roseann0461 Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Did I miss something? I having been drinking a few cups black coffee in the morning... I have been reading some posts about giving up coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealAndra Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 You don't have to give up coffee for the Whole 30. But the book ISWF makes mention that it shouldn't be consumed in excess and should be avoided if it's something that you require for energy to get through the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roseann0461 Posted August 10, 2012 Author Share Posted August 10, 2012 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyF Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Are there opinions about decaf coffee? I am inching further and further away from caffeine but am clinging to the decaf out of habit. I know Whole30 is about changing habits. If I'm not drinking it for the caffeine, then I know there are healthier choices. (tea, water) BUT....I LOVE this habit!! I'm thinking it's a much higher priority to focus on changing my sugarcarby habits right now than my decaf coffee habits, but am open to feedback! Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaraFitness Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 from what I've been told and read, the process by which caffeine is removed artificially from the beans is quite chemical laden and therefore not particularly healthy I was advised to stick to one or two cups of coffee a day but make sure I used real ground coffee in a cafetiere and avoided instant, and especially decaf! I love coffee, it's been hard but I can see the reasons behind it and I've discovered a love for great real coffee... have my own mini cafetiere on my desk :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I quit coffee only l because I didn't want it if I couldn't have it with my beloved half & half. I'm now a tea drinker, and loving it! Contemplating adding coffee back with whole cream, but after surviving 30 days without caffeine, I'm not so sure I want to go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bree H Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 I had the impression that decaf coffee that's been decaffeinated through the water process was ok as far as chemicals are concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaraFitness Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I've not heard of that before, sounds infinitely preferable to 'rinsing with solvent'! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decaffeination I doubt the caffeine from the bottles of Kenco decaf (that I grew worryingly fond of) was extracted in such a manner I'm due to start the Whole30 in a few days and will be trying to eat/drink items that are as close to their natural state as possible. I drink 1-2 cups of coffee a day from ground coffee beans so I guess a) I probably don't have a problem with caffeine (like I used to!) and it's a pretty natural. I don't drink milk so quitting that won't be a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chammich Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I grind my coffee every day. Love fresh coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grmochamom Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 while on the subject of coffee, are there any kuerig (k-cup) drinkers out there? any k-cup recommendations? my husband buys green mountain dark magic roast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Skieresz Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Try San Francisco Bay coffee, French Roast. I found it at Costco for a great deal, 80 K-cups for around 26 dollars. Best I've tried so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzy Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I had the impression that decaf coffee that's been decaffeinated through the water process was ok as far as chemicals are concerned. This is true. I work at Trader Joe's and order the coffee and tea for my store. I received a memo about our decaf process being completely natural with no chemicals used. I believe we use the water process. This tastes so much better than national brands that use the chemicals (let alone much healthier). By the way, do shop at TJ's for decaf and fresh, whole foods. Don't shop there for the frozen ready-made meals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymayllc Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I love my morning coffee. I used to drink it with half & half and agave, but now I skip the agave and instead of half & half I use homemade almond/coconut milk...I throw it in the blender to make it really frothy and then add it to my dark roasted coffee....what a treat!! Don't miss the agave or milk at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grmochamom Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 thanks for the k-cup brand suggestion Michelle! I will try that out. I have been doing the bulletproof coffee (clarified butter/coconut oil and blended). i am now completed off artificial sweeteners and dairy. it looks and tastes like a latte. best part, is that i can sip on it all morning and not worry that the milk will spoil. i can just reheat, shake and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzy Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Update: I checked Trader Joe's decaf process and some coffees use CO2 process and some use water process. Both are fine and natural. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristen Bridge Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 Update: I checked Trader Joe's decaf process and some coffees use CO2 process and some use water process. Both are fine and natural. I'll have to try it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maycat Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 while on the subject of coffee, are there any kuerig (k-cup) drinkers out there? any k-cup recommendations? my husband buys green mountain dark magic roast. I love Keurig's Donut Shop Coffee blend. It is one of the only coffees I can drink without sugar or cream. It doesn't taste burnt. I am almost tempted to stop by my office on the weekends just to drink it, as I don't have a Keurig coffeemaker at home. I haven't found a coffee place that has coffee good enough to drink black. I will try that Green Mountain Dark Magic roast now that you mention it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Strathdee Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I really like Dark Magic. Also, Newman's Own Special Blend, Caribou Coffee Caribou Blend or Mahogany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Simpson Thumann Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Coffee and coconut milk: What kind of coconut milk, should it say unsweetened on the can or.. I dunno exactly what I am looking for.. also I have read a few things where people are making iced lattes with coconut milk.. is there a recipe anyone can share? Thanks! I don't drink coffee much but I need something other than water at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Just make sure the coconut is not "lite" and only has guar gum (if anything) besides the coconut. Although, now that I say that, I do have a friend who specifically likes to order the "lite" (just make sure water is the only additive) because she says it doesn't leave an oily film on her coffee. You may have to experiment a bit. I tried iced lattes with coconut milk and it was a failure. First, you can't stir the coconut milk into iced coffee. It lumps up like butter. I may have tried mxing it in with hot coffee first and then chilling it. All in all, I never loved it. Good luck with that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Simpson Thumann Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 The can of coconut milk I do have has guar gum, water and coconut, says unsweetened on the can. Is that what I am looking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 The can of coconut milk I do have has guar gum, water and coconut, says unsweetened on the can. Is that what I am looking for? That's the stuff. If you shake it up, it will be milky. If you don't, the creamy stuff floats to the top and is very rich. Sometimes you have to put it in the fridge overnight to get the cream to float to the top. They are all a little different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Simpson Thumann Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Okay thanks a bunch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 You bet. Good luck! I have found that really high quality coffee can be enjoyed with nothing in it. You may feel differently though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no paleo police! Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 I love TJ's Organic Ethiopian coffee made in my Senseo. I'm going to try a decaf from TJ's next time I go. A teaspoon of coconut oil in and the crema from the Senseo and I don't even miss cream in my coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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