Coffee raising cortisol level question

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RhiannonW

Cathlete
Hi Educated Crowd.

I've read that coffee raises cortisol levels which fuel cravings. I've kind of tested this and it seems to be true for me(whether it's a mind game I subconsciously played? I don't know.) Anyway, IF it's true, is it the caffeine that raises the cortisol level, or something else? I thought coffee only consisted of caffeine. My issue is, I tried replacing coffee with green tea. I want a jolt because I workout at 5am when I first wake up. But if green tea has caffeine and ginseng is it any different than coffee? So, I'm getting the benefits of antioxidents, but also intaking caffeine which raises my cortisol, right? Am I thinking clearly? If not, please set me straight!

I posted this on the Open Forum too, but thought I might get more response on this forum as not as many people read the Open, as the Cathe.

Thanks, everyone.
 
Hi RhiannonW! I know that you are looking for some good information in this answer but I have to tell you that the topic of coffee being good or bad, doing this or that, etc....changes so often that my answer is if you love it, have it in moderation (one 6 ounce cup a day or every other day).

I personally enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning and a cup of green tea in the evening.

Sorry that I have not been too very helpful!
 
I think by the grace of God, my coffee pot shattered about two weeks ago while drying dishes. So, I've resorted to tea... I was drinking two BIG cups of coffee in the a.m. #1, It made me too "high" feeling and then I'd crash and starve; #2, I wasn't listening to my body -- too much for my belly!!

So, tea's been great. I like the soft warmth, the light taste, I don't feel so "out-of-body"....However, I'm not abstaining from a little joe forever (still shopping for a new pot!). So, I'll say "a Little Joe will do you, not a lot!"

So, yeah, portion, portion, portion. Moderation, moderation, moderation. Listen to that body!

;)
 
I love working out and staying fit. Besides doing Cathe DVD's I also run 3 miles a day at lunch. But there is no way (in you know what) that I'll ever give up my morning coffee!...lol. There is nothing like that first sip of coffee in the morning. It's one of those little pleasures in life that puts a smile on my face. Also, about 2-3 times a month I splurge and get a Starbucks non-fat Latte...totally heaven :)
 
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