Single Serve Coffee Pods - FAQ's

Are single serve coffee pods as healthy as filtered coffee?

It's amazing how many people ask this question. It's also amazing how many web sites are popping up that have to do with the health benefits of coffee.

To cut to the chase as they say - as far as health benefits of single serve coffee pods versus standard filter coffee goes - it all basically comes down three things.

1. Is your water fresh and filtered? As coffee is about 98% water, it makes sense that if you use clean, filtered water, not only will your coffee taste better, but it will be healthier too.

2. Is your single cup coffee maker clean? We aren't just talking about the outside here either. When was the last time to ran a cleaning agent through the insides of your coffee pod brewers? A build up of minerals, and coffee oils will also effect greatly how your coffee tastes. Click here to read info on cleaning coffee makers.

3. What sort of coffee are you consuming? If you are a health conscious person, chances are you try to eat fresh fruit and veggies. You may even be the sort of person that tries to buy only organic produce. There is no question that this food tastes better, and is better for you. The same is also true of coffee. When looking for single serve coffee pods, why not look for an organic option like Aloha Island's certified organic coffee pod range, or Newman's Own single serve coffee pods.

This of course hasn't really answered which is healthier - pod coffee brewers or standard filter coffee. And to be honest with you, as far as my research has gone, I'm really not sure there is much of a difference. Sorry... Not much help am I!!!

I figure that if you are going to try split hairs as to which one might be a fraction healthier, you may as well give up coffee and go get yourself a nice organic shot of wheat grass juice and be done with it... If however you love your single cup coffee brewer and want to simply drink something that is a little better for you - then try the above tips.

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