{"id":108,"date":"2008-06-03T01:05:00","date_gmt":"2008-06-03T01:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/ourladyofweightloss\/2008\/06\/iced-coffee-saved-me-and-a-rec.html"},"modified":"2008-06-03T01:05:00","modified_gmt":"2008-06-03T01:05:00","slug":"iced-coffee-saved-me-and-a-rec","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/ourladyofweightloss\/2008\/06\/iced-coffee-saved-me-and-a-rec.html","title":{"rendered":"Iced Coffee Saved Me! (and a recipe)"},"content":{"rendered":"

faT<\/strong>oid: In the 17th century, coffee was banned in Ottoman Turkey, because it was believed to activate rebellious political activities!
\nLost, Dry and Frizzy!<\/strong> from Janice Taylor<\/a>, Beliefnet blogger.
\nI have no sense of direction, whether on the road to Sveltesville, or not! It\u2019s a fact and official.
\nSuffice to say, I got turned around too many times today (once!)<\/em>, to find my way back to my hotel room. After walking for over half an hour (which is truly a long time in 102 degree heat)<\/em> on a dusty, dry Arizona highway, I saw the most beautiful sign that read: ICED COFFEE.
\nTongue hanging to the floor, hair flat (there\u2019s no humidity here, my curls are almost non-existent!<\/em>), and barely audible, I ordered me the largest iced coffee they could manage.
\nI was saved!<\/strong> By the iced coffee and the gentlemen who pointed me in the right direction.
\nAnd woo hoo … here\u2019s more good news for those of us who enjoy a good cuppa\u2019 Joe.<\/strong><\/p>\n


\n– According to a 10-year study conducted by the University of Bristol, scientists have found that a cup of coffee can sharpen your attention.
\n– Some reports indicate that coffee may reduce the risk of colon cancer by 25%, because it helps to keep you regular. (No need for prunes!)<\/em>
\n– Coffee may reduce the risk of bladder cancer, skin cancer, diabetes, Parkinson\u2019s disease, and coffee may reduce the risk of developing kidney stones.
\n– Theophylline, a compound in coffee, acts as a bronchodilator. For those with asthma, drinking coffee can lessen symptoms by 25 percent.
\n– Coffee increases your alertness, which may, in fact, allow you to experience the joie de vie!
\nNow, don\u2019t go hog wild guzzling gallons of the stuff, but it looks as though a couple of cuppa Joe’s (under 2 cups if you\u2019re pregnant) won’t do you any harm!
\nSpread the word (NOT the icing!<\/em>),
\nJanice
\nRighteous Recipe:<\/strong> Iced Chocolate Coffee (oh chocolate, we love you, so!)<\/em>
\n2 servings
\nIngredients:<\/strong>
\n1 cup uber-strong brewed coffee, cooled
\n1\/2 cup 2% milk (or 1% or fat-free \u2026 you decide)
\n1\/4 cup chocolate sorbet, light (Sharon\u2019s is really good and low in calories and fat)
\nSweeten to taste.
\nIce cubes (as many or as few as you want).
\nInstructions: <\/strong>Toss in all ingredients into blender, plus a couple of coffee ice cubes. Blend on high speed until smooth. Pour into 2 tall glasses and serve immediately. And then \u2026 for the pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance throw in a few coffee ice cubes!
\nHere\u2019s how you make them! For big-time-summer-fun, make ice cubes out of coffee and for a cheap thrill toss in a couple of coffee beans into each compartment on your ice tray.
\nFor more righteous recipes, join the Kick in the Tush Club community<\/a>.
\nAnd pick up a copy of All Is Forgiven, Move On: Our Lady of Weight Loss\u2019s 101 Fat-Burning Steps on Your Journey to Sveltesville. <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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