Coffee – Friend or Foe !

Many of us rely on a cup of coffee to kick start our day,but controversy surrounds the effect coffee has on our health.Coffee is a drink made from roasted coffee beans, it contains caffeine. Caffeine works by stimulating the central nervous system , heart and muscles.

Is coffee  good or bad for your health ?

People drink coffee to relieve mental and physical fatigue and to increase mental alertness. Coffee is safe for most adults when used appropriately. 

How much coffee causes Caffenism ?

Drinking more than six cups of coffee a day might cause caffenism. Caffeine is safe when used daily in amount of less than 200mg. This is about in one or two cups of coffee.Caffeine has side effects if taken in excess , it can cause weak bones (osteoporosis),as it can increase the amount of calcium that is flushed out in the urine. Limit it to not more than two or three cups a day. Consuming too much of caffeine might increase blood pressure in people with the history of high blood pressure.In case of heart disease also it can cause irregular heart beat and increase the levels of anxiety also.Drinking coffee in limited amount has some health benefits too. It is used in the treatment of headache, low blood pressure , obesity, body building , parkinson’s disease , to improve mental alertness also.

All About Coffee !!! 

If you are a coffee lover ,you must have tried most of the coffee types. A simple coffee can be made with different methods and they all taste amazing. The most common coffee are cappuccino and espresso , but there are other varieties also which you must try !!Here, is a guide to many types of coffee….Americano, Cafe mocha, Irish coffee, Iced coffee, Cafe latte , Macchiato…..many more!!!

Moderation is the key to good health !!!