Coffee Pros and Cons? Help Please!?I am a 19 year old female who enjoys at maximum 2 cups of coffee per day (8 oz.) I have done some research around the web on coffee but don't seem to have an exact answer.
I drink coffee for its delicious taste. However, one thing I dislike about coffee is the increased risk of heart disease due to caffeine raising blood pressure. I'm not sure if this is even a risk for me since I only drink upwards of two cups of coffee per day -- but I considered switching to de-caffeinated coffee anyhow to be on the safe side.
I am going into the military and I suffer withdrawal symptoms when I do not drink coffee. I do not want to quit drinking coffee -- I just want to be more assure and not feel so guilty for my body when I do have a cup or two.
Anyhow, I did some research on de-caf and I was surprised to see that it tends to have higher level of cholesterol due to the different type of bean they brew with (compared to the standard Arabica bean) Also, in order to make coffee beans de-caf, the beans can be soaked in chemicals to remove at least 97% of the caffeine in the bean. You can also suffer from sacrificing taste going with de-caf.
Is there any way to win?! Is there such a thing as de-caf without being soaked in chemicals that raises your cholesterol and decreases the boldness of flavor?
Is there a good tasting coffee out there that is low in caffeine without being "de-caf"? I drink medium to medium-dark roast. Does this effect the amount of caffeine in my cup of coffee? Should I switch to a lighter roast. If I do, will there be a significant decrease in the amount of caffeine I consume per day?
Answer by Chef 24
Although coffee gets a bad rap, it's actually a medicinal food. In fact, this stimulating bean isn't nearly so bad as we've all been taught. Although I'm skeptical about grande latte supplementation in the long run (it's a drug, after all), I found myself surprised by much of the science on coffee. Poor Ponce de Leon; all this time he should have been searching for the espresso machine.
Step aside, acai. Here are 20 surprising health benefits of coffee.
Apparently, coffee and alcohol really do go together. Believe it or not, alcohol drinkers who also drink coffee regularly have a lower chance of developing cirrhosis of the liver. That's not to say it's a healthy lifestyle – obviously, lowering your alcohol consumption is better. But…science says…
Caffeine reduces risk of skin cancer. Sorry, venti quaffers, this prevention method is topical. Lotions containing caffeine (both from coffee and green tea) have been shown to prevent the occurrence of cancerous tumors on the skin – in murine trials, anyway.
Have a smile with your morning brew! If you're a caffephile, you don't need this Johns Hopkins study to tell you that a cup or two a day increases your sense of well-being and happiness. You can thank dopamine for that, which also contributes to coffee's addictive nature. But be aware, the study also noted that more than 2 cups daily increases the risk of anxiety and panic attacks. Some people respond more readily than others – if you find yourself feeling jittery or nervous, ease up on the joe.
Caffeine may reduce chance of Parkinson's Disease. A 30-year study has shown that non-coffee drinkers have a higher chance of developing Parkinson's Disease than their coffee-drinking counterparts.
Coffee may reduce chance of death from heart disease. Studies show that drinking 4-5 cups of coffee a day can make you less likely to die from heart disease. The researchers think it may have something to do with coffee's anti-inflammatory effects.
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