The popularity of coffee all over the world is not without reasons. Coffee drinkers of all race and color have appreciated the taste and aroma of coffee that are distinctive from any other drinks. Serve it hot or drink it icy cold, coffee is just the best. Besides its addicting taste and aroma, though, there still are many other reasons why you should continue drinking coffee. Here are a few of the benefits and advantages of coffee:
Coffee slows down aging. Coffee has a considerable amount of antioxidants that are far more than what is present in tea or red wine. A study conducted by researchers at the University of Scranton in 2005 concluded that coffee is in fact the number one source of antioxidants in the American diet. So how do the antioxidants in coffee curb off aging? Antioxidant helps the body in fighting and absorbing free radicals the body produces. These free radicals are identified as culprits that cause cell damage which results in sagging of skin, wrinkles and ultimately aging.
Coffee gives you the necessary alertness you need when you feel tired or drowsy. Coffee contains caffeine which is known to be a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. CNS stimulants can boost mental alertness which makes it very handy when you are beating a deadline and you feel sleepy and drowsy. This also makes coffee break the best literal option to take when you can't work and are tempted to fall asleep in your workplace.
Coffee has numerous health benefits. Coffee drinking can result in positive health implications. It is reported that coffee drinking results in lowering risks of type 2 diabetes. A study conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota has also identified coffee as a factor why women who drink coffee once to three times a day are less likely to die from heart disease and non-cancerous inflammatory diseases than non-coffee drinkers. These findings bring out the health benefits of enjoying the wonderful taste and aroma of coffee.
Coffee drinkers can now justify why coffee drinking is the best. Coffee slows down aging; boosts mental awareness; and have been found to have many health benefits. The next time somebody asks you why you love coffee, give these other excuses other than point out the distinctive and addictive taste of coffee. Remember though not to drink too much coffee. Almost all drinks, including coffee, can only be beneficial when drunk in moderation.
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How to be healthy
# Eat at roughly the same times each day. This might be two, three or more times but a routine encourages a reasonable weight.
# Watch your portions. Don't heap food on your plate (except for vegetables) and think twice before having second helpings.
# Try to have five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. A portion is about 80g of fruit or vegetables. This is roughly equal to an apple, orange, banana, or similarly-sized fruit or two serving spoons of cooked vegetables such as broccoli or carrots.
# Eat foods with reduced fat. Choose reduced fat versions of foods such as dairy products, spreads and salad dressings. Cut fat off meat.
# Eat foods with reduced salt. Too much salt can increase your blood pressure and your risk of heart disease and stroke.
# Eat healthier snacks. If you're hungry between meals, choose a healthy option such as fresh fruit or low calorie yogurts instead of chocolate or crisps.
# Look at food labels. Choose food with less far, sugar and salt content.
# Think about how you eat. Eat your meals at the table and it will help you focus on the amount of food you eat. Eat slowly because it takes time for your body to register how much food you've eaten and how full you are. Don’t eat while walking, but wait until you get there and take time to concentrate on what you are eating.
# Think about what you drink. Water is good (but lots of it is not necessary). Semi-skimmed milk is good too. Moderate amounts of tea and coffee are fine. Many soft drinks (including fizzy and sweetened soft drinks) contain a lot of sugar. Alcohol is high in calories.
# Don't bother with vitamin supplements. If you enjoy normal health and are not sensitive to healthy foods, you probably don't need them and there is no real evidence that they do any good.
# Walk every day. The aim should be to do around 10,000 steps which equates to around 60-90 minutes of walking. Using a pedometer on a belt is a good way to monitor this. On the way to or from work, shops, or meetings, leave the car or public transport a bit short of your destination. In the office, use stairs rather than the lift (or elevator, for my American readers).
# Don't sit around too long. Break up your sitting time by walking around at regular intervals. At home, do a chore. At work, visit a colleague.
# Limit exposure to the sun. Between 11 am and 3 pm, it's better to be in the shade. When in the sun, wear sensible clothing and use appropriate sun factor lotion. Never burn.
# Get enough sleep. The amount varies by individual and age, but most people need seven or eight hours a night. It's important to go to bed at a regular time and get up at a regular time. There is some evidence that people who take a short nap during the day lower the risk of heart disease.
# Be happy. Happiness helps healthiness, especially mental health.
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