NUTR 1010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Coffea Arabica, Bone Density, Drip Brew
1 Apr 2018
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Sprinkle ground flaxseed on your cereal, yogurt, A beverage made from the seeds of the coffee plant (coffea arabica) Darker roast is stronger taste and vice versa (opposite with caffeine) Of canadians consume at least 1 cup of coffee per day. Average intake is 3 cups per day. Nervousness, irritability, restless, insomnia, and heart palpitations. Caffeine increases blood pressure for 3 hours. Those who consume caffeine and have low bone mineral density are at higher risk of having poor bone health. Caffeine crosses the placenta, so if you drink caffeine, so will your baby. High amounts of caffeine may increase risk of low birth weight and preterm birth. Recommendation during pregnancy same as non-pregnant women. Caffeine may increase or decrease anxiety, depression, other mental health conditions. Lack of sleep can lead to obesity, chronic diseases, mental health disorders. Women of childbearing age - 300 of less mg per day. Associated with increased risk of heart disease.
