There are many people who won't agree.
There will be arguments and evidence against it.
But, we’ll just have to ignore all that negativity and continue to accept that coffee is good for you.
Studies show that people who drink coffee regularly may have an 11% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes than non-drinkers, thanks to ingredients in coffee that can affect levels of hormones involved in metabolism.
In a large study involving tens of thousands of people, researchers found that people who drank several cups a day—anywhere from two to four cups—actually had a lower risk of stroke.
Heart experts say the benefits may come from coffee’s effect on the blood vessels; by keeping vessels flexible and healthy, it may reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, which can cause heart attacks.
It’s also high in antioxidants, which are known to fight the oxidative damage that can cause cancer. That may explain why some studies have found a lower risk of liver cancer among coffee drinkers.
Coffee may even help you live longer.
A recent study involving more than 208,000 men and women found that people who drank coffee regularly were less likely to die prematurely than those who didn’t drink coffee. Researchers believe that some of the chemicals in coffee may help reduce inflammation, which has been found to play a role in a number of aging-related health problems, including dementia and Alzheimer’s. Some evidence also suggests that coffee may slow down some of the metabolic processes that drive aging.
Coffee, through its caffeine content, acts in the same way as over-the-counter asthma medicine. It helps to open the air ways of an asthmatic patient. Taking one or two cups of coffee should help to relieve symptoms of asthma such as wheezing and breathlessness.
Then there’s the taste of freshly brewed coffee. It’s beautiful, reassuring and something we delight in each day.
