Coffee is one of the most popular beverages nowadays. It is bitter and rich, with a variety of flavors, and is quite popular among people. What effect does drinking coffee have on the body? In addition, whether it is food or drink, it is only reliable in moderation. Excessive consumption will definitely add burden to the body. How can we drink it relatively healthily?

What useful substances can you ingest by drinking coffee regularly?

Coffee contains relatively more nutrients, including caffeine, polyphenol compounds, melanin, trigonelline and other substances.

Remove free radicals in the body and enhance the body's resistance:

Coffee contains some polyphenol compounds, the main component of which is chlorogenic acid, which is essentially a hydroxycinnamic acid. This substance has a certain antioxidant effect. If you drink coffee in moderation regularly, it can have a proper free radical scavenging effect and has a good effect on the body.

It also has a positive effect on intestinal microorganisms:

Moderate coffee intake can improve the intestinal microbial environment, thereby improving the types, distribution and corresponding content of host bacteria, such as the bifidobacteria you are familiar with, thereby improving the intestinal environment and playing a positive role; it also has a positive effect on improving the body's anti-inflammatory ability.

Here are some things you need to know about drinking coffee:

Drinking coffee the right way can make you healthier:

First of all, you can drink coffee, but you must choose reliable coffee. It is recommended that you choose the simplest brewed coffee and refuse to drink ground, roasted or the cheapest instant coffee.

When drinking coffee, please pay attention to the "limit":

Many people regard drinking coffee as a hobby, and some people even drink 10 cups a day. But in fact, drinking too much coffee will undoubtedly add a greater burden to the kidneys. The daily caffeine intake is not recommended to exceed 250 mg; it is recommended that the daily consumption of coffee should not exceed 5 cups.

Coffee is drinkable, but not too hot:

Frequent drinking (eating) of overly hot food will damage the esophageal mucosa and gastrointestinal mucosa, and will also increase the risk of esophageal cancer. It is recommended that coffee should not be drunk at a temperature exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. Drinks above 65 degrees Celsius can cause great damage to the esophagus.

Drinking coffee, it is not recommended to add sugar:

Coffee is very bitter, so many people choose to add sugar; however, excessive intake of sugar will increase the risk of diseases such as dental caries, obesity, and diabetes; so, if you think coffee is too bitter, you can choose to add some pure milk and refuse to add creamer or refined sugar.

Some people do not recommend drinking coffee:

Children and adolescents:

All parts of the body of this group of people are in the development stage, and they are also in a stage of high-intensity learning. Caffeine intake can easily affect their sleep and brain work; so it is best for them not to drink coffee, and if they do drink it, it must be limited.

Pregnant women:

It cannot be said that pregnant women cannot drink coffee. Such statements are rumors. Specifically, it is not recommended for pregnant women to consume large amounts of caffeine. During the pregnancy and delivery period, you should try not to eat foods containing caffeine. If you drink coffee, please do not exceed 2 cups a day.

People with gastric ulcer:

The main reason for gastric ulcer patients is that the excessive gastric acid causes great damage to the gastric mucosa, and the intake of caffeine will undoubtedly increase the irritation to the gastric mucosa; therefore, gastric ulcer patients should strictly avoid it.

Coffee is a pretty good drink, after all, its taste is loved by a large number of people; but no matter how good the food (drink) is, it needs to be consumed reliably; the right amount, reliable selection, and tailoring to individual needs are the best.

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