Are you a Caffeine Addict? Check your Cholesterol

The Coffee - Cholesterol Connection

If we are not personally addicted to coffee, my guess is that every one of us knows someone who is.  A short article on how the brewing technique may be the cause of increased cholesterol levels in coffee drinkers can be found in this following article from Berkley University.


I was shocked to read this:

Daily consumption of 10 milligrams of cafestol—the amount in about four 5-ounce cups of French-press coffee (20 ounces a day)—has been shown to raise cholesterol by 8% to 10% in four weeks, mostly due to increased LDL (“bad”) cholesterol. Some people are affected more than others, and the effects may be greater in those who have higher cholesterol to begin with.

I know in our house we primarily drink espresso and use a french press to brew our coffee (like in the picture to the left). Although we may not drink a cup everyday during the week, on weekends we make up for it by drinking a few extra cups. I know everything in moderation right?



START A DISCUSSION BELOW: 
What is your opinion on Berkley's findings? 
What style of brewing do you use? 
How many cups a week do you drink?  

  

BIG Question: 

How many ounces are in a Grande size and Venti cup of coffee?