We Can Consume Coffee In A Healthier Way

Some people are in favor of coffee, others against the consumption of this drink known throughout the world. Some consider it dangerous for health, while others believe that it offers many benefits. Find out in the next article more about how we can consume coffee in a healthy way.

What do you need to know about coffee?

However, it should not be overlooked that this drink contains caffeine, a substance that stimulates the central nervous system, thus reducing fatigue. Therefore, although it seems ideal for people with demanding or very stressful jobs, in reality, the medium and long term effects of coffee consumption are not good at all.

Coffee increases the heart rate, irritates the stomach lining and makes you feel more agitated. However, it can decrease your appetite and, according to some studies, it helps you learn and remember certain information more easily.

Consumed in moderation (up to five cups a week), coffee has no serious negative consequences for the body. However, those who overdo it develop tolerance to its alkaloids.

Therefore, coffee has a small effect on those who consume more than two cups a day, compared to those who rarely consume it. If they smoke, do not exercise, eat fast food and have a sedentary lifestyle, they are more prone to disease.

This is not only due to coffee consumption, but also due to the combination of risk factors.

It is also worth noting that  patients with anemia or vegetarians and vegans can consume coffee, but not in large quantities,  because, like tea, it prevents the absorption of iron.

Other foods that can have the same effect are chocolate and cola soft drinks. Coffee can also reduce calcium absorption. For this reason, it is not recommended to consume this drink to people who suffer from osteoporosis, fractures or have dental problems.

How should coffee be consumed?

Are you addicted to coffee and need more and more to stay awake and focus? Do you drink more than four cups of hard black coffee a day? Do you present any of the risk factors listed above?

If the answer is yes, you should pay special attention to these tips and drink coffee in a healthy way.

Watch out for calories

Avoid adding whole milk, cream or too much refined sugar. Instead, opt for a few drops of skim milk, stevia or raw sugar. This will reduce the caloric content of your coffee.

Don’t replace breakfast with more cups of coffee to “trick” your stomach. Your body needs fuel to function daily, and it is obtained from fruits, grains and dairy products.

Hydration and rest are essential

If you hydrate properly (with water, fruit and tea), you will feel less tired and stressed and therefore you will not need coffee so often.

You also need to get enough rest so that you don’t drink too much coffee. If you feel very anxious or irritated lately, are in a bad state or are experiencing insomnia, drinking coffee can have a negative effect on you.

Replace regular coffee with natural teas or decaffeinated coffee. These drinks will have a much better effect on you, they will calm you and relax you.

You can drink coffee in moderation

If you suffer from high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, kidney problems, anemia, obesity or are pregnant, we recommend that you avoid coffee or reduce its consumption to a minimum.

Do not consume coffee with antidepressants or cigarettes, as these combinations can cause severe headaches, tension and migraines.

Roasted coffee

Choose dark, roasted coffee. Its berries have a higher content of antioxidants compared to light-colored ones. It is a little stronger than traditional coffee, but you can use less for a cup.

Buy a coffee maker

You will get the most out of the coffee you buy, you will save money and you will not make much garbage. Use filtered water to avoid the addition of chemicals. You can also buy a coffee grinder.

Try something new

You can drink green coffee. This type of coffee has become very popular lately because, according to experts, it helps in weight loss.

It comes from the same plant, but its berries have not been fried and still have their original, green color. This coffee helps you get rid of fat, reduces the amount of free radicals in the body and fights cellulite.

In addition, it is satiating, helps you control your blood sugar level if you suffer from type II diabetes and gives you “natural” energy.