People drink it everyday, but most people don't even know what's in it? Is it Black? Check No calories? Check No fat? Check....But what is really in it, and what is the coffee makeup?
Well, lets take a look of what makes our favorite beverage tick........
Coffee contains hundreds of components including substantial amounts of chlorogenic acid, caffeine, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B3, trigonelline and lignans. Researcher Dr. Rob van Dam of the Harvard School of Public Health, says that coffee, if taken in moderate amounts, can actually prevent colon, liver and rectal cancer. Other experts also believe that coffee reduces the amount of cholesterol, bile acid and natural sterol secretion in the colon which accelerates the passage of stools through the colon and cuts down the exposure of the lining of the intestine to potential carcinogens in food. Recent research in Norway has found that people who drank four to six cups of coffee a day had a 28 percent reduced risk compared with people who drank two or fewer. They also found that women who drank one to three cups a day reduced their risk of cardiovascular disease by 24 percent compared with those drinking no coffee at all. It is also suggested that coffee contains more antioxidants than a serving of grape juice, blueberries, raspberries and oranges.
Some good news for coffee lovers: a cup of joe may get you going in more ways than one. A new study shows that brewed coffee contains soluble fiber, the roughage found in oatmeal and apples that aids digestion, helps the body absorb vital nutrients and keeps a lid on cholesterol.
Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, and experts say the volume of scientific evidence suggests that moderate coffee consumption may halve the risk of certain disease conditions, such as Parkinson's disease, reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, kidney stones, gallstones, depression and even suicide.
Well, we talked about all of the benefits and what coffee can do for you, so now let's take a look and see what is the engine of this beverage and the many minerals and elements that create the cuppa.
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