#Coffee - A Brewed Beverage
- Sushma C
- Jun 25, 2020
- 4 min read
"Coffee" is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, and one of the worlds most popular drink.
We often visit coffeehouses or cafés serving prepared coffee or other hot beverages.
However, are you aware of the fact that coffee existed for over five hundred years and Brazil is the largest coffee exporting nation?
It is now time to checkout what is Coffee is made of?
Coffee beans must be ground and brewed to create a beverage.
Well, coffee berries are picked, processed, dried, and roasted to varying degrees, depending on the flavour that we want. These roasted beans are ground and then brewed with near-boiling water to produce the beverage known as coffee.
The coffee plants are cultivated over 70 countries.The two most commonly grown are C. arabica and C. robusta.
A "Brewed" coffee from typical grounds prepared with tap water contains 40 mg caffeine per 100 gram and no essential nutrients in significant content.
A Cold brew coffee is made by steeping coarsely ground beans in cold water for several hours, then filtering them.This results in a brew lower in acidity than most hot-brewing methods.
Depending on the color of the roasted beans as seen by the human eye, they will be categorized as light, medium light, medium, medium dark, dark, or very dark.
Coffee, being a favorite beverage for most of us, time to know some positive facts about it:
Caffeine acts as a central nervous system stimulant. When it reaches your brain, the most noticeable effect is alertness.You'll feel more awake and less tired, so it's a common ingredient in medications to treat or manage drowsiness, headaches, and migraines.However, too much intake of caffeine can cause headaches too.
So lets enjoy our favorite beverage but not over enjoy the same.
Studies show that coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of several serious diseases.
Here I am sharing few health benefits of coffee....
This beverage can improve your energy levels and make you more smarter.
This can help you burn fat. It is one of the few natural substances proven to aid fat burning.Several studies show that caffeine can increase fat burning and boost your metabolic rate.Caffeine breaks down body fat, making free fatty acids available as fuel.Caffeine can increase adrenaline levels and release fatty acids from your fat tissues. It also leads to significant improvements in physical performance.
A single cup of coffee contains:
Riboflavin (vitamin B2): 11% of(RDI).
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5): 6% of the RDI.
Manganese and potassium: 3% of the RDI.
Magnesium and niacin (vitamin B3): 2% of the RDI.
Now you might be wondering what an RDI is...??
RDI is said to be a Reference Daily Intake which is the daily intake level of a nutrient that is considered to be sufficient to meet the requirements of 97–98% of healthy individuals.
May lower the risk of type 2 diabetes.Type 2 diabetes is a major health problem, currently affecting millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by elevated blood sugar levels caused by insulin resistance or a reduced ability to secrete insulin.Several observational studies show that coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
May Lower the risk of certain type of cancer.Cancer is one of the world's leading causes of death. It is characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in your body.Coffee appears to be protective against two types of cancer: liver and colorectal cancer.Liver and colorectal cancer are the third and fourth leading causes of cancer death worldwide. Coffee drinkers have a lower risk of both.
This beverage can fight depression and make you happier. Depression is a serious mental disorder that causes a significantly reduced quality of life.Coffee appears to lower your risk of developing depression and may dramatically reduce suicide risk.
The Biggest Source of Antioxidants in the Western Diet.Coffee is rich in powerful antioxidants, and many people get more antioxidants from coffee than from fruits and veggies combined.
Now, its time to look into the side effects of consuming too much of caffeine...!!!
Does excessive coffee intake worsen your health?
Well, as per the research results of UK NHS(National Health system) avoiding coffee may reduce anxiety.Coming to the major active ingredient in coffee which is Caffeine, too much of this beverage, typically greater than 300 mg,can both cause and worsen anxiety.For some people, discontinuing this beverage which contains caffeine can significantly reduce anxiety.
Extremely high daily intakes of 1,000 mg or more per day have been reported to cause nervousness, jitteriness and similar symptoms in most people.
Caffeine’s ability to help people stay awake is one of its most prized qualities.Research has shown that while caffeine remains in your system for an average of five hours, the time period may range from one and a half hours to nine hours, depending on the individual.Caffeine can help you stay awake during the day, but it may negatively impact your sleep quality and quantity. Cut off your caffeine consumption by the early afternoon to avoid sleeping problems.
Many people find that a morning cup of coffee helps get their bowels moving.Given this effect, it’s not surprising that large doses of caffeine may lead to loose stools or even diarrhea in some people.
People may develop rhabdomyolysis, or the breakdown of damaged muscle, after they ingest large amounts of caffeine. Limit your intake to 250 mg per day if you’re uncertain of your tolerance.
Caffeine seems to raise blood pressure when consumed at high doses or prior to exercise, as well as in people who rarely consume it. But this effect may only be temporary, so it’s best to monitor your response.
Large doses of caffeine may increase heart rate or rhythm in some people. These effects appear to vary greatly from person to person. If you feel them, consider reducing your intake.
I know its too much of intake on the advantages and disadvantages.However, I would say....
Worry is a misuse of your imagination...Enjoy the beverage,but to a certain limit..!!!
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