The health benefits of coffee seems to have come to the forefront in research on foods. Most of the research seems to show that coffee is healthy in moderation.
- Coffee improves liver health
- Contains nutrients
- Contains antioxidants
- Reduces risk of getting type 2 diabetes
- Improves mood and brain power
- Speeds up your metabolism so you burn more calories and aids in weight loss
- Helps prevent certain cancers
- Coffee drinkers live 3-5 years longer than non-coffee drinkers
Having said that, don't start downing pots and pots of coffee. There are some cautions about taking your coffee.
- Don't drink more than 2 cups a day, 3 at the most. More than that is detrimental.
- Don't drink coffee if you are pregnant
- Coffee is best if taken black with nothing in it.
- Dark roast is better than light roast
- Use pure water
- Stay away from sugar, sugar substitutes and artificial creamers
- If using a coffee machine use unbleached filters. The bleached ones have been bleached with chlorine which is not good for you.
- Use organic coffee. Regular coffee is sprayed heavily with pesticides.
If you must have something in your coffee here are a few ideas. Use Stevia or honey instead of sugar. These are natural sweeteners. For flavor you can use coconut oil, cinnamon or raw cocoa.
Sources:
Castleman, Michael, The New Healing Herbs, 2009, Rodale, 164-173.
Merritt MA, Tzoulaki I, Tworoger SS, De Vivo I, et al. "Investigation of Dietary Factors and Endometrial Cancer Risk Using a Nutrient-wide Association Study Approach in the EPIC and Nurses' Health Study (NHS) and NHSII." Cancer Epidemoiol Biomarkers Prev. 2015 Feb;24(2):466-71
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Valerie Lull
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Be sure to check out my web site at www.valerielull.com
Valerie Lull
Author
Ten Healthy Teas
valerielull923@gmail.com
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