Regarding caffeine (thought this would be of interest to all)

[Guest guest]

This was taken from an (May 2003) online chat with Dr. A:

Member Question: How much Diet Coke is acceptable during each Phase?

Dr.Agatston: At this time, despite popular beliefs to the contrary,

there is absolutely no good evidence of health dangers with any of the

popular sweeteners, such as aspartame. We still recommend that

moderation is the best policy. As far as caffeine in coffee or diet

drinks are concerned, we initially advised limiting caffeine because

it can increase insulin secretion from the pancreas. However, a recent

study of coffee drinkers in Finland actually showed that higher coffee

intake was associated with less Type 2 diabetes. We therefore may

liberalize our caffeine recommendations, but for now we usually

recommend one or two servings a day.

Cissy

[Guest guest]

Good info! Thanks Cissy!

Cheryl

> This was taken from an (May 2003) online chat with Dr. A:

>

> Member Question: How much Diet Coke is acceptable during each Phase?

>

[Guest guest]

Cissy,

Thanks for the info. I needed to hear that because I'm not ready to

give it up yet. I did give it up twice in my life (sounds like

cigarettes or something!@!) but ended up drinking it again, just

keeping it to only one or two cups a day. Also, I heard on the news

that caffeine is good for sex. lol

Hugs,

Dawn (Day 25?, lost 10 lbs., 35 more to go)

> This was taken from an (May 2003) online chat with Dr. A:

>

> Member Question: How much Diet Coke is acceptable during each Phase?

>

> Dr.Agatston: At this time, despite popular beliefs to the contrary,

> there is absolutely no good evidence of health dangers with any of

the

> popular sweeteners, such as aspartame. We still recommend that

> moderation is the best policy. As far as caffeine in coffee or diet

> drinks are concerned, we initially advised limiting caffeine because

> it can increase insulin secretion from the pancreas. However, a

recent

> study of coffee drinkers in Finland actually showed that higher

coffee

> intake was associated with less Type 2 diabetes. We therefore may

> liberalize our caffeine recommendations, but for now we usually

> recommend one or two servings a day.

>

> Cissy

[Guest guest]

Heck, I drink a cup of skinny latte (I make it at home; expresso and

maybe 1/4 cup skim milk, sometimes a tad more milk, every single day

in the a.m. I am losing weight and feel great. While I have been

able to quit smoking (17 years ago), I have never been able to go

wituout my cup of coffee in the a.m. except when I was pregnant.

I really think flexibility is important with all changes in eating

lifestyle. And I would rather take in the caffeine, possibly cause

an insulin increase, and even risk a craving, than give up the

coffee. Plus I have never, personally, found coffee to make me

crave anything.

[Guest guest]

Heck, I drink a cup of skinny latte (I make it at home; expresso and

maybe 1/4 cup skim milk, sometimes a tad more milk, every single day

in the a.m. I am losing weight and feel great. While I have been

able to quit smoking (17 years ago), I have never been able to go

wituout my cup of coffee in the a.m. except when I was pregnant.

I really think flexibility is important with all changes in eating

lifestyle. And I would rather take in the caffeine, possibly cause

an insulin increase, and even risk a craving, than give up the

coffee. Plus I have never, personally, found coffee to make me

crave anything.

[Guest guest]

Me Too, however

I get decaf Espresso. Also, on a cold winter afternoon, using a flavored

coffee, such as Hazelnut makes a yummy Cappuccino too.

Darlene

Re:

Regarding caffeine (thought this would be of interest to all)

Heck, I drink a cup of skinny latte (I make it at

home; expresso and

maybe 1/4 cup skim milk, sometimes a tad more

milk, every single day

in the a.m. I am losing weight and feel

great. While I have been

able to quit smoking (17 years ago), I have never

been able to go

wituout my cup of coffee in the a.m. except when I

was pregnant.

I really think flexibility is important with all

changes in eating

lifestyle. And I would rather take in the

caffeine, possibly cause

an insulin increase, and even risk a craving, than

give up the

coffee. Plus I have never, personally, found

coffee to make me

crave anything.

Reminder:

The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches

you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones-and enables you

to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats.

For more on this WOE please read " The South

Beach Diet " by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8

[Guest guest]

Adding vanilla extract makes a French Vanilla Cappuccino with some sweetener.

Marilyn DaubMy Cats Knead Me!!!mcdaub@...Vanceburg, KY

RE: Re: Regarding caffeine (thought this would be of interest to all)

Me Too, however I get decaf Espresso. Also, on a cold winter afternoon, using a flavored coffee, such as Hazelnut makes a yummy Cappuccino too.

Darlene

-----Original Message-----From: pwoodies Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2004 11:46 AMTo: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right Subject: Re: Regarding caffeine (thought this would be of interest to all)

Heck, I drink a cup of skinny latte (I make it at home; expresso and maybe 1/4 cup skim milk, sometimes a tad more milk, every single day in the a.m. I am losing weight and feel great. While I have been able to quit smoking (17 years ago), I have never been able to go wituout my cup of coffee in the a.m. except when I was pregnant. I really think flexibility is important with all changes in eating lifestyle. And I would rather take in the caffeine, possibly cause an insulin increase, and even risk a craving, than give up the coffee. Plus I have never, personally, found coffee to make me crave anything.Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones-and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this WOE please read "The South Beach Diet" by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones-and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this WOE please read "The South Beach Diet" by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8

[Guest guest]

Oh, Marilyn,

that sounds really good too.

Darlene

Re:

Re: Regarding caffeine (thought this would be of interest to all)

Adding vanilla extract makes a

French Vanilla Cappuccino with some sweetener.

Marilyn Daub

My Cats Knead Me!!!

mcdaub@...

Vanceburg, KY

Re:

Regarding caffeine (thought this would be of interest to all)

Heck,

I drink a cup of skinny latte (I make it at home; expresso and

maybe 1/4 cup skim milk, sometimes a tad more

milk, every single day

in the a.m. I am losing weight and feel

great. While I have been

able to quit smoking (17 years ago), I have never

been able to go

wituout my cup of coffee in the a.m. except when I

was pregnant.

I really think flexibility is important with all

changes in eating

lifestyle. And I would rather take in the

caffeine, possibly cause

an insulin increase, and even risk a craving, than

give up the

coffee. Plus I have never, personally, found

coffee to make me

crave anything.

Reminder:

The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet

teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones-and

enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats.

For more on this WOE please read " The South

Beach Diet " by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8

Reminder:

The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet

teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones-and

enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats.

For more on this WOE please read " The South

Beach Diet " by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8

Reminder:

The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet

teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones-and

enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats.

For more on this WOE please read " The South

Beach Diet " by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8

[Guest guest]

It is, and not all the fattening stuff in it!!!

Marilyn DaubMy Cats Knead Me!!!mcdaub@...Vanceburg, KY

RE: Re: Regarding caffeine (thought this would be of interest to all)

Me Too, however I get decaf Espresso. Also, on a cold winter afternoon, using a flavored coffee, such as Hazelnut makes a yummy Cappuccino too.

Darlene

-----Original Message-----From: pwoodies Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2004 11:46 AMTo: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right Subject: Re: Regarding caffeine (thought this would be of interest to all)

Heck, I drink a cup of skinny latte (I make it at home; expresso and maybe 1/4 cup skim milk, sometimes a tad more milk, every single day in the a.m. I am losing weight and feel great. While I have been able to quit smoking (17 years ago), I have never been able to go wituout my cup of coffee in the a.m. except when I was pregnant. I really think flexibility is important with all changes in eating lifestyle. And I would rather take in the caffeine, possibly cause an insulin increase, and even risk a craving, than give up the coffee. Plus I have never, personally, found coffee to make me crave anything.Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones-and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this WOE please read "The South Beach Diet" by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8

Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones-and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this WOE please read "The South Beach Diet" by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8

Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones-and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this WOE please read "The South Beach Diet" by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones-and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this WOE please read "The South Beach Diet" by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8