On Sat, 30 Oct 1999, Troy Gilchrist wrote:

> My physical anthropology professor told me that coffee is a low-level
> mutagen (i.e., it causes mutations in one's DNA). Considering it's high
> level of acidity and caffiene, I would never consider making coffee (the
> beverage) part of my diet. There are much better options for hot beverages
> (e.g., green tea).  I can't speak to the nutritional value of coffee berries
> eaten raw. Doesn't sound too appetizing.

I don't happen to like coffee much myself, so it doesn't matter
to me whether it is paleo or not.  But if raw coffee berries have
indeed been part of the human diet for 100,000 years or so, then
it would have to be considered paleo, I think.  This has definite
implications.

Todd Moody
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