Posted on 09/30/2020 12:40:33 PM PDT by nickcarraway
International Coffee Day 2020: Coffee is one of the most loved beverages. But do you know your coffee well? Read here to know some popular myths and facts about coffee.
International Coffee Day is observed on October 1 to celebrate the love for coffee worldwide. It also focuses on supporting million farmers whose livelihood depends on coffee plantation. Many find it difficult to start their day without coffee. Even though it is one of the most favourite drinks around the world, there are many people who don't know fully about it. Drinking coffee can offer several benefits as well as excess of this drink can lead to 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 out there, here are some myths and facts about coffee you need to know.
Popular myths 1. Coffee dehydrates you The reason people drool over coffee is because of the caffeine present. Intaking a lot of caffeine may result in dehydration which automatically makes people think that coffee causes dehydration. But this totally a myth. Moderate amount of coffee consumption will not lead to dehydration.
2. Coffee will cure your hangover Drinking coffee will not cure hangovers. The coffee compounds do not reduce the effect of alcohol and in fact, drinking coffee can make your hangover headache worse. Coffee increases blood pressure and if your head is already aching, coffee won't cure but intensify it.
3. Coffee will help you lose weight Coffee can help you eat less but it certainly cannot help you in losing weight. It can have a small contribution in increasing your metabolism but a long-term weight loss is not possible with just drinking coffee.
Also read: Quitting Coffee? Know Health Benefits Of Living A Caffeine-Free Life
4. Pregnant women shouldn't drink coffee It is totally okay to drink coffee if you are pregnant but you will have to limit its per day consumption. But you should consult your doctor before adding coffee to your diet during pregnancy.
5. If your heart troubles, stick to decaf Moderate consumption of coffee does no harm to anybody having a heart disease. Too much of coffee increases your blood pressure which ultimately increases your heart rate and put you at a higher heart disease risk. So, you can limit your daily consumption of caffeine to keep your heart healthy. Heart disease patients should get their diet monitored by their doctor.
hc994n28 International Coffee Day 2020: Drink coffee in moderation to avoid possible side effects Photo Credit: iStock
Facts about coffee 1. It lowers the risk of stroke Healthy amount of coffee intake can actually do you good! Coffee can reduce the chances of heart diseases, strokes and diabetes as per studies.
2. Coffee can reduce the risk of Parkinson's Disease Good amount of coffee consumption is known to lower 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 boosts your physical performance Caffeine consumption instantly makes your mind alert and your body energetic and active. So, coffee truly boosts 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 manufacture more of dopamine (a neurochemical), which boosts your ability to focus and maintain concentration.
Also read: Fight Skin Problems With Coffee; Here Are Some Simple Ways To Use It
5. Coffee has a lot of antioxidants Coffee is a good source of antioxidants and is loaded with them. These antioxidants help us prevent many harmful diseases, including cancer.
(Ms. Manisha Chopra is a Nutritionist, Dietician and Fitness Expert based in Gurugram)
You mean International Covfefe Day!
In my half-century plus on this planet I have lived through three full cycles:
Eggs and coffee are going to KILL you!
No, they won’t.
Yes, they will.
No, they won’t
Yes, they will.
No, they won’t.
I’ve totally tuned out by this point.
I’m the same with COVID masks.
Neither are all of the preservatives in all of the junk food I eat.
But....think how long I’ll keep.
“International Coffee Day”
That’s just silly.
EVERY DAY is International Coffee Day for me. I have Juan Valdez on speed dial.
I bet you milk drinker. Spill the beans if you will, no pun intended.
Dangit, comment meant for moovova and got Vision by accident. I’m all wired and hyped up on coffee, so it screwed me up.
I don’t know if it’s good for me, and I don’t even really like it, but if I don’t drink any, there’s maybe a 50% chance I’ll wake up the next day with a headache. Am I addicted?
Don’t know. Maybe. Coffee/caffeine stimulates your body to release energy it doesn’t want to naturally release. You may have bankrupted your energy reserves, exhausted your body and it’s not reacting well.
Helps you poop regularly
Neither of us will need an embalmer...lol
The FINER the grind — Expresso or better yet, Turkish grind — exposes more bean surface to hot water, and gives a far, far better flavor than the canned junk (Folger’s, Maxwell House etc) from the store shelves.
You CAN regrind those two canned coffees and get a ‘decent’ cup of coffee, in an emergency. Dunkin Donuts coffee is okay, as well, if you grind it yourself, to a Turkish Grind.
I drink Kona Hawaiian and Jamaican Blue Mountain, Turkish Grind, daily. using an unflavored Half & Half from the local convenience store, to soften the flavor.
Two of my super-secret sources:
https://www.coffeeam.com
&
https://www.coffeefool.com
First coffee, then thought.
Hah. I am a milk drinker...whole milk...none of that 2%,1%, .5%, slim milk crap though.
As a matter a fact...I just knocked out the last glass in a carton that said “drink by 9/20/20”. It was just starting to smell “flavorful”, so I figured I’d better finish it off. Went well with my lemon snap cookies.
I don’t know if it’s good for me, and I don’t even really like it, but if I don’t drink any, there’s maybe a 50% chance I’ll wake up the next day with a headache. Am I addicted?
I'd say yes. You are having physical withdrawal symptoms, which is the definition of addiction. Fortunately caffeine addiction is one of the easiest to kick. You'll feel miserable for a few days, but it is still way easier than giving up booze or cigarettes.
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