Integrative Nutrition]( | [Privacy Policy]( You received this email because you subscribed to Integrative Nutrition's communications by website, phone, email request or at an event. To ensure our emails reach your inbox, please add [admissions@integrativenutrition.com]( to your address book. If you would like to update your Integrative Nutrition email preferences, please click on the following link: [Update your subscription preferences](