The Grind

Some say that if you put the word ‘culture’ in a pod, place the pod into an espresso machine, press the little button - and out comes millennials. The sale of instant coffee has been on a fast decline, from £808m in 2013 and expected to reach lows of £700m by the end of 2020. That’s because younger generations have become coffee snobs, throwing out their tins of sand-like coffee and choosing to settle for the ‘finer tastes’, but what’s all the fuss about? It’s easy to assume that a few properties are lost through the process of instant-coffee processing. Coffee does lose many of its oils that give ground coffee their rich flavor. However, does that also mean that all the health benefits of coffee are lost in the instant-coffee processing too? Dietitian Melanie McGrice notes that the difference between the instant coffee and ground coffee are pretty negligible, however there may be a small difference in terms of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and caffeine levels. It’s in potassium that ground coffee takes the lead by doubling the amount of that in instant. Though the main difference usually lies in the other “c” word - yes caffeine - according to Body Fusion dietitian, Emily Hardman. She further compares that one cup of instant coffee contains 60-80 mg of caffeine vs ground coffee that averages between 60-120 mg. It is true that caffeine improves your physical and cognitive performance, mental alertness and decreases fatigue. That being said, more caffeine is not necessarily a good thing and its impact on your health is dependent on the individual and the dosage. There’s a fine line of indulgence between “maximum benefit” and going “coffee cocoo loco”, why moderation is key. It’s settled then, ground coffee might win this round, but only just. It’s also safe to say that kids these days will do anything for the ‘culture’, (whatever that means). So the next time a 20 year old asks you for a cup of coffee, save yourself the hassle. Give them a cup of Medspresso™ and tell them to chill out.   For further information, don’t hesitate to reach out to Dr Anna, Chief Medical Officer of MJ Medtech, Inc. at dranna@mjmedtech.com

  Coffee is a wonderful complex beverage with more than 1,000 aroma compounds. How our body metabolizes coffee is still to be fully understood as many of its interacting mechanisms are yet to be discovered.   The cannabis compound, CBD, which doesn't cause a high, has been shown to reduce anxiety, help you sleep, reduce inflammation, and many more positive health effects. Dr. Richard Kaufman, Chief Science Officer of NanoSphere Health Sciences and Evolve Formulas, explains how CBD “binds and activates receptors in the brain called ‘cannabinoid receptors 2’ (CB2) and selectively blocks other receptors in the brain – the CB1 receptors. The underlying function of these CB2 receptors is protecting your body against inflammation and tissue injury, which is why it is so beneficial for CBD to activate them.” This receptor is found in our endocannabinoid system. A system that helps to modulate a whole host of metabolic activities — including blood pressure, cognition, addiction, immunity, appetite, sleep, and glucose metabolism.    CBD & COFFEE: A recent study published in The Journal of Internal Medicine, looked at what happens when you mix the two magic compounds; Coffee and CBD. The researchers from Northwestern University in Chicago, IL, found that coffee has metabolic interactions similar to those of cannabis, as they surprisingly happen to influence the same regions of the brain.  Namely, the neurotransmitters connected to the endocannabinoid system. Interestingly, the effect of coffee consumption on the endocannabinoid system was the opposite to cannabis use: endocannabinoid neurotransmitters decreased with the consumption of eight cups per day, but levels are increased by cannabis use. Much more science is being done in this area and that’s a great thing.  To date the science says that consuming CBD infused coffee like the Medspresso™ Tanzanian Peaberry is a ok! 👌 For further information, don’t hesitate to reach out to Dr Anna, Chief Medical Officer of MJ Medtech, Inc. at dranna@mjmedtech.com.  

  My full name is Dr. Anna Morera Leralta but I’m better known as just Dr. Anna. I was born in the beautiful city of Barcelona, Spain. I was fortunate to be raised by my wonderful parents, who provided me with everything I ever needed - and more. I keep lovely memories of my childhood. I was a shy and nerdy only child, often on my own. Biology and science became my sanctuary. Saturday mornings, dad would take me to his clinic where I would shadow him. I don’t know of many teenagers who were assisting in dental surgery on the weekends. I loved it. When I was 13 years old, I attended a school for gifted athletes where I practiced golf. It was my time to unwind - on the beautiful green pitch, with the sound of birds chirping and the sun beaming down. It also brought out the competitive spirit in me; the swing had to be perfect - I’m still working on that! Though it’s almost better than my dad’s... which ruffles his feathers. At the age of 17, I made the decision to study medicine. I applied and was accepted. The idea of being a part of a profession focused on helping others regardless of circumstance, I couldn’t imagine a more fulfilling job. The thought of it got me excited waking up every morning. Six years - and many hours of study - later, I was proud to receive my medical degree. My whole family was gathered as I took my oath and affirmed my purpose in life to put my talents and abilities at the service of others. I cherish humility, family, integrity and empathy above all else. Today, as a medical doctor, it is my duty to seek the newest and best tested remedies to treat my patients. It certainly wasn’t always easy growing up as the daughter of a highly successful doctor and surgeon, and an all-capable business-savvy mom - but I hope to act out my potential, serve my community and leave the world a better place. I’m the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of MJ Medtech. It is our mission to advance botanical-based medicine to the forefront by deploying best-practice science and medicine, clinical research and emerging technologies related to medicinal cannabis and mushrooms.  Stay tuned for the upcoming launch of our Medspresso™ line of pharmaceutical grade CBD infused premium coffees, teas and hot chocolates. For more follow Medspresso on twitter, instagram, facebook.  I look forward to sharing my ideas and thoughts and hearing yours. Please feel free to shoot my any questions at: dranna@mjmedtech.com You can also find me on twitter, instagram and LinkedIn.      For further information, don’t hesitate to reach out to Dr Anna, Chief Medical Officer of MJ Medtech, Inc. at dranna@mjmedtech.com.

  We are delighted to share with you first, a new brand about to launch: Medspresso™. Medspresso™ and its Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Anna Morera Leralta, have brilliantly combined all the health benefits of pharmaceutical-grade CBD (cannabidiol) with only the highest quality sourced African coffees, teas, and hot chocolates. The very first hot beverage available in limited supply is the exquisite and rare CBD infused Medspresso™ Organic Tanzanian Peaberry. The coffee is delivered neatly in Nespresso compatible biodegradable pods. The Peaberry is a world-renowned and award-winning coffee bean sourced from the Southern Highlands of Tanzania and celebrated for its elegant taste.  Research, science, quality and the environment are of enormous importance to the Medspresso team.  Medspresso™ - More than just coffee.    P.S. Dr. Anna will be a regular contributor to the Caffeluxe blog sharing incredibly valuable and useful health tips and tricks. We are very excited to have her aboard! For further information, don’t hesitate to reach out to Dr Anna, Chief Medical Officer of MJ Medtech, Inc. at dranna@mjmedtech.com.