episode 41: the one about caffeine ft. Andy De Santis

In this week's episode Hannah and Ali talk all things caffeine. The hilarious Registered Dietitian Andy De Santis from @andytherd join Hannah and Ali to answer all your most buzzed about questions on caffeine and coffee. How much is too much coffee? Is it better if I spread my coffee intake out throughout the day vs have them all at once? When's the latest in the day I can drink coffee and not be kept up all night? Is it true that caffeine can help you lose weight? Does caffeine speed up your metabolism? What's the deal with caffeine and adrenal fatigue? Does this impact weight gain or sugar cravings? In addition to being Nutrition Month, March is also Caffeine Awareness Month- a month dedicated to helping North American's understand their caffeine intake and allow individuals to consume caffeine in a safe and effective way. Whether you are a caffiend or just enjoy the occasional matcha, there is a lot of information about whether caffeine is good or bad, right or wrong, can be used for weight loss or the cause of weight gain and like most things in the media diet culture has happily contributed to this topic. This week Hannah, Ali and Andy are here to shed some science-based light on the topic of caffeine so whether you start your day with a green tea, enjoy an afternoon cold brew or are a regular drinker of nature's bean water- you will be armed with the facts to consume caffeine in a safe way.  Make sure to head over to the @eatcakepod Instagram account Monday-Friday at 3pm PST for a live support "Snack Time & Chill"- a chance for a supported snack at a physical distance, to ask your nutrition questions and have some laughs along the way. How to find Andy De Santis: Instagram @andytherd https://andytherd.com/ If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @eatcakepod. We will be sure to share your comments and big takeaways on Instagram Stories as well. Also, once you've subscribed make sure to give us a review on iTunes (or Google Play, Stitcher, Android, TuneIn, Spotify).  You can find Hannah & Ali on Instagram @eatcakepod, on Facebook @Let Us Eat Cake Podcast, listen to episodes on https://eatcakepod.home.blog and email your questions to [email protected] The information presented in this podcast does not replace the individual nutrition recommendations from your health care providers. Visit https://www.dietitians.ca/Your-Health/Find-A-Dietitian/ to find a specialized dietitian in your area.