Mild drinks have long been banned in the Church of Latter Day Saints. According to their doctrine, beer and tea or coffee go against “The Word of Wisdom.”
“The Lord revealed in the Word of Wisdom that the following substances are harmful:
- Alcoholic drinks (see Doctrine and Covenants 89:5–7).
- Tobacco (see Doctrine and Covenants 89:8).
- Tea and coffee (see Doctrine and Covenants 89:9; latter-day prophets have taught that the term “hot drinks,” as written in this verse, refers to tea and coffee).”
Are mild drinks really that harmful?
First of all, the term “hot drinks” refers only to tea or coffee that is HOT! It also applies to HOT chocolate.
Esophageal Cancer Risk: The Truth About Hot Drinks Like Coffee and Tea
“What gave rise to the idea that hot drinks could increase esophageal cancer risk?
The theory has been that hot liquids such as coffee or tea could destroy the inner lining of the esophagus, requiring the cells to continually regenerate. During this process, there is a greater chance that something can go wrong and turn normal cells into cancer cells.”
Furthermore, coffee has generally been recognized as a natural anti-depressant. And tea has so many benefits such as antioxidants or amino acids like L-Theanine. This compound is a powerful stress reducer. It blocks cortisol and helps to focus the mind’s attention.
Hot liquids may be harmful to your throat. Yes, however when iced there is NO reason NOT to drink it. Although tea and coffee have caffeine in them, so does Pepsi, and LDS permits their members to drink Pepsi, or even energy drinks.
What About Alcohol?
Liquor has long been associated with liver disease. But what about wine or beer? Moderate intake of wine has actually been shown to be beneficial due to the riboflavin in grapes. However, even wine has a higher alcohol content than beer. So, beer must be the least harmful of all popular alcoholic drinks.
Therefore, beer is considered a “mild drink” in many parts of Europe. It is common in Germany to have a beer at lunch. Many workplaces even have beer vending machines.
Having a few beers is not going to cause liver disease. However, it will help you relax and enjoy life…
Findings Suggest Caffeine May Reduce Parkinson’s Risk by 40 Percent
Coffee Linked to Reduced Parkinson’s Risk | The Epoch Times
“Your morning cup of joe may be doing more than just giving you an energy boost to tackle the day. New evidence suggests that the caffeine in your brew could pack an extra punch by reducing your risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.”
“The neuroprotective effects were exposure-dependent, with the highest consumption group having nearly 40 percent lower Parkinson’s risk compared to non-coffee drinkers.”