An early morning cup of black coffee, or "JOE" as it is known all over the world, can jump start the day. If one is careful and cautious in the quantities of black coffee being taken during the day, the 'Joe' can be really useful. Some facts - it is certainly low in fat content, and calories. Black coffee is known to supply antioxidants that can protect one's health. It is certainly safe to pick up a cup of black coffee in the morning and sometime in the evening. Do not overdose yourself.
A good hot cup of coffee can completely change your day. It can pump in energy that you felt had dissipated completely from within you. Today, there are many studies that reflect the beneficial effects of coffee on our health. Coffee helps make you alert and smart. How? The main ingredient in coffee is, as well known, caffeine, which can provide the stimulant impact. This is also the most preferred psycho-active item, all over the world. Caffeine is known to better one's mood, sharpen our reaction time, better our memory, sharpen vigilance and overall help improve our general cognitive function.
How does caffeine help provide energy and stimulant impact? Caffeine blocks the strength or effect of an inhibitory neurotransmitter known as Adenosine. This inhibitory neurotransmitter blocks the immediate response abilities of our mind. By blocking Adenosine, a cup of 'JOE' increases neuronal firing within our brain. And, immediately, caffeine helps in the release of actual neurotransmitters like dopamine and norepinephrine.
Coffee is known to be a combatant against Type II Diabetes. The characteristic high blood glucose levels come about due to resistance to insulin, or due to the body's inability to produce insulin. Various studies have seen coffee to be in relation to lower risks of diabetes. The other critical health benefits is the ability of coffee to battle or reduce the risk of Alzheimers' and Parkinsons' diseases. This is similar to protection of the brain in our elder years by drinking coffee. As is well known, Alzheimers' and Parkinsons' are the most frequent neuro-degenerative brain disorder and lead to dementia. Parkinsons' is known to destroy dopamine-generating neurons in the brain.
Surprisingly, or most welcome, coffee can actually help burn fat and improve one's physical status. Caffeine has a direct impact on the central nervous system. Upon taking in a cup of coffee, caffeine increases the body's metabolism and also increases the oxidation of fatty acids. It can also mobilize fatty acids from the fat tissues.
There is yet another relationship between coffee and our health and that is to do with the status of our liver. The liver is always under attack from our addictions, and one of the usual attacks come from fructose. Along with alcohol abuse, the attack on the liver leads to cirrhosis. Coffee is known to reduce the risk of cirrhosis. The problem is that most advisors, health experts and medicos suggest that coffee is bad. This is like applying hearsay to actual facts. Coffee, through caffeine, if it can act against Alzheimers', Parkinsons and Liver Cirrhosis, would actually help one live longer. What does a cup of black coffee contain? - RDA for Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Niacin (B3), Thiamine (B1) and Potassium and Manganese. The more coffee that you drink, the more of these vitamins that are absorbed. Along with the vitamins, coffee also provides a good source of antioxidants. Of course, drinking too much of coffee is harmful. Do not believe the message in this blog post. Check up on medical papers and good references. The best way to take coffee is not to add sugar or milk. Do not drink after the evening.
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