# Live Well, Be Well: The Caffeine Conversation

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Podcast: [City of Ames’ Podcasts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270)
Published: 2026-04-01T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://amesinfocus.podbean.com/e/live-well-be-well-the-caffeine-conversation/
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## Resource

Coffee, tea, soda, energy drinks, and chocolate all contain caffeine, but how much do we really know about it? In this episode of Live Well. Be Well., hosts Kacie Schumann and Bailey Dingfield explore the ins and outs of caffeine. The bottom line: enjoy your caffeine fix (because Kacie and Bailey definitely will), but stay informed about how it affects your body. Episode Highlights What Is Caffeine?A look at caffeine as a natural stimulant produced by plants that affects the brain, nervous system, muscles, and heart. Where Caffeine Comes FromPlants such as coffee beans, tea leaves, cacao, and others naturally produce caffeine. The episode explores how these sources end up in everyday foods and drinks. How Much Caffeine Is in Common Foods and DrinksA comparison of caffeine levels in coffee, soda, energy drinks, tea, and chocolate, and why the amounts can vary. The Benefits and DownsidesThe hosts discuss both the potential positives of caffeine, such as alertness and focus, and the possible negative side effects including sleep disruption, anxiety, and overconsumption. Research on Caffeine and HealthKacie and Bailey explore recent studies that examine how caffeine interacts with the body and what research suggests about long term health outcomes. How to Check Your Caffeine IntakeListeners can look up caffeine content in common foods and drinks through resources available at CSPI. Resources https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772417424000104 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2844764 https://www.delish.com/food-news/a70300713/caffeinated-coffee-tea-lower-dementia-risk-study/ https://CSPI.org https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10459237/ https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/caffeine-side-effects https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ing…

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