Cino's Hot Bagels

Cino’s Hot Bagels
2941 Long Beach Rd, Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 442-5301


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What’s the Difference Between Cappuccino and Espresso?

So you go to a bagel store and look at the drink menu. You see the coffee listings and you are bewildered by all the different types of coffee they have. Well, bewilder no more. Here we will discuss what each coffee blend is so you can make an educated decision. Let’s go!

Espresso

Coffee on a tableEver drink black coffee? There you go! Only this type of black coffee will give you the jump start for your morning commute. That’s because espresso is darker and stronger. You will usually get it in a shot glass or you might get it as a double.

With that said, espresso is nothing more than strong black coffee with a bit of milk foam, called macchiato (meaning ‘mark’) at the top. It is also found at numerous other coffee drinks’ base (bottom).

What is Milk Foam?

Well, you need an espresso machine to start with. It comes with a steam wand required to push (hot) air into the milk, but only the tip of the wand is placed into the milk and only at the top. Once correctly placed, the air comes out of the wand, which causes mist in the milk. You can then pour the steamed milk on top of the drink and even make some designs. This process of sending air into the milk is called frothering and is an essential process in making espresso coffee. 


What are the Ingredients of Espresso?

The coffee shop connoisseur boils a minor amount of water. Then, he forces the water through tiny ground coffee beans, which makes the espresso thicker than the typical coffee you are more familiar with. To finish it off, he places the milk foam at the top.

Believe it or not, espresso is not caffeine-heavy and has a bit less caffeine than standard coffee.

What is Cappuccino?

A cup of Cappuccino
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A favorite among Italians. This drink can be served hot or cold, but most people are used to the hot one. 

Cappuccino is made with espresso poured at the bottom with milk at the top. In between is steamed milk and milk foam. The proportion of ingredients is 1/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk, and 1/3 milk foam. 

Sounds tasty, right? So the next time you go into your coffee shop or bagel store, get a fresh cup of hot cappuccino! 

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A Health Guide on Coffee Consumption and the Brain

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Ah, coffee! The wake me up in the morning, get up and go drink. But is coffee really good for you? Well, for the most part, yes, as it has antioxidants that help kill those scary free radicals in your body and, consequently, help to reduce oxidative stress. 

But you are saying, huh?? What? Don’t worry; we won’t let you hang with these unfamiliar terms without explaining or providing the benefits that can result. We will also discuss how to keep free radicals at bay. 

We’d like to note that drinking coffee may have some adverse effects. If you’d like to know more about coffee’s possible adverse effects, click here.

Let’s Start by Talking About Oxidative Stress – What is It?

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Free radicals, antioxidants, and healthy atoms  (Bigstock)

Any substance that loses electrons is called oxidized and labeled a reducing agent. Any substance that gains electrons is the oxidizing agent.

Oxidative stress is the process where cells are oxidized, and in the case of cells in the human body, they die, specifically in the brain. So, the idea is to minimize these reactions. 

The cells in the brain are called neurons. There are billions of them in our brains, and they communicate by sending impulses to each other, which creates thought and maintains memory. This process is the psychological representation of how we think. 

Neurons can get damaged by some nasty fellers called free radicals, cells containing missing electrons. Since free radicals lack electrons, they look for neurons that have the electrons they need, and subsequently, they attempt to steal them from healthy cells, and then the neurons become defective. This can inhibit the cells from making contact with other neurons, damaging the brain’s cognitive process.

With that said, it would take billions of these mutations actually to cause a brain malfunction; however, the more that free radicals are free to rob and steal (the more they keep attacking healthy cells), the more hazardous it can become for us.

So, What are the Actual Consequences of Oxidative Stress? 

Illustration of neurons and their electrical impluses
Synapse and Neuron cells sending electrical chemical signals.

Memory loss is one possibility, but the situation can worsen if the free radicals are not contained. Oxidation can also cause fatigue, eyesight issues, headaches, and increased susceptibility to infections by diminishing the immune system. Studies have shown that they may also be responsible for age-related wrinkles and gray hair, so seniors take note! The risk of acquiring diseases such as Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s Disease is also a possibility. 

How Do We Keep Free Radicals at Bay?

Simple. Eat the right foods and drink the right drinks! 

Eat and drink foods that contain antioxidants – the entities that fight off free radicals, so the more antioxidants in our bodies, the stronger our immune systems and the healthier we can be. 

Enter Coffee!

Cup of coffeeA study by the Laboratory of Neuroscience in Boston stated, “Coffee can have direct effects on the brain and also reduces oxidative stress and inflammation.” 

So, coffee is rich in antioxidants. The result is you are drinking an antioxidant booster, so one (or more – but in moderation) coffee cup per day may keep the doctor away!