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Life, Lifestyle
April 2, 2020

Type 2 diabetes is a major health problem, currently affecting millions of people worldwide. It is characterised by elevated blood sugar levels caused by insulin resistance or a reduced ability to secrete insulin. For some reason, coffee drinkers have a significantly reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. Studies observe that people who drink the most coffee have a 23–50% lower risk of getting this disease. One study showed a reduction as high as 67%. According to a large review of 18 studies in...

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Life, Lifestyle
April 2, 2020

Many of the nutrients in coffee beans make their way into the finished brewed coffee. A single cup of coffee contains (21): Riboflavin (vitamin B2): 11% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI). Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5): 6% of the RDI. Manganese and potassium: 3% of the RDI. Magnesium and niacin (vitamin B3): 2% of the RDI. Though this may not seem like a big deal, most people enjoy several cups per day — allowing these amounts to quickly add up. SUMMARY Coffee contains several important nutrients, including riboflavin,...

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Life, Lifestyle
April 2, 2020

Caffeine stimulates your nervous system, signalling fat cells to break down body fat, but it also increases epinephrine (adrenaline) levels in your blood, this is the fight-or-flight hormone, which prepares your body for intense physical exertion. Caffeine breaks down body fat, making free fatty acids available as fuel, given these effects, it’s unsurprising that caffeine can improve physical performance by 11–12%, on average. Therefore, it makes sense to have a strong cup of coffee about half an hour before you head to the...

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Life, Lifestyle
April 2, 2020

Several studies show that caffeine can boost your metabolic rate by 3–11% Other studies indicate that caffeine can specifically increase fat burning by as much as 10% in obese individuals and 29% in lean people. However, it’s possible that these effects diminish in long-term coffee drinkers.ow that caffeine can increase fat burning and boost your metabolic rate. SUMMARY Several studies show that Caffeine is found in almost every commercial fat-burning supplement — and for good reason. It’s one of the few natural substances proven...

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Life, Lifestyle
April 2, 2020

Coffee can help people feel less tired and increase energy levels, this is because it contains a stimulant called caffeine — the most commonly consumed psychoactive substance in the world.  After you drink coffee, the caffeine is absorbed into your bloodstream. From there, it travels to your brain.  In the brain, caffeine blocks the inhibitory neurotransmitter adenosine. When this happens, the amount of other neurotransmitters like norepinephrine and dopamine increases, leading to enhanced firing of neurons. Many controlled studies in humans show that coffee...

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Enjoyment, Life, Lifestyle
April 2, 2020

Arabica (Coffea arabica) Most people have heard of Arabica, as it accounts for over 60% of the world’s coffee production.  To grow well, these trees need to be grown at high altitudes, have plenty of shade and where there is steady rainfall. Whilst Arabica trees are generally easy to care for as they are quite small and easy to prune, they are unfortunately prone to disease, so farmers have to take great care. That said, due to the popularity or Arabica, some farmers practice 'monoculture',...