For several centuries, coffee has been one of the most popular drinks in the world alongside tea. However, no one knows exactly how or when the coffee was discovered.
Despite many legends about its origin, we know above all that coffee grown all over the world can trace its heritage for centuries to the ancient coffee forests on the Ethiopian plateau. Then the cultivation and trade of coffee began in the Arabian Peninsula around the 15th century.
Thus, it is interesting to learn more about this drink which is full of virtues. A stimulating drink, coffee is obtained from the roasted seeds of various varieties of coffee trees (coffee shrub).
On the other hand, although coffee growing is highly developed, the plantations have been experiencing various problems for several years (climate, economy, overproduction, etc.).
Indeed, according to a report [1] published in 2016 by Corey Watts, because of global warming, “ world coffee production will drop by 50% by 2050 and wild coffee trees, a genetic resource for agriculture, are threatened with extinction in 2080 ”.
In order to get the most out of a daily cup of coffee, here are some avenues for reflection and scientific sources on the health benefits and harms of coffee.
Benefits of coffee: what are the health benefits of black coffee?
Thanks to its high levels of antioxidants and beneficial nutrients, coffee appears to be quite healthy, especially when drunk without sugar and other sweeteners.
Many studies report coffee and praise it regularly in the media – whether for its preventive effects against certain diseases (cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, etc.) or its ability to boost our health. energy.
Without reviewing all the benefits of a cup of coffee, we note that regular consumption of coffee can, for example, increase the level of energy and alertness by stimulating cognitive functions. The main consequence of this is to help people feel less tired [2].
Effectively, caffeine blocks an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain, causing a stimulating effect. It improves energy levels, mood, and various aspects of brain function.
Additionally, this substance stimulates the nervous system, signaling fat cells to break down body fat. Caffeine can increase adrenaline levels and release fatty acids from fatty tissue. It also leads to significant improvements in physical performance. It is therefore not uncommon to find caffeine among the key ingredients in an energy drink or a food supplement. On the other hand, many nutrients contained in coffee beans are found in brewed coffee (classic black coffee).
It is found that a cup of coffee contains significant amounts of riboflavin (vitamin B2), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), manganese, potassium, magnesium, and niacin (vitamin B3 or PP).
In a balanced diet, coffee helps to contribute to the necessary daily intake.
Finally, coffee can also reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Several observational studies [3] show that coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of type 2 diabetes.