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The great health news on coffee just keeps rolling in. Is it real or press hype.    In todays world the saying that the press can make or break you is more true than ever.  So is coffee being place just one step short of the health food of the century only to be ruthlessly kicked from that mountain top by some study or test results that cast a shadow on coffee's current healthy image.   The king makers in the press love nothing more than place a product on the top of the must have or use list only to sweep away with one article.  Prepare your self, for some one some where is plotting coffee's health image demise. The only question is who and when?   Keep a sharp eye on those tea drinkers on this one.

 The United States when it comes to coffee consumption is close to the top of the heap second only to  the European Union, Americans are among world’s greatest coffee drinkers, with the average person drinking over 20 gallons of it in 2013. However, research has suggests coffee is starting to lose its lead to Tea.  Tea consumption has grown 20 percent since the turn of the millenium and it’s becoming the first choice for the younger generation of Americans. If people under 30 were asked if they preferred coffee or tea, both proved equally popular, with a tie vote of 42 percent each. A likely explanation for tea’s rise is its perceived  health benefits, with green tea in particular proving a hit.  However with all of the positive health news about coffee the trend may not last.

Ingredients; 1/2 cup milk 3 to 4 tablespoons caramel flavored syrup* Whipped cream Smucker's® Sundae Syrup™ Caramel Flavored Syrup, for garnish 1/4 cup hot, fresh strong brewed Millstone® 100% Colombian Ground Coffee Baking toffee bits, for garnish Directions; POUR milk into 1-quart microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until hot but not boiling. Whisk until foamy. POUR caramel syrup into standard-size coffee cup. Microwave on HIGH 20 seconds to warm syrup. Stir in hot coffee. ADD steamed milk to brim of cup. Top with swirl of whipped cream. Drizzle with caramel sundae syrup. Sprinkle with toffee bits. Serve immediately.

Ingredients 1/2 cup cold water 2 tablespoons Folgers Classic Roast ® Instant Coffee Crystals 1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand ® Sweetened Condensed Milk , chilled 3 cups ice cubes Whipped cream Directions COMBINE water, coffee crystals and sweetened condensed milk in blender until crystals are dissolved. Add ice cubes. Cover and blend until smooth and frothy. POUR into tall glasses. Top with whipped cream, if desired. VARIATIONS ALMOND CAPPUCCINO FROST: ADD 1/4 teaspoon almond extra...

Green Coffee and Garnicia Cambogia have been all over the Internet and magazines as miracle weight loss supplements. "Some of the studies show it could be helpful for weight loss, blood pressure management  but we have all heard this type of stuff in the past. Concern over these items not fulfilling their promises has been highlighted nationally.   Dr. Oz was even called in before Congress to testify about less than truth full advertising for diet products featured on his program. Dr. Oz did not back down from his endorsement of weight loss remedies, such as green coffee extract. It's the new quick fix and unfortunately there really aren't any quick fixes.    Health experts are concerned about other problems of taking the pills, especially since they're not regulated by the FDA. With any of these caffeine products, there is a concern with dehydration and racing heart beats.    Health experts said if you're planning on ...