A study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease showed moderate coffee consumption can help reduce your risk of developing the disease. Dr. Arfran Ikram, an assistant professor in neuroepidemiology at Erasmus Medical Centre Rotterdam, believes this is due to its polyphenol and caffeine content, helping to reduce inflammation and deterioration of brain cells, especially in the hippocampus and cortex, areas of the brain involved in memory!
Coffee is naturally rich in chlorogenic acid and melanoidin compounds which contribute to its strong antioxidant properties. Antioxidants play a vital role in protecting your cells from oxidation and your body from diseases such as heart disease, cancer, cataracts, reduced immunity and premature aging. Each coffee blend varies in the amount of antioxidants it contains. If your favorite beans have been tested they will have an Oxygen Radical Absorbence Capacity (ORAC) score. This tests for antioxidant activity – the higher the ORAC rating the better!
Roasters will tell you blends are made to create unique flavor profiles and a consistent coffee, and single origin beans are more for coffee connoisseurs. This is true, but what they don't tell you is that because coffee blends are beans mixed from multiple areas, you have practically zero guarantee of where your coffee comes from. Meaning you're more likely getting a blend of cheaper beans with increased levels of mycotoxins! Instead of buying a blend, buy your coffee from single origins to help ensure quality and reduced mycotoxin growth.
We recommend Longevity Coffee™ from David Wolfe's company Longevity Warehouse. It's perfect for anyone sensitive to conventional coffee products because it is grown on volcanic mineral-rich soil, fed with pure natural spring water, and nurtured in clean, high-altitude air! Only the most robust and mineral-rich beans are selected and there's only one other ingredient added – sunlight!
Bulletproof™ Coffee – This coffee is mycotoxin free, fair trade and single origin, but not certified organic or tested for acid alkaline balance. Made to supercharge your morning when blended with medium chain fatty acids and butter.
Organic Coffee Company – Certified organic and fair trade, the Organic Coffee Company produces a range of blended varieties and single origin coffees.
Kicking Horse Coffee – Certified organic, fair trade, shade grown and bird friendly, these arabica beans are strong and punchy. The company is committed to local and global environmental conservation and uses 100% recyclable packaging material.
Cafe Don Pablo – Fair trade, certified organic, full bodied beans from the Honduras. All of their coffee is roasted fresh to order in multiple small batch roasters.