The health benefits of coffee
65
The benefits of coffee
The world is filled with coffee lovers. The aroma is heavenly and the taste is sheer ambrosia. Imagine how pleasantly surprised when I came across some articles that were praising coffee for it's health benefits. Now when I drink coffee I can focus on how I am doing a wonderful thing for my body. There are a surprising number of studies that credit coffee for anything from lowering the risk of cancer to suppressing your appetite. How wonderful is it is that something that tastes so good having so many benefits.
Risk lowering benefits
Parkinson's
Studies have shown that people who drink 6 or more cups of coffee a day lower their risk of Parkinson's disease by about 80%.
Colon Cancer
It has been reported that as little as 2 cups of coffee per day can reduce your risk of developing colon cancer by 25%.
Liver cirrhosis
Two cups or more will help lower you chance of developing cirrhosis of the liver by a huge 80%.
Gallstones
Two cups or more per day of coffee drop your risk of Gallstones by 50%.
Diabetes
Men who drink 6 or more cups a day lower their risk of developing diabetes by 54%. Women, on the other hand lower their risk by 30%.
People who smoke and drink heavily seem to also benefit from drinking coffee. By drinking 6 or more cups of coffee a day they seem to show less signs of heart disease and liver damages than those who do not drink coffee.
There is also evidence that coffee may lessen a headache, lift your mood, help manage asthma and prevent cavities.
coffee
 | Amazon Price: $27.49 List Price: $32.95 |
 | Amazon Price: $24.00 List Price: $26.96 |
 | Amazon Price: $9.75 List Price: $28.99 |
 | Amazon Price: $14.88 List Price: $23.11 |
 | Amazon Price: $15.99 List Price: $30.26 |
 | Amazon Price: $9.99 |
 | Amazon Price: $14.92 List Price: $28.36 |
 | Amazon Price: $19.20 List Price: $27.16 |
Pros and Cons
With all of the praise coffee is beginning to receive I am sure you are wondering what happened to all the bad effects we have been hearing about for years. Well, some of the are still there. The caffeine content can raise cholesterol level in some people. It can also cause rapid heartbeat, nervousness and trembling hands. And last but not least it may contribute to the clogging of arteries.
While all of these things are undesirable there is good news. Studies show there are more good benefits than bad. Coffee is loaded with antioxidants. Its also has been shown that children who drink a cup of coffee with milk each day are less likely to be depressed than children who do not. All in all, to me I say bring on the coffee. Finally, something that I love is said to be good for me.
Other Coffee Hubs
- Addicted to Coffee - Can you get through a day without caffeine?
Coffee - nectar of the gods - that rich, heady aroma that gently summons us from sleep on a perfect sunshine-y morning. One coffee company advertises it's brand of coffee as, "The best part of waking up... "... - After-Dinner Coffee Recipes (Fat-Free, Alcoholic Dri...
Enjoy one of these fat-free after-dinner coffee recipes as is, or substitute low-fat or full-fat ingredients, depending on your dietary requirements. - Travel Coffee Mug - Find the Best
It might not seem like a big decision, but it's definately worth investigating to find the perfect travel coffee mug. As an experienced coffee drinker (who loves K cups) and traveler, here are a few of the... - Starbucks Glossary: Definitions of Coffee Terms and ...
Skinny iced mocha? Grande soy latte? Starbucks seems to have its own language. If you need help translating, here is a glossary of Starbucks terminology. - Coffee Drinking Can Protect Your Liver
The need for caffeine has always been seen as an addiction of some sort, but lately research has shown that you may actually be getting some benefits out of it. Coffee is now being ranked among the big dogs... - Coffee grinds for plants in your garden
Coffee grounds make great compost additives, soil enhancers and pest deterrents. It's an inexpensive way to fertilize your garden, build a richer compost yield and promote worm activity. Spent coffee grinds... - Is Coffee Good or Bad For You? The Pros & Cons of Co...
Do you like coffee? I do, it's taste and aroma make my mornings so much better! But I heard that regular coffee drinking can have some negative effects on my health, so I decided to do my own little research...
CommentsLoading...
Thanks for the info. There is a lot more to coffee than most people know.
This is great news to me, too! When my coffee maker broke I decided I needed to cut back anyway, so I bought a MUCH smaller one. Of course, it's just inconvienient now, as I'm just having to prepare coffee more often...cuting back didn't actually happen. Now I don't have to feel guilty about it!!
I've been hearing more and more about the health benefits of coffee. It was even on the news today. I love my coffee. Thanks for stopping by Kathleen. It is great not to have to feel guilty about drinking coffee.
Both of us love coffee! It is such a blessing to find out that something that tastes good actually has some health benefits.
The only draw back is that neither of us can drink it in the evening, at least not if we want to sleep at night.
Our compensation is to drink a lot of coffee every morning.
2patricias, I have to do all of my coffee drinking before dinner or I am up with the owls in the evening. I love my coffee but it doesn't love me in the PM.
Black coffee is good for you in moderate doses. The liver is stimulated by bitter taste. Unfortunately when you mix coffee with milk there is confusion within the body and the brain chemistry starts going a bit skewed. In Ayurveda medicine we have a stimulant with a calming substance (milk) which creates chaos (moodiness). Drinking large doses of coffee which is an American trait exacerbated by Starbucks is not good for your health.
Jewels, it's true you need to use moderation with everything. I wonder why the combination of milk and coffee makes your body go slightly haywire.
Basically - the coffee is bitter and the milk is calming. When the combination hits the digestive system, liver etc., it creates confusion. The liver is not sure how to process it and so is creates chaos in our brain chemistry - like a chaos principle. The liver will act differently if it is given lemon as opposed to milk. Combine the two and the liver wants to know what you want to do? It has to work harder. If the liver is sluggish which if you have too much processed foods in the diet, it most likely is, the liver is most likely to become inactive due to over-work. Maybe it goes out on strike!
Jewels, I had no idea. It makes me think that there must be many combinations of food and drink that can effect the liver in a similar way. Afterall, some of of eat and drink the craziest things together. Thanks for the information.
Love coffee but now that it's cold I have to make a bigger pot for two people. I knew that it reduced the risk of colon cancer but didn't know that it can help reduce headaches. Thanks!
evvy, I love coffee - I am so glad it has some good qualities. The headache relief is because of the caffeine. I know it's gotten rid of many a headache for me.
Single Serve Coffee Makers 2 years ago
Coffee has medicinal value which very few people know. People with low BP are asked to have as many cups of coffee as they can.