BENEFITS OF COFFEE: HERE ARE ALL THE REASONS TO TREAT YOURSELF TO A CUP

Coffee is the after-meal virtue , the vice of smokers and the lifeline of the most sleepyheads . This drink is an indispensable all-Italian treat which, according to the opinion of the experts, also reveals a vast mix of health benefits. Since we are delving into a delicate topic, we would like to clarify that here we have collected the most popular opinions regarding the effects of coffee on human health , for which the debate is still rather “open”. This is why we will only report the most clear-cut indications that unquestionably demonstrate the benefits of coffee.

Coffee keeps us awake

We all know that coffee is great for keeping us awake and starting the day on the right foot. We also know that it is not good to exaggerate, especially if we suffer from pressure imbalances or if we are in a rather stressful period of our lives. So coffee can have effects on physical and mental health and, therefore, it will be necessary to make a small distinction to extrapolate the greatest benefits.

From a mental point of view, coffee can also have a placebo effect , i.e. stimulate energy and concentration because everyone has always confirmed this theory. This is not due to a psychic but physical effect, since it tones and stimulates cardiac and nervous functions. This is what makes it so appreciated after meals or in the morning , especially in our country. In fact, drinking coffee is an opportunity to have a chat with someone we haven’t seen for a long time or with a loved one, but at the same time it’s the ideal remedy to start the day. Do not you think? After all , there is nothing more lovable than a nice , fragrant and hot coffee combined with a fragrant brioche .

It can even help you lose weight!

Another known effect is the stimulating effect on gastric and biliary secretions which, consequently, stimulate digestion. This would explain the need to go to the bathroom after drinking it in the morning or after a large meal . In any case, it is quite well known that coffee is an excellent stimulant for digestion.

For those who pay attention to their figure or want to get back in shape , however, coffee is a renowned lipolytic agent. What does it mean? Which promotes weight loss thanks to caffeine, for which thermogenesis is increased and, therefore, the body burns a greater amount of fat and calories. At the same time, coffee also has an anorectic effect since it reduces appetite . Be careful though! This does not mean that we can take massive quantities with the sole aim of not being hungry anymore or worse, to control nervous hunger. For this kind of issue we shouldn’t rely on coffee but, rather, on a good nutritionist.

All substances contained in coffee

Coffee not only contains caffeine but also other substances that are still being studied by the scientific community. Beyond the ongoing debate , cosmetics has taken up the beneficial substances contained in coffee to produce creams and serums capable of elasticising the skin and promoting toning. Furthermore, among the various components of coffee , numerous antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients have emerged in limited quantities. This means that to really benefit from these effects we would have to take large quantities of coffee, canceling them with the consequent contraindications we would encounter.

Virtue lies in the middle

In fact, excessive coffee consumption could expose our body to damage to the digestive system due to caffeine. This could damage the walls of the stomach due to the stimulation of gastric secretions and the acidic juices that would pour into it. For this reason, those suffering from gastritis, ulcers or reflux should avoid or limit their coffee intake .

The same is true for those suffering from anxiety, depression, extra systole or heart disease. So although coffee is the tastiest and most satisfying drink in the world we should never exceed 300 milligrams of caffeine daily, or three or four coffees a day.

However, caffeine is also contained in chocolate and coffee and in many plant varieties, so this aspect must also be taken into account. In any case and as with all things, the benefits of coffee are ensured when we respect our body , feeding it in a balanced way and without excesses. Virtue, after all, always lies in the middle.