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International Coffee Day: Research-backed health benefits of coffee

Coffee is not just great to taste, it has immense health benefits. Make sure you drink about 2-3 cups of coffee every day to reap its benefits.

Written by Upneet Pansare | Published : October 1, 2018 12:04 PM IST

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Coffee Health Benefits

One of the most popular beverages across the world, coffee has many fans. There are several varieties of coffee beans depending on the region they are grown in. India has about 16 varieties of coffee grown in 13 different coffee-growing regions across the country. Each has its unique taste, aroma and texture. But apart from all this coffee is known for its incredible health benefits. Moderate coffee consumption is known to reduce risk of heart diseases, cancer and liver diseases.

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Diabetes Problem

डायबीटीज- बासी रोटी को दूध के साथ मिलाकर खाने से डायबीटीज की समस्या दूर हो जाती है। जिन लोगों के खून में शुगर का लेवल बढ़ा हुआ है उन्हें हर सुबह दूध में बासी रोटी मिलाकर जरूर खाना चाहिए। इससे इस बीमारी के इलाज में काफी मदद मिलती है। Also Read - Chronic Kidney Disease: How diabetes and high blood pressure slowly damage your kidneys

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Coffee Team Work

Taking breaks from time to time in between your work can work wonders. ©Shutterstock

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Long Life

It is true that repeated alcohol abuse can lead to illnesses such as brain and liver damage, which can impact your normal life span. But according to a study in the National Institute of Health (NIH), USA, moderate drinking is beneficial and could even increase your life span. According to the study, drinking small amounts of wine throughout the week helps reduce the risk of death by 25 per cent. Not only this, according to a study published in the journal PLOS Medicine in 2018, people who drink in moderation have a better chance of living longer than people who don’t drink at all. Also Read - Is it normal to hear cracking sound from your body during exercise?

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Stroke Coffee

Coffee can reduce the risk of strokes and irregular heart beat. A research says that caffeine acts as a stimulant to the central nervous system and works to block the effects of adenosine -- a chemical that causes atrial fibrillation (AFib), the most common heart rhythm disorder, which can lead to strokes.

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Coffee Student

A study led by the researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology found how the scent of coffee positively impacts cognitive performance.For the study, the researchers divided students into two groups: one group took the test in the presence of an ambient coffee-like scent, while a control group took the same test - but in an unscented room. They found that the group in the coffee-smelling room scored significantly higher on the test. Also Read - Men’s Health: How dehydration, poor sleep, stress and desk jobs are quietly damaging your health