The Coffee, Health, and Science Podcast

Today's show is the second installment of Coffee History! On this episode we dive deep into four different time periods where coffee was outlawed by an authoritative body. From the Catholic Church fearing coffee for religious reasons, to a king who proclaimed beer to be superior to coffee- and even a leader who tried to execute a criminal via coffee consumption- this episode of coffee history will fascinate, entertain, and educate you! So grab a cup and take a ride through coffee history with us! ---Purity Coffee supports front line doctors, nurses, and EMTs with their Purity Heroes Campaign. For every new Purity Coffee Customer, Purity donates and equal amount of coffee to front line health care workers. Use promo code PODCAST for 10% off at sign up, and know that your purchase is helping to fuel and energize those healthcare workers who keep us safe!---

Wellness specialist and author Dr. Jamie Fettig joins the program to discuss the science and research behind the human immune system, and what steps we can take to boost our immunity. Dr. Fettig talks about how antibodies and cellular memory play into our bodies ability to fight disease, and emphasizes the need to not only protect the immuno-compromised, but also take into account the other side of that coin; strengthening our own immunity. The conversation turns towards coronavirus specific supplementation, and Dr. Fettig shares his thoughts on how vitamin c and melatonin interact with covid. Dr. Fettig wraps the show by exploring on the effect of fear and stress on our wellness and immune systems, and emphasizes the need to remain mentally resilient and grounded. ---Purity Coffee supports front line doctors, nurses, and EMTs with their Purity Heroes Campaign. For every new Purity Coffee Customer, Purity donates and equal amount of coffee to front line health care workers. Use promo code PODCAST for 10% off at sign up, and know that your purchase is helping to fuel and energize those healthcare workers who keep us safe!---

Cardiologist and natural wellness specialist Dr. Wolfson joins the program to talk about coffee's affect on the heart. Fist Dr. Wolfson extrapolates on his cardiologist background and details his journey into the world of natural wellness. Then the conversation turns towards coffee, and Dr. Wolfson shares some interesting health facts surrounding coffee and the heart. He also touches on caffeine, it's benefits, and it's affect on heart arrhythmia and atrial fibrillation. Before wrapping up the show Dr. Wolfson discusses how we should be taking our coffee, and also comments on high fat and high protein fad diets. ---Purity Coffee supports front line doctors, nurses, and EMTs with their Purity Heroes Campaign. For every new Purity Coffee Customer, Purity donates and equal amount of coffee to front line health care workers. Use promo code PODCAST for 10% off at sign up, and know that your purchase is helping to fuel and energize those healthcare workers who keep us safe!---

Dr. Sanjiv Chopra of Harvard Medical is on the line to discuss how to best handle the COVID-19 lockdown. Dr. Chopra emphasizes the importance of keeping a strong mind and body during this time, and talks about some of the things we should be focusing on during our quarantine days. Sanjiv talks about how we should be engaging with one another, and the importance of maintaining connection in order to hold onto our humanity. Sanjiv then shares a list of specific activities that we can incorporate into our daily lives, to help combat the negative effects of isolation. Dr. Chopra wraps the show by discussing his future talks, as well as his wife Dr. Amita Chopra's work in meditation study. ---Purity Coffee supports front line doctors, nurses, and EMTs with their Purity Heroes Campaign. For every new Purity Coffee Customer, Purity donates and equal amount of coffee to front line health care workers. Use promo code PODCAST for 10% off at sign up, and know that your purchase is helping to fuel and energize those healthcare workers who keep us safe!---

On this installment of CHSP Coffee News, Jordan River goes over some of the "hottest" headlines in the coffee world! First Jordan dives into research that is being conducted on the health effects of cold brewing versus hot brewing, specifically surrounding acidity and antioxidant levels. Jordan goes on to comment on the worldwide social media coffee craze known as dalgona coffee, and shares his own experience of the home made coffee treat. The conversation then turns towards coffee and the economy, where the Luckin Coffee sales fabrication scandal is dominating the headlines. Jordan also discusses the impact of coronavirus on robusta trade before wrapping the show, as well as Michael Pollan's new audiobook "Caffeine." —Ready to get started drinking delicious, organic, consciously sourced, healthy coffee? Visit www.puritycoffee.com and use promo code PODCAST to receive 10% off and free shipping on your first order, get it while it's hot folks!—

Coffee seed to cup expert Ildi Revi returns to do a deep dive into coffee roasting, roasting profiles, and roast curves. Ildi begins by defining what roasting curves and profiles are, and how they impact both the taste and health of the final coffee product. Ildi extrapolates on the many reactions that take place during the roasting process, which create, destroy, and transform hundreds and hundreds of chemical compounds. This leads to a discussion about reducing harmful compounds like acrylamide and PAH, and increasing healthy compounds like antioxidants and healthy acids. ---Are you a medical professional who would like to join our mission in reshaping the world's view of coffee and health? Would you like to receive 50% OFF your personal Purity Coffee Subscription? Then join our Coffee Council of Doctors today- for FREE- and receive 50% off your Purity Coffee subscription. Visit puritycoffee.com/cc to join our Coffee Council of Doctors!---

Leighton Morrison from Kingdom Aquaponics is on the line to discuss the practice of growing crops using living fish as a fertilizer source, and the crucial role of aquatic microbes in a natural soil web. Leighton discusses the complex relationship that occurs in areas where fresh and salt waters collide, and how the terrestrial life benefits from these systems. He explains how traditional mono-crop style farming is particularly damaging to our soil health, and the rebuilding and re-inoculation of our soil through regenerative agriculture practices will take quite some time and effort. —Ready to get started drinking delicious, organic, consciously sourced, healthy coffee? Visit puritycoffee.com and use promo code PODCAST to receive 10% off and free shipping on your first order, get it while it's hot folks!—