So, I've spent the last week and a half coffee-free because I'm trying to eliminate triggers for inflammation while I'm doing this exercise/PT stuff. Coffee is very acidic and therefore can aggravate inflammation. After almost 2 weeks without it I realize that I just don't function as well without the caffeine. There are days when I literally can't get the engines going without a little help!
So, I researched low-acid coffee today and found that it's super simple to make your own. I'm very happy about this. All you do is put 1 lb of fresh ground coffee (any kind) in a bowl with 8 cups of water. You cover the bowl and put it on a shelf in the pantry for 15 hours. After that you drain the liquid with a coffee filter or cloth and then you have coffee concentrate. Just store it in a jar in the fridge and you can add 2 tablespoons to water or milk for coffee. Apparently, it still tastes like regular ole coffee, minus the acid. I'll know for sure tomorrow morning!
Here's one of the sites that had info about it :Acid-Free Coffee
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