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What is decaf coffee? »
Decaf coffee is composed of at least 3% of caffeine. Therefore, it is not absolutely caffeine free. Consequently, since it still contains caffeine, researches have discovered that consuming 5-10 cups of decaffeinated coffee is equivalent to drinking 1-2 cups of caffeinated coffee. Additionally, some of the adverse effects of drinking unfiltered coffee can also appear [...]
The benefits of Zinc »
Each cell in the body contains a vital mineral called Zinc. Zinc is usually found in the body’s strong muscles and stored in high amounts in the red and white blood cells, liver, bones, pancreas, kidneys, skin and retina of the eye. In men, the semen and prostate gland comprises large quantities of Zinc. Adding [...]
The Benefits of Potassium »
The body’s cells and organs need the right amount of potassium to function normally. Apart for it being a mineral, it is also considered an electrolyte together with magnesium, calcium and sodium chloride which are vital in maintaining the electrical conductivity in the body. In line to this, potassium and its adjunct electrolytes play a [...]
Where does Fairtrade Coffee come from? »
Fair trade is a global movement to promote better working conditions and justifiable incentives and income to the workers and producers of certain products. Coffee is a basic product to almost every family and individual. With the high demand for coffee supply, farmers are pressured to produce more. Unfortunately, the prices of coffee have plummeted [...]
The Wonderful World of Bee Pollen »
What’s the buzz about the health benefits of using bee pollen? Considered as nature’s most powerful and healthiest food, bee pollen is a “the perfect food” for our bodies. 40% of bee pollen is made up of protein and in addition to this, it contains 96 nutrients that are all beneficial for the sustenance and maintenance of the body’s health.