The Benefits Of Drinking Coffee

Coffee is so delicious it’s bound to be good for you! It’s one of the most researched drinks on the planet and you’ll be pleased to hear it has loads of health benefits.

Make It Part Of Your Daily Routine

It’s good to know that coffee counts as part of your daily fluid intake. Contrary to popular belief it won’t dehydrate you. In fact, when drunk in moderation*, it can help you hit your recommended goal of 6-8 glasses of fluid a day.

And there’s no need to feel guilty next time you reach for your cappuccino. The World Health Organisation has stated that coffee is not addictive. That makes it a great guilt-free pleasure you can enjoy every day. If you want to find out more why not log on to www.britishcoffeeassociation.org.

*Moderation means around 4-5 cups per day.

Packed Full Of Healthy Anti-oxidants

Like tea, this powerful little bean contains anti-oxidants which are essential for fighting harmful free radicals. These free radicals are molecules that can cause ageing, tissue damage and certain illnesses such as cancer and heart disease. Antioxidants help to prevent the damage caused by free radicals. Coffee is a great way to boost your intake of these powerful anti-oxidants.

Protection And Prevention

The antioxidants and caffeine found in coffee have positive health benefits when it comes to protecting ourselves from certain illnesses:

• Cancer – Far from causing cancer, coffee drinking is thought to help reduce the risk of developing the disease, including colon cancer, liver cancer, kidney cancer and ovarian cancer. To find out more log on to www.britishcoffeeassociation.org.
• Diabetes – Coffee is believed to heighten the symptoms associated with the onset of a hypoglycaemic episode in Type 1 diabetes sufferers. This early warning sign means the person can act quickly to prevent it. Coffee may even help prevent Type 2 diabetes. Research on this subject can be found on www.britishcoffeeassociation.org and www.coffeescience.org.
• Heart disease – So much research has been carried regarding the links between coffee and heart disease. It is thought that moderate coffee drinking is safe. In fact, studies have revealed that drinking a cup of coffee has the same effect on our blood pressure as having a conversation.
• Osteoporosis – This disease is a real concern, particularly amongst women. A link has yet to be found regarding coffee consumption and the development of osteoporosis. There may even be an upside – milky coffee is a great source of calcium, which helps keep our bones strong.
• Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease – It is thought that coffee’s powerful anti-oxidants help to counter the effects of these degenerative diseases. One study has shown a 65-70% decreased risk of dementia and a 62-64% decreased risk of Alzheimer’s disease in participants who consumed 3-5 cups of coffee a day, in comparison to participants who drank 2 cups or less. For more details on this and other studies log on to www.britishcoffeeassociation.org.