BH4BP #20 – Caffeine: You Can Use It, But Don’t Abuse It




Being Healthy for Busy People show

Summary: Most of us like to start our morning with a caffeinated beverage, such as, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, an energy drink or a soft drink.  We love our caffeine because it helps to wake us up in morning and keep us from getting tired later in the day.  Yet most of us worry that we might be getting too much caffeine. In this show, I discuss what exactly caffeine is, how it effects our body, how much is too much and some common myths related to caffeine intake.<br> Some references I used in the research for this show are the <a title="Mayo Clinic" href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/caffeine/AN01211">Mayo Clinic</a>, <a title="WebMD" href="http://www.webmd.com/balance/caffeine-myths-and-facts">WebMd</a> and <a title="Wikipedia" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caffeine">Wikipedia</a>.<br> I end the show with a question from Cynthia regarding aversions to fruits and vegetables because of their texture.  I referenced <a title="nutrition.about.com" href="http://nutrition.about.com/od/askyournutritionist/f/Bettertaste.htm">nutrition.about.com</a> while answering this question.<br> If you like the show, please head on over to <a title="iTunes" href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=285124681">iTunes</a> and give me a nice review. It’s a great way to give me some good exposure and can help me get more listeners. Thanks for listening, everyone!<br>