The properties of coffee are tested in all ways. A group of people doubting its health-promoting effect results in more and more accurate and reliable analyses. Not everyone pays special attention to its proper preparation and combining with other ingredients. However, if you want to take care of your own health and well-being, it is worth knowing the guidelines from experts and researchers.
It should be noted that when talking about coffee, you can mean different types of coffee, different ways of brewing. It is too long brewing time or the additives used can be “harmful”. These additives can be sugar, cream, milk, alcohol…
Also many people are not aware of their food intolerances. Such people drinking latte with sugar will assess coffee in general as harmful, but the problem may be intolerance to milk, honey or sugar, causing flatulence, acne, contributing to obesity.
How to properly prepare coffee
Coffee itself is low in calories. Great additions to coffee are: cinnamon, turmeric, cacao.
Coffee that brings health benefits is brewed using the overflow method – hot water is poured through freshly ground coffee beans (or capsules). The time in which water comes into contact with grains is important – about 25-30 seconds.
What is a safe amount of coffee per day
The safe daily dose of caffeine is about 300 mg – this is equivalent to 5 cups of espresso. For pregnant women, it is 200 mg.
It takes about 15 minutes after drinking coffee for caffeine to be absorbed. This process takes about three hours.
Coffee properties
Some properties of coffee:
– caffeine, theophylline and theobromine, contained in coffee reduce the risk of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases;
– reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes;
– supporting the cleansing of the body of toxins and improving protective mechanisms;
– antioxidants contained in coffee protect the genetic material in cells from damage;
– analgesic effect;
– muscle stimulation and supporting fat metabolism;
– stimulating the mind, improving the ability to concentrate and remember;
– stimulation of hair bulb growth;
– improvement of mood, willingness to act.