FROM THE BLOG - Effects of Coffee on the Body - Do you often feel guilty for having that second, or even third, cup of coffee in the morning? Well, read on because this article is for you. Studies done by several coffee research facilities around the world and organizations dedicated to researching cancer and disease have found that coffee can actually promote healthy living and contribute to an overall healthier lifestyle.
Caffeine is usually the accused villain of coffee, with many people claiming caffeine is a cause of heart disease and heart attack, stomach problems, and even addiction problems. However, world cancer research facilities have found these claims to be false stating, "Most evidence suggests that regular consumption of coffee or tea has no significant relationship with the effect of cancer at any site." And, the American Psychiatric Society agrees that "caffeine does not meet the criteria associated with drug abuse."
The benefits of moderate caffeine consumption can improve work performance and increase short-term memory. Experts suggest the best time to drink coffee is after lunch when the body experiences a natural pause. Drinking coffee after eating can also boost metabolic rates that can lead to weight loss and an overall healthier day-to-day lifestyle.
Most often the harmful elements of coffee come from the taste enhancers added to coffee, like milk, sugar and chocolate. Coffee is naturally a zero-calorie drink, so the calorie content is added when these taste enhancers are added. The healthiest way to drink coffee is black, without the milk, white-refined sugar and chocolate syrup. The benefits of coffee and its positive effects on disease and illness are still being discovered. Today, studies almost unanimously conclude that coffee is not harmful to our bodies or our health and, when consumed in moderation, can be beneficial in contributing to a healthy life.
FROM THE BLOG - Health Benefits of drinking Coffee - Many people believe that drinking coffee is harmful and can lead to health problems, however; recent studies show that drinking coffee is not harmful and can actually have positive effects on health. For many years, coffee drinking was linked to other negative lifestyle habits, like smoking and consuming alcohol, which created a public misconception about the health effects of coffee drinking. Today we know that moderate coffee drinking (i.e. 5 to 6 cups or 500mg of caffeine per day) have no harmful health effects and in some cases may lead to protection against diseases.
Coffee contains caffeine, a mild stimulant, which enhances alertness, concentration and mental performance. The caffeine in coffee is a concern for many people who view caffeine as a drug. However, caffeine does not affect the parts of the brain associated with reward and motivation, two qualities generally linked with addictiveness. The American Psychiatric Society agrees that "caffeine does not meet the criteria associated with drug abuse.'' The benefits of moderate caffeine consumption can improve work performance and increase short-term memory. Experts suggest the best time to drink coffee is after lunch when the body experiences a natural pause. Drinking coffee after eating can also boost metabolic rates that can lead to weight loss and an overall healthier day-to-day lifestyle. Plus, coffee is naturally a zero calorie drink, so it can be included in any regular diet.
Coffee has been proven in a number of studies to have no negative link to any type of cancer or other disease. The World Cancer Research Fund states, "Most evidence suggests that regular consumption of coffee or tea has no significant relationship with the effect of cancer at any site." Although coffee has been proven as a safe non-harmful drink, some studies show that coffee can actually protect the body from disease. Epidemiological evidence suggests that coffee might be an effective way to protect against Type 2 diabetes. Other evidence released shows a viable link between coffee and postponing or preventing the effects of Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. In addition to offsetting the effects of certain illnesses, coffee provides four times the amount of antioxidants as tea and wine.
The benefits of coffee and its positive effects on disease and illness are still being discovered. Today, studies almost unanimously conclude that coffee is not harmful to our bodies or our health and, when consumed in moderation, can be beneficial in contributing to a healthy life.
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