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The world loves coffee. This is indisputable, and widely recognized. And in this love for coffee, homes everywhere have been transitioning away from the sub-standard instant coffee, in lieu of preparing coffee in a coffee maker. However, with the wide variety of coffee makers on offer these days, sometimes it’s difficult to know what to look for. Below are 3 key coffee maker features you should keep your eyes peeled for. (more…)

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From the New York streets with Starbucks on every corner, to social tea gatherings at lunch time in the UK, to the harvesting and consumption of cocoa in African countries, people world over love coffee. And while there are some hazards to drinking too much of this good elixir, there are notable health benefits of coffee. (more…)

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McDonald’s has overtaken Costa and Starbucks to become the biggest coffee seller in Britain. The junk food giant’s strategy during the recession was to appeal to middle class Brits, and outgrow the image McDonald’s had of being a dingy burger joint. McDonald’s started serving freshly-ground coffee – cappuccinos and lattes – in 2007 and has since won over millions of Brits. (more…)

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Health experts have discovered foods that can prevent cancer, heart disease and high blood pressure, but did you know they’ve also discovered which foods are best for brain power? While there’s no cure for dementia or Alzheimer’s, the good news is that eating smart can help keep your brain healthy for years to come. Make sure your diet is brain healthy by including these top three brain boosting foods. (more…)

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Coffee is seen by many to be part of the ritual of each day; one cup of coffee is set to wake you up and to make you prepared for what the day has in store for you, but according to recent research that to regular coffee drinkers, coffee has no impact on them. In fact they are no more alert than those that never drink coffee. The research was conducted by Bristol University and was published in the online journal Neuropsychopharmacology. (more…)