Do
you wake up in the morning and smell freshly brewed coffee? Coffee lovers
around the world who reach for their favorite morning brew probably are not
thinking about its health benefits. Do you believe that a morning cup of joe
only provides nothing more to your body than a jolt of caffeine?
Caffeine
will make one less tired, increase energy levels, and can actually improve
physical activity performance. You might be pleasantly surprised to learn that
your daily cup or three provides more health benefits than just that daily dose
of caffeine. Drinking moderate amounts of coffee has been linked to lowering
the risk of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and
some cancers. Coffee may also be a protective measure against Alzheimer's disease
and dementia.
Are there antioxidants
in coffee? Although researchers have yet to determine the particular mechanisms
behind some of the disease-preventing effects,
it is important to know that these compounds may be exerting other beneficial
effects, such as having an anti-inflammatory effect. Coffee contains small
amounts of some nutrients, including riboflavin, potassium, niacin, and
magnesium.
How
much coffee is too much? It is recommended to stick to around 3 to 4 cups per
day, which is about 300 to 400 milligrams of caffeine. Populations with
hypertension and the elderly may be more susceptible to the adverse effects of
caffeine. Pregnant and breast-feeding women will want to intake little to no
caffeinated coffee.
Coffee
is a low-calorie beverage when it is served as basic black coffee. However, the
extra calories, sugar, and saturated fat in a coffee shop beverage loaded and
served with whipped cream and flavored syrup may offset the pervious health
benefits found in an original black coffee.
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