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International Coffee Day 2020 – Coffee is one of the most loved beverages. But do you know your coffee well? Read here for some popular myths and facts about coffee.
International Coffee Day 2020: Drinking too much coffee can make it difficult to fall asleep
HIGHLIGHT
- Drinking coffee can offer several health benefits
- Too much coffee can lead to insomnia, digestive problems and much more
- Coffee in moderation is beneficial for your skin
On October 1, International Coffee Day is celebrated to celebrate the love of coffee around the world. It also focuses on supporting millions of farmers whose livelihoods depend on coffee plantations. Many find it difficult to start the day without coffee. Despite the fact that it is one of the favorite drinks in the whole world, there are many people who do not know it completely. Drinking coffee can offer several benefits, and too much coffee can cause several side effects. Many drink several cups of coffee throughout the day. But do you know your cup of coffee well? If you are one of the coffee lovers, here are some myths and facts about coffee that you should know.
International Coffee Day 2020: common myths and facts about coffee
Popular myths
1. Coffee dehydrates you
The reason people drool over coffee is because of the caffeine present. Drinking too much caffeine can lead to dehydration, which automatically makes people think that coffee causes dehydration. But this is totally a myth. A moderate consumption of coffee will not cause dehydration.
2. Coffee will cure your hangover
Drinking coffee will not cure a hangover. Compounds in coffee don’t reduce the effect of alcohol, and drinking coffee can actually make a hangover headache worse. Coffee raises blood pressure and if your head hurts already, coffee will not cure it, but will intensify it.
3. Coffee will help you lose weight
Coffee can help you eat less, but it certainly can’t help you lose weight. It may make a small contribution to increasing your metabolism, but it is not possible to lose weight in the long term just by drinking coffee.
Also read: Give up coffee? Learn about the health benefits of living a caffeine-free life
4. Pregnant women should not drink coffee
It’s totally fine to drink coffee if you’re pregnant, but you’ll need to limit your daily intake. But you should consult your doctor before adding coffee to your diet during pregnancy.
5. If your heart is in trouble, go decaf
Moderate coffee consumption is not harmful to anyone with heart disease. Too much coffee increases your blood pressure, which ultimately increases your heart rate and puts you at a higher risk for heart disease. Therefore, you can limit your daily caffeine intake to keep your heart healthy. Patients with heart disease should monitor their diet by their doctor.
International Coffee Day 2020: Drink coffee in moderation to avoid possible side effects
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Facts about coffee
1. Reduces the risk of stroke.
A healthy amount of coffee intake can do you good! Coffee can reduce the chances of heart disease, stroke and diabetes according to studies.
2. Coffee can reduce the risk of Parkinson’s disease
A good amount of coffee consumption is known to reduce the risk of Parkinson’s disease and its effects. Many studies have also found this fact that caffeine reduces the risk by around 30%.
3. Coffee improves your physical performance
Consuming caffeine makes your mind instantly alert and your body energetic and active. So, coffee really increases your physical performance.
Also read: Diabetes and coffee: What is the effect of caffeine on blood sugar levels?
4. Coffee helps you focus
Coffee creates an impact on the central nervous system and helps the brain produce more dopamine (a neurochemical), which increases your ability to focus and stay focused.
Read also: Combat skin problems with coffee; Here are some easy ways to use it
5. Coffee has many antioxidants
Coffee is a good source of antioxidants and is loaded with them. These antioxidants help us prevent many harmful diseases, including cancer.
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(Ms. Manisha Chopra is a Gurugram-based nutritionist, dietitian, and fitness expert)
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