20/10/2021
Major Benefits of Arabica Coffee
A cup of coffee in the morning may pack more than just an energy boost.
More and more research is emerging to suggest that there may be several health benefits associated with drinking this dark black beverage, from helping prevent diabetes to lowering the risk of liver disease.
The consumption of coffee goes back centuries.
In 17th century England the popularity of the drink gave rise to a number of coffee houses which were dubbed 'penny universities', because with one penny a person could buy a cup of coffee and have intellectually stimulating conversations with other people.1
Nowadays, with over 400 billion cups consumed every year, coffee is one of the world's most popular drinks. But what makes it special?
1. No calories.
Load up on Arabic coffee as much as you like, because Arabic coffee is almost free of any calories.
2. Loaded with anti-oxidants.
One of the major benefits of Arabica coffee, is that it contains antioxidants like Vitamin E which helps reduce the risk of infections and diseases.
3. It’s a great way to stay hydrated.
Another important benefit of Arabic coffee which is super important is that it helps keep you hydrated. Arabic coffee is 95% water.
4. Contains less caffeine than coffee beans.
Don’t worry about indulging in a cup of coffee late at night, as the percentage of caffeine in Arabic coffee is much less than normal coffee. In fact, due to the little amount of caffeine, this means it's much healthier than regular black coffee.
5. Reduces risk of diabetes.
Increased coffee consumption may reduce risk of type 2 diabetes - the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) researchers gathered data from three studies. In these studies, the diets of the participants were evaluated using questionnaires every 4 years, with participants who reported having type 2 diabetes filling out additional questionnaires. In total, 7,269 study participants had type of diabetes
6. Coffee and Parkinson's
7. Coffee and liver cancer
Italian researchers found that coffee consumption lowers the risk of liver cancer by about 40%. In addition, some of the results suggest that if you drink three cups a day, the risks are reduced by more than 50%.7
8. Coffee and liver disease
Regular consumption of coffee is linked to a reduced risk of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a rare autoimmune disease of the bile ducts in the liver.8
9. Coffee and heart health
People who drank four European cups on a daily basis had an 11% lower risk of heart failure, compared to those who did not.
Love yourself enough to live a healthy lifestyle!
