{"id":1378,"date":"2023-02-21T01:57:15","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T01:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/?p=1378"},"modified":"2023-03-29T17:27:28","modified_gmt":"2023-03-29T17:27:28","slug":"top-10-health-benefits-of-consuming-coffee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/top-10-health-benefits-of-consuming-coffee\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Health Benefits of Consuming Coffee"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69de4669c7a4d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #4d948b;color:#4d948b\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #4d948b;color:#4d948b\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69de4669c7a4d\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/top-10-health-benefits-of-consuming-coffee\/#Down_the_memory_lane%E2%80%A6peeking_into_the_history\" >Down the memory lane\u2026peeking into the history<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/top-10-health-benefits-of-consuming-coffee\/#Does_coffee_actually_have_health_benefits_Or_is_it_just_a_feel-good_beverage\" >Does coffee actually have health benefits? Or is it just a feel-good beverage?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/top-10-health-benefits-of-consuming-coffee\/#1_Rich_source_of_antioxidants\" >1. Rich source of antioxidants\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/top-10-health-benefits-of-consuming-coffee\/#2_Help_burn_fat\" >2. Help burn fat\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/top-10-health-benefits-of-consuming-coffee\/#3_Coffee_boosts_energy_and_enhances_your_workout_performance\" >3. Coffee boosts energy and enhances your workout performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/top-10-health-benefits-of-consuming-coffee\/#4_Boosts_your_memory\" >4. Boosts your memory\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/top-10-health-benefits-of-consuming-coffee\/#5_Help_fight_depression\" >5. Help fight depression\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/top-10-health-benefits-of-consuming-coffee\/#6_Lowers_the_risk_of_liver_diseases\" >6. Lowers the risk of liver diseases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/top-10-health-benefits-of-consuming-coffee\/#7_Healthy_for_the_heart\" >7. Healthy for the heart\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/top-10-health-benefits-of-consuming-coffee\/#8_Reduces_risk_of_diabetes\" >8. Reduces risk of diabetes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/top-10-health-benefits-of-consuming-coffee\/#9_Beneficial_for_brains_health\" >9. Beneficial for brain\u2019s health\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/top-10-health-benefits-of-consuming-coffee\/#10_Good_for_skin\" >10. Good for skin\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/top-10-health-benefits-of-consuming-coffee\/#i\" >\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/top-10-health-benefits-of-consuming-coffee\/#Benefit_you_never_thought_of%E2%80%93_Coffee_helps_in_digestion\" >Benefit you never thought of\u2013 Coffee helps in digestion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/top-10-health-benefits-of-consuming-coffee\/#i-2\" >\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/top-10-health-benefits-of-consuming-coffee\/#How_much_coffee_do_you_need_to_enjoy_these_health_benefits\" >How much coffee do you need to enjoy these health benefits?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/top-10-health-benefits-of-consuming-coffee\/#How_should_we_drink_our_coffee\" >How should we drink our coffee?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wake up and Smell the Coffee\u2026Literally, this time!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I am sure you have used this phrase in a pep talk about life and its miseries, with a friend while sipping a hot piquant cup of coffee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, I have.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From being a luxury beverage, being served only on special occasions at home, to becoming a daily dose of energy to kick start the day, coffee has come a long way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, I cannot even imagine starting my day without a hot cup of French Press.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And I am not alone. People all over the world prefer coffee over a lot of drinks including tea and beer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The largest consumers of coffee are Finland, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Netherlands, Sweden, and Switzerland. These countries have another thing in common. These are the happiest countries in the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, I am not saying that coffee makes them the happiest but I am sure it does contribute to their happiness quotient. All thanks to its mood-boosting attribute.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are someone who loves coffee but holds back from enjoying it fully and limiting yourself to just one cup, we have some good news for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coffee is healthy for us!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And this blog will tell you how. So, the next time someone tells you that coffee is bad for your health, make them read this blog and shush them up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Down_the_memory_lane%E2%80%A6peeking_into_the_history\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Down the memory lane\u2026peeking into the history<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coffee has become an integral part of our social life. Go anywhere, all good conversations are happening around coffee. Whether it is about meeting a friend for the millennials or <em>a<\/em><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>dda<\/em> (a gathering for intellectual chit-chat)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with close friends at some old quaint coffee house for our grandpas, coffee is a common consonant. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And this is not new. Our beloved coffee started its journey in Ethiopia in 700AD. The discovery of coffee is accompanied by a very fascinating story of Kaldi, a goat herder, who noticed his goats in full energy after eating some wild berries. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He shared this with a monk of a local monastery, who made a drink using this magic fruit and found that it kept them alert for long hours during meditation and helped them focus. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the story of the magic fruit travelled, coffee reached the Arabian Peninsula and began a journey which made coffee a household name.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the 15th century, coffee houses became a place for social gatherings and activities where everyone engaged in conversations, listened to music, and had a good time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A major contribution to coffee\u2019s popularity goes to Europe where coffee was approved by Pope Clement VIII to end a controversy where coffee was called the \u2018bitter invention of Satan.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coffee replaced the common breakfast drinks\u2013wine and beer. It became the centre of gala time and an energy booster drink for people as they found themselves alert and more productive at work after drinking coffee instead of alcohol with their breakfast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to those Goats!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1598\" src=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benefits-of-coffee-infographic-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Benefits of coffee infographic\" width=\"2284\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benefits-of-coffee-infographic-scaled.jpg 2284w, https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benefits-of-coffee-infographic-268x300.jpg 268w, https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benefits-of-coffee-infographic-914x1024.jpg 914w, https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benefits-of-coffee-infographic-768x861.jpg 768w, https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benefits-of-coffee-infographic-1370x1536.jpg 1370w, https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Benefits-of-coffee-infographic-1827x2048.jpg 1827w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2284px) 100vw, 2284px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_coffee_actually_have_health_benefits_Or_is_it_just_a_feel-good_beverage\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does coffee actually have health benefits? Or is it just a feel-good beverage?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As I said, we come bearing good news. Your morning coffee does more than just wake you up. A lot of scientific studies prove that coffee does bring a wave of health benefits with it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s know what those are.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Rich_source_of_antioxidants\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Rich source of antioxidants\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Coffee is one of the richest sources of antioxidants.\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4665516\/#:~:text=Antioxidant%20activity%20of%20coffee%20is,be%20antioxidants%20also%20%5B14%5D.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">studies <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">suggest that coffee consumption reduces the risk of various health problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antioxidants help to protect the body against damage caused by free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can harm cells and contribute to ageing and the development of some chronic health problems and heart diseases. When you drink coffee, you keep them at bay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The antioxidants in coffee can vary depending on several factors, such as the type of coffee bean, the brewing method, the roast, etc. For example, unprocessed coffee beans contain appx. 1000 antioxidants. When it is roasted, a few more are added to it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Help_burn_fat\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Help burn fat\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>According to <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/news\/hsph-in-the-news\/four-cups-of-coffee-modest-loss-of-body-fat\/\"><b>research<\/b><\/a><b>, drinking 4 cups of coffee daily helps in reducing body fat by 4%. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coffee has a thermogenic effect, which means it can <a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/role-of-metabolism-in-weight-loss\/\">increase metabolism and boost energy levels, leading to increased calorie burning and fat oxidation<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is due to the caffeine content in coffee, which is a stimulant that can help to increase metabolism and enhance fat burning. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While coffee can have some positive effects on fat burning and weight loss, it is not a magical solution. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are not suggesting having coffee over a balanced diet and regular exercise. These are still essential for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Coffee_boosts_energy_and_enhances_your_workout_performance\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Coffee boosts energy and enhances your workout performance<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with fat-burning abilities, coffee enhances your workouts. If you have ever gone to a gym or have a friend who does, you must have seen them drinking a black coffee shot before the workout. <\/span><b>It is because coffee helps battle fatigue, and pumps you up with energy. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This helps you work out longer and perform better when doing heavy exercises.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The caffeine in coffee acts as a stimulant, increasing alertness, focus, and endurance. It can also enhance performance by increasing the release of adrenaline, which helps the body release stored glucose and fats, providing a quick source of energy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Boosts_your_memory\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Boosts your memory\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must be familiar with the term short-term memory loss. The movie Ghajini made it so popular. Drinking coffee can help here. Caffeine in coffee has a short-term positive effect on memory.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5107567\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have shown that caffeine can improve certain aspects of memory, such as working memory, alertness, and focus. This is because caffeine stimulates the central nervous system and increases the release of neurotransmitters such as dopamine and norepinephrine, which play a role in memory and learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, in another <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/270963\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, researchers found that 200mg of caffeine in a day, positively affected the long-term memory of the participants. And what contains an abundance of caffeine? Coffee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Help_fight_depression\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Help fight depression\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression is one very common and critical mental health disorder affecting nearly 5% of adults worldwide. <\/span><b>Coffee can have a positive effect on mood and can potentially help reduce symptoms of depression in some individuals.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have learned that caffeine stimulates the release of dopamine which is associated with feelings of pleasure and improved mood. This release helps improve symptoms of depression. Again, it is not a solution to depression. But a hack for days when you might be feeling low.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Lowers_the_risk_of_liver_diseases\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Lowers the risk of liver diseases<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What sounds better for the liver: alcohol with no health benefits and coffee with health benefits. Yes, you are right. Coffee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Besides being better than alcohol, coffee has a positive effect on the liver. According to <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/britishlivertrust.org.uk\/information-and-support\/living-with-a-liver-condition\/diet-and-liver-disease\/coffee-and-the-liver\/\"><b>British Liver Trust Report<\/b><\/a><b>, coffee is good for your liver and reduces the risk of fatal liver diseases and conditions. It also slows down the progression of liver diseases.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Healthy_for_the_heart\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Healthy for the heart\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/eurjpc\/article-abstract\/29\/17\/2240\/6704995?redirectedFrom=fulltext\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have shown that moderate coffee consumption shows a positive effect on heart health. Moderate coffee consumption (2-5 cups per day) lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke, because of the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of coffee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caffeine, the primary active ingredient in coffee, increases the heart rate and improves blood flow, which has a beneficial effect on cardiovascular health. Additionally, coffee contains several compounds that have protective effects on the heart and blood vessels, like chlorogenic acids and magnesium.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Reduces_risk_of_diabetes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Reduces risk of diabetes<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you are reading it right. <\/span><b>There are several <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.co.uk\/food\/coffee-and-diabetes.html\"><b>studies <\/b><\/a><b>which suggest that a moderate amount of coffee can reduce the development of type 2 diabetes. Coffee contains polyphenols, a type of antioxidant which helps in preventing many diseases and type 2 diabetes is one of them.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We know that antioxidants help keep our hearts healthy and diabetic people are at higher risk of stroke and heart problems. Thus it affects two ways, positively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Beneficial_for_brains_health\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Beneficial for brain\u2019s health\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, coffee has been associated with several benefits for brain health. Caffeine, the primary active ingredient in coffee, is a stimulant that improves alertness, focus, and cognitive function. It also has a neuroprotective effect that helps maintain brain health over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26677204\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have shown that coffee consumption can increase blood flow to the brain, which can improve brain function, prevent cognitive decline and potentially reduces the risk of neurodegenerative diseases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Good_for_skin\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Good for skin\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The antioxidants in coffee protect the body from free radicals which cause premature ageing. It also has an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effect on the skin. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25041334\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have also found that coffee helps in promoting skin health by preventing pigmentation and wrinkles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While these were consumption benefits, coffee is also used for application on the skin in the form of liquid and scrub which removed the dead skin and works as an antioxidant-loaded toner which gives you radiant skin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i\"><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefit_you_never_thought_of%E2%80%93_Coffee_helps_in_digestion\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefit you never thought of\u2013 Coffee helps in digestion<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, how many times have you heard elders of the family say, \u201cdon\u2019t drink coffee, it will cause constipation\u201d? A lot right?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But guess what, in a recent study conducted by <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/more-lifestyle\/here-s-how-coffee-is-good-for-digestion-other-digestive-disorders\/story-VEkIKmYTFex583FCrLKXKJ.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee (ISIC),<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> coffee was found to help with constipation. It was also confirmed that coffee is not a major contributor to <a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/what-is-acid-reflux-and-ways-to-prevent\/\">acid reflux<\/a> and heartburn. It in fact,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stimulates gut motility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stimulate digestion by stimulating the formation of gastric acid<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means that coffee does not upset\u2019s but makes your tummy happy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"i-2\"><\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_coffee_do_you_need_to_enjoy_these_health_benefits\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How much coffee do you need to enjoy these health benefits?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Consuming 2-5 cups of coffee with a maximum of 400 milligrams of caffeine is good for the health of most adults. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, different types of coffee contain different caffeine content, so be mindful there.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, the health benefits of coffee also depend on how you drink your coffee. If you drink 4-5 cups of coffee that is loaded with sugar and cream, you might not receive the said benefits. We all know that sugar is not good for our health, and consuming a lot of it with coffee actually reduces its efficacy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_should_we_drink_our_coffee\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How should we drink our coffee?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The best way to drink coffee for health benefits is to consume it black and in moderation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Drinking <a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/a-cup-full-of-health-black-coffee-benefits\/\">black coffee has the most health benefits<\/a>, as it contains the highest concentration of antioxidants and other biologically active compounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some more tips to maximize the health benefits of coffee:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Choose high-quality coffee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Look for high-quality coffee beans that are freshly roasted and organically grown, as these tend to have higher levels of antioxidants.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Limit added sugar, milk and cream:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Try to limit the amount of sugar, milk and cream you add to your coffee, as these can add extra calories and reduce the health benefits of coffee. Instead, consider using a natural sweetener such as stevia if you can\u2019t go without sweetness in your coffee.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Try plant-based milk: <\/b>Try replacing your regular cow\u2019s milk with unsweetened almond or <a href=\"https:\/\/happytummy.aashirvaad.com\/en\/healthy-eating\/benefits-of-coconut-milk-nutrition-value-uses-side-effects-and-recipes\/\">coconut<\/a> milk or any other plant-based milk that you like.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Avoid excessive caffeine intake<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Excessive caffeine intake, more than what you should be drinking, can lead to adverse effects such as increased heart rate and anxiety. So it is important to consume coffee in moderation. A moderate amount of coffee is generally considered to be 2-5 cups per day, but this can vary based on the individual and their tolerance to caffeine.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Combine with a healthy diet and lifestyle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: To maximize the health benefits of coffee, it&#8217;s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including a balanced diet, regular exercise, and stress management.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In conclusion, coffee is much more than just a morning pick-me-up drink. It&#8217;s a rich source of antioxidants and essential nutrients that can improve your physical and mental health. Drinking a moderate amount of coffee can boost your energy, and improve mental clarity and alertness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you prefer a steaming cup of black coffee or a flavoured latte, incorporating coffee into your daily routine can be a delicious and healthy way to start your day. Just remember to consume it in moderation and enjoy its many benefits! And the next time when someone says, coffee is not good for health, you show them this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1676959945925\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Who should avoid coffee?<br\/><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Adolescents, young adults, pregnant women or woman who is trying to get pregnant, and breastfeeding mothers, should avoid coffee and should discuss it with doctors before consuming it.\u00a0<br\/><\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1676959972646\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which is better\u2013tea or coffee?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Choosing between tea and coffee is a personal preference. 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