Coffee is a popular beverage known for its ability to sharpen your focus and increase your energy levels. In fact, many people rely on their daily cup of coffee to get their day started on the right foot. Aside from its energizing effects, coffee has been linked to a slew of potential health benefits, giving you even more reason to start brewing.
Too much coffee, like so many other foods and nutrients, can cause problems, particularly in the digestive tract. However, studies have shown that up to four 8-ounce cups of coffee per day are safe. Sticking to those limits should be easy for coffee drinkers in Canada, as the majority consume only one cup of coffee per day.
When you think of coffee, the first thing that comes to mind is caffeine. Coffee, on the other hand, contains antioxidants and other active ingredients that may reduce internal inflammation and protect against disease.
Your brew provides benefits other than an increase in energy. Here are the top five ways coffee can improve your health:
Type 2 Diabetes
Although caffeine can temporarily raise blood sugar levels, long-term studies show that coffee drinkers have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than non-drinkers.
Cancer
Coffee has the potential to influence how cancer develops, from the initiation of a cancer cell to its death. Coffee, for example, may stimulate bile acid production and speed digestion through the colon, reducing the number of carcinogens to which colon tissue is exposed. Various polyphenols found in coffee have been shown in animal studies to inhibit cancer cell growth. Coffee consumption has also been linked to lower estrogen levels, a hormone linked to several types of cancer. Caffeine may inhibit the growth and spread of cancer cells. Coffee appears to reduce inflammation, which is a risk factor for many cancers.
Heart health
Caffeine is a stimulant that affects the central nervous system and can cause a variety of reactions in people. It can irritate the stomach, increase anxiety or jitteriness, and disrupt sleep in sensitive people. Although many people enjoy the temporary energy boost that comes from drinking an extra cup of coffee, excessive caffeine consumption can cause unwanted heart palpitations in some people.
Gallstones
There have been several proposed actions of caffeine or coffee components that may prevent the formation of gallstones. The most common type of gallstone is cholesterol-based. Coffee may help prevent cholesterol crystals from forming in the gallbladder. It may stimulate gallbladder contractions and increase bile flow, preventing cholesterol from accumulating.
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How many of you have brewed a pot of coffee first thing in the morning only to end up with a stern face because of its taste? We've all been in that situation. Let's take a look at some simple ways to improve the flavor of your coffee that anyone, regardless of experience, can do. By using these tips, you can put an end to those bad cups once and for all and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee every morning.
WASH YOUR COFFEE MACHINE
Leftover coffee grounds and stale water in your coffeemaker will quickly sour the flavor of your coffee. While you don't have to clean your coffee maker after every brew, you should clean it on a regular basis. Regular cleanings will remove any old coffee grounds that may have harmed the taste of your coffee.
USE FILTERED WATER
To keep tap water clean, various chemicals such as chlorine and fluoride are added. These chemicals will interact with your coffee, altering its flavor. Instead of tap water, try filtered water or, at the very least, buy a filter for your tap to remove some of the chemicals before brewing your coffee.
STORE THEM ACCORDINGLY
Unless you want to buy a small amount of coffee every day, you'll need a way to store your beans. Remember, never put them in the freezer, and invest in a container that will keep air out while they are waiting to be used. However, don't try to keep coffee for too long. Because coffee, no matter what you do, will eventually go bad.
Try to limit your intake of added sugar as much as possible! If you must use a sweetener, try pure maple syrup in small amounts—start with 1 teaspoon.
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