This drink that wakes up entire cities every morning carries a bad reputation. Unjustified? According to recent studies, it is. I'm going to tell you why coffee, taken in moderation, that is, no more than 2 or 3 cups a day (up to 4 if you combine regular and decaffeinated coffee), can help your health and your figure.
IT CAN HELP YOU CONTROL YOUR WEIGHT
Helps to remove hunger. It is proven that its regular consumption can help increase the feeling of satiety and, indirectly, lead us to eat less. But keep in mind that not all coffees are the same and that having a coffee alone is not the same as a Viennese.
And it's fat burner. Studies of caffeine consumption in non-obese people seem to indicate that it increases fat burning action (thermogenesis), fat metabolism (lipolysis) and insulin secretion somewhat. But these effects are not clear in case of obesity. These 15 foods can also help you burn fat.
CAN SUPPORT DIGESTION
It is common to finish lunch with a coffee. And it is not a bad decision if we take into account that it stimulates the secretion of gastric acid, in addition to promoting bile production. It does not usually upset the stomach or cause heartburn in healthy people if consumed on a full stomach.
BENEFICIAL FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES
By improving the insulin response somewhat, it may have a beneficial action in case of type 2 diabetes. But the mechanism by which it would act is still unknown. It does not seem that caffeine is responsible for achieving it, but other substances in coffee, since the positive response is also given with decaffeinated.
HELPS TO IMPROVE CONCENTRATION
It's no secret that coffee is part of the breakfast of millions of people because of its ability to wake us up. Being a stimulant it improves concentration, confidence, motivation and well-being, and these aspects also influence our memory capacity.
CAN PROTECT THE MEMORY
The effect of caffeine on memory is moderate, but when there is any pathology it seems that it helps to improve it by preventing neurological degeneration. This action is due both to the effect of caffeine and its flavonoid content. But there are still many studies in progress to finalize its effect, especially in people affected by Alzheimer's.
IT IS PROTECTIVE AGAINST CANCER
Some studies suggest that its moderate consumption can reduce the risk of developing cancer of the pharynx, esophagus, liver or colon. What does seem certain is that it is not a risk factor for the development of this disease, as endorsed by the World Fund for Research on Cancer.
AND DOESN'T HARM THE HEART
Clinical studies conclude that moderate coffee consumption is not related to cardiovascular mortality, heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure or heart failure. It would only affect from 6 cups / day, which is far from the 2-3 recommended.
A curiosity. Unfiltered boiled coffee itself could raise “bad” cholesterol - a risk factor for the heart; but not if it is a filter, Italian coffee maker, espresso or soluble. If you want to know more curious facts about coffee, do not miss the 6 things that nobody has told you about this drink.
IT HAS A LOT OF BENEFITS, BUT… WHAT IF COFFEE FEELS BAD TO YOU?
You may be very sensitive to caffeine. There are people who have a gene that slows down their metabolism. In addition, you can also have it discouraged if you have a history of heart disease, are pregnant or are hypertensive.
