The Science of Coffee: Health Benefits, Calories & Tips Written by Gord Kerr

Mocha Coffee Calories

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Gord Kerr

Mocha coffee is a delicious alternative to regular coffee, but many flavored coffees are packed with sugar and calories, especially with a whipped cream topping.

Many people suffer from bloating, which is a condition causing the abdomen to feel full and tight and your stomach to puff out. Coffee can overexcite the digestive tract and may stimulate spasms in the bowel that cause bloating, says Dr. Roger Gebhard, M.D.

Gordon Kerr has worked in the health care industry for the past 15 years. He holds a diploma in Food and Nutritional Science from CSNN, Canadian School of Natural Nutrition, Vancouver. With his passion for a healthy lifestyle and the desire to help others benefit from proper nutrition and natural remedies, Gordon accepted the international position with CARICOM Regional Food and Nutrition in the Caribbean and moved to Barbados. As well as educating the under-nourished people in the region, Gordon formulated dietary plans to help manage medical conditions including chronic nutrition-related diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension. Now retired, Gord enjoys a quiet life on a small island in the Gulf Islands of B.C.

The Science of Coffee: Health Benefits, Calories & Tips

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