Iryna Veklich via Getty Images Coffee is acidic — what does that mean for your stomach? “The drink gets vilified because of the caffeine it has and because it’s sugared up a lot now but, medicinally, it has been used for centuries.” That being said, Sohi explained that coffee plays around with stomach acid levels in multiple ways. Acidity In …
Illustration: HuffPost; Photos: Getty Images Some chocolate bars contain caffeine and can provide a jolt like coffee. Consumer demand for caffeine was growing, and manufacturers saw a potential market segment of people who didn’t like coffee or tea but still wanted the benefits that caffeine offered,” Kallmyer said. “Current guidelines are for adults to consume no more than 400 milligrams …
LOADING ERROR LOADING Maybe you start your day by rolling out of bed and shuffling straight to the kitchen for a cup of coffee. “While coffee intake and the body’s response varies from person to person, some people may be especially sensitive to caffeine, perhaps more so on an empty stomach,” registered dietitian Alissa Rumsey — author of “Unapologetic Eating” …