Did you know that coffee is the second most popular drink after water and that more than two billion cups are drunk in the world daily? Some people drink coffee because they like the taste, others because it gives them energy. In any case, coffee has a number of positive effects on our physical and mental well-being.
The antioxidants contained in coffee benefit our health. It also stimulates heart activity and increases blood pressure. A study from Harvard University showed that a daily cup of coffee can lower the risk of diabetes, Parkinson’s disease and colon cancer.
Coffee is also a rich source of caffeine which increases brain function. This is why people like to drink in the early morning in order to ‘get started’ and think more clearly. Caffeine can also speed up the metabolism, delay the feeling of hunger and is generally regarded as helpful in efforts to lose weight.
Another benefit is that it can induce a feeling of happiness. Caffeine helps release serotonin, which is the hormone of happiness and good mood. Drinking coffee therefore has a direct influence on our mental well-being. Although billions of cups of coffee are drunk every day, we should be careful not to exaggerate its positive effects. Coffee increases blood pressure and dehydrates the body. It is therefore a good idea when drinking it to also have a glass of water.
