Are you overwhelmed by the idea of detoxing?
I was too. I began my detoxification journey in 2012… And, yes, it is a process, one choice at a time. That’s how I know that making even the smallest shift towards organic food choices can contribute to the detoxification process and improve health. Like choosing Purity Coffee, a “beyond organic” coffee—whether you drink it daily, weekly or occasionally.
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Why It Matters: “Beyond Organic” vs. Conventionally Grown Coffee
As I discussed in my previous coffee reset post, the main difference between conventionally grown vs. organic coffee is the use (or non-use) of chemicals.
Conventionally farmed coffee crops are grown with synthetic fertilizers and heavily sprayed with pesticides. Synthetic herbicides, like glyphosate (a.k.a. Roundup) are used to control weeds and maximize yield. Studies have linked glyphosate exposure—even at low doses—to various health problems, including cancer, fertility and reproductive problems, liver disease, kidney disease, respiratory issues, intestinal dysbiosis (e.g., IBD, IBS, Crohn’s, etc.), neurotoxicity (e.g., ALS, cognitive issues) and mood imbalances, like, anxiety and depression (1).
If you drink coffee…choosing organic coffee is a great start because you are making a choice to lower the everyday chemical assault on your body. Unfortunately, even organic coffee can be susceptible to mold, mycotoxins and other contaminants, which can be problematic for those who are sensitive. I discussed this in my previous post.
The Health Benefits of Beyond Organic Coffee
This is why I drink—and advocate for—Purity Coffee…because its quality is “beyond organic”. Through independent third-party testing, Purity verifies that their coffee is not only free of pesticides, but also free of mold, mycotoxins and other contaminants. And, most importantly, it tastes delicious!
By drinking beyond organic coffee, you will:
1. Have less exposure to pesticides and other chemicals (as discussed above).
2. Enjoy a healthy dose of polyphenols, in particular, chlorogenic acid, or CGA.
One of the most bioactive and functional polyphenols in the human diet, CGA is a natural compound with antioxidant properties that helps neutralize free radicals and protect cells from oxidative damage, such as ultraviolet radiation and air pollution (2).
Coffee is a major dietary source of chlorogenic acid.
Studies have linked CGA to having a protective effect on the central nervous system, the heart, gastrointestinal tract, kidneys and liver; it may also have anti-cancer effects. Studies suggest that CGA can positively impact lipids metabolism; for example, lowering LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and/or lowering triglycerides (3).
3. Consume more antioxidants.
Coffee is one of the best sources of bioactive compounds, such as flavonoids and phenolic acids, especially if organic.
A 2020 study published in the journal Antioxidants (Basel) found that organic coffee had a higher antioxidant status than conventionally grown coffee; in particular, organic medium-roasted beans produced the highest amount of antioxidants—compared to coffee brewed with light- or dark-roasted beans (4).
4. Ingest an unexpected source of minerals and micronutrients.
Thanks to a Standard American Diet high in refined carbohydrates and ultra-processed foods, most Americans are mineral deficient.
Surprisingly, organic coffee can be a source of minerals, including sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. Purity coffee also contains trace amounts of copper, zinc and iron. The amount of minerals in coffee varies, depending on country of origin, soil type, environmental conditions, processing, roasting and brewing method, time and pressure (5).
Trigonelline (TRG) is a beneficial nitrogenous compound in coffee that is also found in pumpkin seeds and moringa (used in traditional plant-based medicine).
As an antioxidant, TRG has been linked with having anti-cancer and cholesterol lowering effects. Researchers found that TRG exerted an anti-diabetic effect by lowering blood sugar in rats with diabetes (6).
5. Enjoy a boost in “clean” energy.
We automatically associate coffee = caffeine = ENERGY. However, if you are caffeine-sensitive (as I am), drinking coffee can leave you feeling jittery, anxious, prone to being “hangry” and disrupt sleep. However, I can attest that when I occasionally have my single espresso with Purity “Ease” (organic dark roast), I do not experience any type of caffeine crash-and-burn or interference with sleep. I attribute this to Purity’s clean sourcing and roasting process (e.g., it is not over-roasted as many conventional coffees are) and that it is toxin-free on all fronts.
6. Experience improved cognitive function.
Studies suggest that regular coffee consumption may have neuroprotective effects and improve focus and attention. This has been largely attributed to chlorogenic acids (CGA), polyphenols that are abundant in coffee (7).
Caffeine in coffee, on the other hand, can temporarily boost mood and alertness (8).
As a high quality, organic, toxin-free coffee, Purity is chockfull of beneficial anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and anti-diabetic compounds—all of which translate into an aromatic, smooth, flavorful and rich-tasting TREAT!
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3 Meng S, Cao J, Feng Q, Peng J, Hu Y. Roles of chlorogenic Acid on regulating glucose and lipids metabolism: a review. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2013;2013:801457.
4 Górecki M, Hallmann E. The Antioxidant Content of Coffee and Its In Vitro Activity as an Effect of Its Production Method and Roasting and Brewing Time. Antioxidants (Basel). 2020 Apr 10;9(4):308.
5 Olechno E, Puścion-Jakubik A, Socha K, Zujko ME. Coffee Brews: Are They a Source of Macroelements in Human Nutrition? Foods. 2021 Jun 9;10(6):1328.
6 Nuhu AA. Bioactive micronutrients in coffee: recent analytical approaches for characterization and quantification. ISRN Nutr. 2014 Jan. 22; 2014:384230.
7 Shukitt-Hale B, Miller MG, Chu YF, Lyle BJ, Joseph JA. Coffee, but not caffeine, has positive effects on cognition and psychomotor behavior in aging. Age (Dordr). 2013 Dec;35(6):2183-92.
8 Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Military Nutrition Research; Marriott BM, editor. Food Components to Enhance Performance: An Evaluation of Potential Performance-Enhancing Food Components for Operational Rations. Washington (DC): National Academies Press (US); 1994. 20, Effects of Caffeine on Cognitive Performance, Mood, and Alertness in Sleep-Deprived Humans.
