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Drinking Coffee on an Empty Stomach

Caffeine /

We were recently told drinking coffee on an empty stomach, which we do every morning, is harmful to our health. Particularly for women. And we know some women.

Here’s what we read in Healthline.com and it seems pretty convincing:

“Coffee increases the production of stomach acid but doesn’t appear to cause digestive issues for most people. Therefore, drinking it on an empty stomach is perfectly fine.

Coffee may cause a temporary rise in the stress hormone cortisol. Nonetheless, this is unlikely to result in health problems, regardless of whether you drink it on an empty stomach or with food.

Drinking too much coffee may cause anxiety, restlessness, migraines, and poor sleep. However, no evidence indicates that drinking it on an empty stomach affects the frequency or strength of these side effects.

Many people enjoy coffee first thing in the morning before they’ve eaten.

Despite persistent myths, little scientific evidence suggests that drinking it on an empty stomach is harmful. Rather, it likely has the same effects on your body no matter how you consume it.”

Cheers!

All the same, if you experience digestive issues when drinking coffee on an empty stomach, try having it with food instead. If you notice an improvement, it may be best to adjust your routine accordingly.

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We Suppose You’re Right

Fitness /

Here’s some tips for Buzzed Boomers to improve health:

  1. Reduce salt and processed foods
  2. Reduce alcohol
  3. Lift weights
  4. Walk
  5. Work on balance
  6. Do resistance exercises
  7. Connect with folks who make you laugh
  8. Stimulate the brain

 

So be more selective on the salty snacks and booze. Find endorphins via exercise and laughter. Stimulate the brain by reading Buzzed Boomer.  Got it.

  • Jet Cannon

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Malort Going Mainstream??

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We first encountered Malort on Jack Miller’s yacht as his traditional birthday toast. It was almost a dare to drink it. Here’s how VinePair describes the flavor.

“When describing the taste of Jeppson’s Malört, Chicago’s infamous wormwood-based liqueur, people tend to get creative. A cursory glance of various Reddit subs like r/bartenders and r/Chicago reveal some solid attempts: Notes of Fresca, paint thinner, and sadness; Week-old grapefruit rinds soaked in floodwater and shame; Gasoline filtered through a week-old garbage bag; Imagine if your parents’ divorce had a flavor. The spirit is famously gnarly, and has been “enjoyed” almost exclusively in the domain of the Chicago bar scene, where it’s existed as a rite of passage for dive bar denizens and as a reliable and irreverent bartender’s handshake. But in recent years, Malört has slowly crept out of the Chicagoland area, emerging on back bars nationwide as an “IYKYK” novelty item and even appearing in bona fide cocktails.”

So there you go! Drink up and cheers!

  • Jet Cannon

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Best Energy Foods For Older Adults

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Who doesn’t want more energy?  There’s the shortcuts (and their drawbacks) and then there is the healthy way.  We asked WebMD.  

“Each balanced meal should have a mix of lean protein, vegetables, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats. This combination can help keep you full while giving your body the vitamins and minerals that it needs.”

Did that say carbs and fat!?  So getting healthy energy doesn’t sound too horrible.  Read the Web MD article here for the details. 

– Jet Cannon?

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Instant Buzz

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We sometimes get a bit lazy and just stir up a cup of instant coffee.  No coffee snobs here.  Plus it saves cleaning the French press or tossing a thousand k-cups every year into the landfill.  But is instant as healthy for us as regular coffee?  Coffee offers some real health benefits, both mental and physical.  Health.com sat down with several pots of coffee and some scientists and did a comparison.  Short answer?  Both are good but regular coffee is better for you.  When drinking instant, go with freeze-dried. So mostly good news.  And maybe it’s time for us to buy a Mr. Coffee drip coffee maker since we gave our ancient percolator away. 

– Jet Cannon

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Muscle Up

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Thinking about owning that muscle car that you may or may not have been able to afford when younger but now is in the wheelhouse?  Google AI has some suggestions and a leading consideration is comfort.  We know that just getting in and out of the driver seat should be a consideration.  You may want to do some stretching beforehand. 

“Muscle cars were developed in the 1960s and are known for their performance and good looks. When considering a muscle car for a senior, you can look at things like comfort, visibility, and affordability: 

  • Comfort: Make sure the seats are comfortable and adjustable, and that you have lumbar support if you have back problems. 

  • Visibility: Check the exterior mirrors to make sure you have good visibility. 

  • Affordability: Classic muscle cars can be expensive, with some models selling for millions of dollars. A 2025 Ford Mustang starts at just over $30,000, while a 1965 Mustang GT coupe might cost around $50,000. 

Here are some classic muscle cars to consider: 

  • Mercury Cougar: A successful launch for Mercury, with 150,000 built in 1967. 

  • Dodge Coronet Super Bee A12: A mid-sized muscle car with a 390 hp V-8 engine. 

  • Chevelle SS: A popular muscle car that was available with a 454ci big-block Chevy engine in 1970. 

  • AMC Javelin: A pony car with a 360 cubic inch engine that produces about 350 horsepower.”  

If you have to ask about fuel economy, these aren’t the cars for you!

– Jet Cannon

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Fumbled Football

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When your team scores a touchdown… Shot of tequila! And when the team misses that last second field goal to tie the game… Shot of something else. Spoon University suggests several beverages to soften the loss. Chamomile tea if no suitable tranquilizer is available. A Starbucks Double Chocolate Moga because why not? A Dark ‘n Stormy rum and ginger beer cocktail might feel right. Then there’s always lukewarm leftover beer. Until next week…. Cheers!

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Fall Fun

Food and Drink /

We were curious as to what the Interweb would offer up for an October cocktail we found several Black Old Fashioned’s. We picked the Black Barrel Old Fashioned from Cleveland Whiskey that tied in cold brew, tailgates, high-end cherries. Can’t go wrong with that.

Here’s the ingredients and their Web page right here.

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Whiskey of Choice
  • 2 oz Black Barrel Cold Brew
  • 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 4 Dashes Angostura Bitters
  • Orange Peel
  • Amarena or Luxardo Cherry

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Good Hurricanes

Food and Drink /

Not the bad ones.  Good luck, Florida.  You may need to swill a good Hurricane on higher ground to calm the nerves.  

Located in the heart of the New Orleans French Quarter, Pat O’Brien’s is a prime destination for tourists who may not know its past as a popular speakeasy. That’s according to New Orleans Historical.  Pat O’Brien’s signature drink, the Hurricane, was invented in the 1940’s during World War II when manufacturing replaced distilleries, making whiskey scarce. To obtain a single case of whiskey, bar owners would have to order 50 cases of rum. The abundance of rum inspired employees at Pat O’s to create a new cocktail, and the Hurricane, a rum-based drink, was born.

Although the Pat O’Brien’s recipe remains a secret, here’s a close match:

A traditional hurricane includes:
-2 oz. light rum
-2 oz. dark rum
-2 oz. passion fruit juice
-1 oz. orange juice
-1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
-1 tbsp. simple syrup
-1 tbsp. grenadine
– an orange slice and cherry to garnish.

Made from scratch, your Hurricane will likely surpass most of the touristy pre-mix versions in the French Quarter.  

Enjoy and be safe out there.

– Jet Cannon

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