There isn't a thread for sharing the random shit you see on social, and they all can't have their own threads, so maybe this one ought to do it

First off, 74 year old woman getting airlifted gets in a spin

 

On 31/12/2022 at 14:25, Zico said:

Instant coffee is for peasents and luddites 

Yet yourself a grinder and get it fresh from the bean 

Best move you can make where coffee is concerned 

Then get a milk frother 

 

As someone who doesn't drink much coffee, is it worth it?

2 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

As someone who doesn't drink much coffee, is it worth it?

I would've thought the answer to that is pretty obvious...

17 minutes ago, Cheese said:

I would've thought the answer to that is pretty obvious...

Maybe I'd drink more if it was that good.

How much are beans in comparison to instant- never really looked?

2 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Maybe I'd drink more if it was that good.

How much are beans in comparison to instant- never really looked?

Maybe start at a proper coffee barista before buying all the kit yourself.

1 hour ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

As someone who doesn't drink much coffee, is it worth it?

As someone who does I'd say yes

On 01/01/2023 at 16:56, Tonge moor green jacket said:

As someone who doesn't drink much coffee, is it worth it?

It's also really good for you. Coffee and green tea and you're sorted on the healthy drinks front.

12 minutes ago, Not in Crawley said:

It's also really good for you. Coffee and green tea and you're sorted on the healthy drinks front.

Really good for you? 

No downsides?

39 minutes ago, DirtySanchez said:

Really good for you? 

No downsides?

Not really, the Food for Life book is really good at explaining it. More fibre than a banana, good for cardio, decent for diabetes.

The idea it's bad was something propagated by the health drinks industry - get folk drinking crap like smoothies and sugery orange juice to start the day.

 

Here's a decent review; https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/nov/03/food-for-life-by-tim-spector-review-the-science-of-eating-well

Fermentation is the key to your good gut stuff. Kombucha is another good healthy drink for that reason.

Re-Tate I'd never heard of him until he first got "cancelled" checked a few of his interviews/podcasts and he seemed like a ridiculously over the top comedy act -do people actually take this shit seriously or is it some 3d chess troll stuff. I've no idea what's real anymore 🤣

 

5 minutes ago, Not in Crawley said:

Not really, the Food for Life book is really good at explaining it. More fibre than a banana, good for cardio, decent for diabetes.

The idea it's bad was something propagated by the health drinks industry - get folk drinking crap like smoothies and sugery orange juice to start the day.

 

So it does cause 

Restlessness and shakiness

Insomnia

Headaches

Dizziness

Fast heart rate

Dehydration

Anxiety

Dependency, so you need to take more of it to get the same results

That may well be extreme, but apparently over 400ml a day is not good for you. That just a bit more than a coke can or whatever size it comes in at Costa 

Bet loads of people hit that before midday 

 

Fizzy water with half a lemon in there.

One coffee is enough for me, but my missus seems to pour it inside herself like her life depends on it.

Ive hidden my Harrods coffee from her

15 minutes ago, DirtySanchez said:

So it does cause 

Restlessness and shakiness

Insomnia

Headaches

Dizziness

Fast heart rate

Dehydration

Anxiety

Dependency, so you need to take more of it to get the same results

That may well be extreme, but apparently over 400ml a day is not good for you. That just a bit more than a coke can or whatever size it comes in at Costa 

Bet loads of people hit that before midday 

 

That depends on how much caffeine you are having, actually raising your heart rate is good for you. Coffee is a very good drink for health benefits. A lot of that is as I say propagated by the health drinks industry and isn't much backed up by nutritional evidence. 

I normally have three cups a day, 4-5 green teas and fizzy water if I just want a cold drink.

 

19 minutes ago, DirtySanchez said:

So it does cause 

Restlessness and shakiness

Insomnia

Headaches

Dizziness

Fast heart rate

Dehydration

Anxiety

Dependency, so you need to take more of it to get the same results

That may well be extreme, but apparently over 400ml a day is not good for you. That just a bit more than a coke can or whatever size it comes in at Costa 

Bet loads of people hit that before midday 

 

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/13/style/self-care/coffee-benefits.html

Hot Vimpto or Cold Vimpto

Nowt else needed, surely all real Northerners know this

44 minutes ago, Not in Crawley said:

That depends on how much caffeine you are having, actually raising your heart rate is good for you. Coffee is a very good drink for health benefits. A lot of that is as I say propagated by the health drinks industry and isn't much backed up by nutritional evidence. 

I normally have three cups a day, 4-5 green teas and fizzy water if I just want a cold drink.

 

Conversely don't you think the pro benefits may be in some part propped up by vested interests? 

I don't drink coffee as I just don't like it 

Bet you spend all day pissing 

I do quite like a coffee, but just don't drink much. I also have decaff at home, as I don't want the caffeine effects on sleep.

Like anything, there may well be health benefits, but overdo it, and the negatives start to have an impact.

If I want a raised heart rate, I'll do some exercise etc.

33 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

I do quite like a coffee, but just don't drink much. I also have decaff at home, as I don't want the caffeine effects on sleep.

Like anything, there may well be health benefits, but overdo it, and the negatives start to have an impact.

If I want a raised heart rate, I'll do some exercise etc.

Or go on the politics thread

18 hours ago, DirtySanchez said:

Conversely don't you think the pro benefits may be in some part propped up by vested interests? 

I don't drink coffee as I just don't like it 

Bet you spend all day pissing 

You're a big lad, you drink what you want, I'm just saying that coffee isn't bad for you, unlike say a glass of orange juice in the morning, or one of those 'health' smoothies which are all packed with sugar. Them's the facts

And no, not to my knowledge to I piss anymore than anyone else.

18 hours ago, Traf said:

Hot Vimpto or Cold Vimpto

Nowt else needed, surely all real Northerners know this

Is that fruit cordial with p in it?

35 minutes ago, Wanderlust said:

Is that fruit cordial with p in it?

Wahay! Got one.

1 minute ago, MickyD said:

Wahay! Got one.

I prefer it hot.

By the way, and I think I mentioned this before, it was originally called “Vigour & Vim Tonic”

Vimp Tonic, Shirley?

6 hours ago, DazBob said:

Vimp Tonic, Shirley?

Spellcheck bastard!