1 Vitamin B12 is found only in animal foods and fortified foods. 2  People who avoid all animal products should look for meat alternatives, such as soy products fortified with vitamin B 12. 3  Ten to thirty percent of older people may not absorb vitamin B 12 well.
Like brewed coffee, whole coffee beans add almost nothing to your caloric intake. As food energy is measured in calories, eating coffee beans will not technically provide you with energy. But coffee beans are high in caffeine, which can make you feel more energetic. Although there is no way to measure this subjective feeling, you need to eat approximately 4 to 6 tablespoons of coffee beans before you feel the energizing effects of caffeine.
by Amanda Gardner. There's nothing wrong with coffee, unless you have acid reflux or other reasons to avoid it. Caffeine tends to [open] the lower esophageal sphincter, says Robynne Chutkan, MD, assistant professor in gastroenterology at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Giving up caffeine helps acid reflux, as well as sleeplessness and anxiety. But it can also make you cranky, tired, and give you headaches. Try these tips to kick the habit. Next: Gradually cut back. Cooking tips, nutrition news, special offers, and healthy recipes anyone can make.