It is believed that the word coffee comes from Caffa, Ethiopia. When a shepherd name Kaldi found out that his sheep became active after ate kind of red berry fruit, later on that fruit known as coffee that probably came from 'Caffa'. We might ever heard so many myth about coffee, but now we'll talk facts about coffee.
The Advantages of Coffee
1. Main Source of Antioxidant
Recent study from Scranton University US found out that coffee (caffeinated and decaffeinated) contains a large num
ber of antioxidant. In fact, coffee place the first position in terms of food containing antioxidant (compare to the other antioxidant sources, such as: tea, milk, cranberry) based on consumption frequency.
Dates also place first position as well based on served volume, but since the frequency of coffee consumption is higher than dates, then coffee consider to be the main source of antioxidant
2. Increase the Libido
A man who drinks coffee everyday could produce a more active sperm then one who doesn't drink coffee. Besides, consume a cup of coffee 30 minutes before sexual activity could improve the power of this activity and this effect lass for 90 minutes. It is due to the fact that coffee could increase motoric function.
1. Main Source of Antioxidant
Recent study from Scranton University US found out that coffee (caffeinated and decaffeinated) contains a large num
ber of antioxidant. In fact, coffee place the first position in terms of food containing antioxidant (compare to the other antioxidant sources, such as: tea, milk, cranberry) based on consumption frequency.Dates also place first position as well based on served volume, but since the frequency of coffee consumption is higher than dates, then coffee consider to be the main source of antioxidant
2. Increase the Libido
A man who drinks coffee everyday could produce a more active sperm then one who doesn't drink coffee. Besides, consume a cup of coffee 30 minutes before sexual activity could improve the power of this activity and this effect lass for 90 minutes. It is due to the fact that coffee could increase motoric function.
3. Decrease the Diabetic risk
A study in Harvard University stated that 1-3 cups of coffee consumption each day will decrease the risk of diabetic disease since coffee contains quinine which could increase the body sensitivity to insulin. Besides, coffee also contains tocoferol antioxidant, chlorogenic acid, and magnesium that eventually will help increase body sensitivity to insulin
A study in Harvard University stated that 1-3 cups of coffee consumption each day will decrease the risk of diabetic disease since coffee contains quinine which could increase the body sensitivity to insulin. Besides, coffee also contains tocoferol antioxidant, chlorogenic acid, and magnesium that eventually will help increase body sensitivity to insulin
4. Weight Control
Since coffee could burn fat by increase metabolism rate, coffee helps control body weight. It is said that 100mg caffeine (equivalent to a cup of coffee) could increase 3-4% metabolism rate. Nevertheless, other research said that calorie burn stimulated by caffeine will be much better if combines with exercise.
'CAFFEINE' is it GOOD or BAD?
Despite all the advantages offer by coffee (caffeine), caffeine also has side effects, such as: addicted, increase blood tension, diuretic agent, increase gastric acid production, decrease the absorption of of zinc and calcium, palpitation, and of course insomnia.
That's why it is suggested maximum coffee consumption is 300mg/day (equivalent to 3-4 cups of grinned coffee or 5 cups of instant coffee)
CONTRAINDICATION
Related to some side effects from caffeine, then it is highly recommended for these people NOT to consume caffeine freely
Hypertension
Heart Disease
Women
Pregnant Mother
Gastric Ulcer
References:
Nirmala magazines, August 2007 edition
Aura magazines, Volume 33
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