Health Corner: For The Love Of Coffee

Coffee.
Yes a number of us do love you.
And of course, it comes with its issues.
Despite 20 years of reassuring research, caffeinated coffee is much avoided by a large number of reasons. They worry about its health effects. However, recent studies have shown that coffee taken in moderation is a safe beverage, which may in fact offer some health benefits.Yep.

 

What's this "moderation coffee consumption " we're talking about? Its simply 2- 3 cups a day!
Research has shown that the risk for type2 diabetes is lower among regular coffee drinkers. Here's a brief list of some of the benefits of drinking coffee in moderation..

• Reduced development of colon cancer
• Reduced risk of liver damage (especially in people with high risk of liver damage)
• Improved cognitive function
• Lowers risk of gallstone formation
• Reduced risk of Parkinson's disease
• Improved performance in long duration exercises..

Coffee also helps people stay more alert. However, its not completely innocent.
Caffeine, the main ingredient in coffee, is a mild addictive stimulant.
Coffee has some cardiovascular effects such as increased heart rate, and blood pressure.. But of course this occurs when taken excessively.

So moderation is the key, when it comes to coffee, 2 to 3 cups a day! Stay healthy.