On Monday, April 11, 2005, at 08:54 AM, Rainah wrote:
> So is it the caffeine in coffee that makes it not good for you or
> something
> else like its acidity? What about Mate, does anybody drink that? It
> has less
> caffeine but it is touted as a health drink in several South American
> countries, it is said to be high in vitamins and minerals also high
> anti-oxidants. I have been drinking it lately and find it quite
> refreshing.
> What did our paleo kin drink besides water? Sun tea perhaps?
>
It is the oil that raises cholesterol.