A Medical Opinion: Coffee & Health

Coffee, like all things, can be beneficial in moderation.

Years have gone by since some old habits died out. The smoking indoors, the drinking and many other habits have changed in the past 50 years. People are more and more conscious of their health and are used to taking the healthier routes to everything. All, but coffee. With many claiming coffee is a dangerous chemical we consume without the notion of its dangers, many people have sought assistance from professionals. And health experts have a lot to say about this caffeinated beverage.

So we decided to take matters into our own hands when it comes to sharing this news. Let’s break some health myths surrounding coffee, shall we? We got the assistance of a medical professional, and we’ll break it down for you!

Coffee is bad for blood pressure

This is FALSE! Coffee is excellent when consumed in moderation. Chemicals in coffee distend blood vessels, making your blood pressure levels drop slightly. This is great for hypertensive people but bad for hypotensive people. Drink it in moderation.

Coffee can make you lose weight

This is TRUE! But in moderation. Coffee is a metabolic accelerant, which means that you can increase the speed at which you burn calories. But beware, more than your typical take on coffee is dangerous; it can lower your metabolic rate.

Coffee can make you smaller

This is FALSE! There's a dubious belief that if you drink coffee while growing up, you'll stay short. That's a strange myth, and while coffee is not recommended to small child and adolescents, it's more for the over stimuli than for any relation with shortness.

Coffee helps you lower your cholesterol

This is TRUE! Coffee contains cafestol, and this compound is a powerful ally of good cholesterol. This compound, however, it’s one of the least visually appealing in the cups: it gives it that oily sheen on top of your cup. So, if your cup contains it, you’re having cafestol and all its benefits.

Coffee is bad for migraines

This is FALSE! Au contraire, my friend. Coffee or more likely caffeine is found in the best medications for headaches. Remember we mentioned distended blood vessels? Well, migraine is caused by compressed brain blood vessels, and when caffeine kicks in, it helps the calming medication reach the right places. Caffeine is as good as sugar to relieve migraines. So, drink a small bit of sweetened coffee with your migraine medication to kick it off the right way.

Want to know more about coffee? Make sure to check the rest of the articles on this blog. Here at That Coffee Roasters, we're sure to give you all the right information with a dash of specialty coffee. Want to know what we can offer you? Make sure to contact us to get the best brews in the market!

Caffeine is great, but remember: don't overdo it.

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Learn How to Make Your Coffee Healthier with these Tips

Take good care of your body.

For years, scientists and physicians have wondered just how healthy coffee really is for our body. When it was first discovered, caffeine was used for its healing properties. Ever since then, many studies have been conducted to test coffee's benefits to our health. However, you must remember that, as with everything else in life, if you have too much of it, you’ll feel more negative consequences than positive ones.

Caffeine alone won’t do you harm. The problem comes when we add too many extra ingredients to our cups. Over the years, people have been experimenting with new and different ways to have their daily cups of coffee, and a lot of sugar has usually been involved in the process, hence all the crazy and extravagant Starbucks recipes. If you want to enjoy all the best coffee can offer in all its presentations, but still want to take good care of your body, follow these simple tips to make your coffee time both delicious and healthy!

Pure and black is always a better choice

When in doubt, a simple black coffee is always the healthiest alternative. You take away all sweeteners and creamers and enjoy all the true benefits of coffee beans. Make sure you’re buying organic and high-quality coffee as well. This will prevent you from ingesting products that have been heavily subjected to pesticides and artificial fertilizers.

Forget about sugar and artificial sweeteners

If you love the sweet flavor of your coffee too much to let it go, you better pick stevia or other natural sweeteners. Most coffee products out there come with a lot of artificial sweeteners, so be sure to avoid those like the plague. It might be hard to get used to it at first, but your body will definitely thank you in the long run.

Don’t worry! You can still have fun with your coffee. Add natural ingredients such as cinnamon and organic cocoa to give it an extra delicious flavor! Cinnamon is known for lowering glucose, cholesterol, and triglycerides levels; and cocoa is a famous source of antioxidants!

Low fat and artificial creamers are also a big no if you want to make your coffee extra healthy. Most of the time, they come with harmful ingredients such as corn syrup solids or hydrogenated oils. You can use just a little of full-fat cream, as it's actually known to be associated with a reduced risk of obesity.

No caffeine after 3:00 p.m.

We know, we know. It’s not that we want to take the bless of coffee afternoons away from you, it’s just that they can be harmful to your sleeping patterns. You see, the effects of caffeine in our bodies can last up to six hours after we ingest it. That means that you can have trouble falling asleep if you drank coffee after 3:00 p.m. Just leave it for the mornings, it’ll help you stay active and productive over the course of the day!

Are you willing to take this advice to heart and make your coffee time as healthy as it can be? The good thing is that if you get rid of all those extra ingredients and flavors, you’ll be able to taste all different qualities and nuances that come with a good-quality cup of coffee. Don’t believe us? Try any of That Coffee Roasters’ products without any additives and be ready to get lost in the sensations…

How do you have your coffee every day?

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That Coffee Roasters

Phone Number: (305) 821-8811

2697 W. 76 Street, Hialeah, Florida 33016

Facebook: That Coffee Roasters

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