Solo, milk, headdress, American, French, cappuccino ... But do you really know everything about this drink?
coffee plants are called coffee (tropical shrub that grows in damp areas to 600-1200 meters) and are native to Ethiopia .
Within this result there are many species of which only grow Arabica and Robusta. Of these two, Arabica is the least caffeine content is (Colombia coffees are 100% Arabica).
On the discovery of the world's most popular drink several legends circulating. The most accepted refers to Kaldi, a shepherd from Ethiopia (formerly Abyssinia), who observed a strange behavior in his goats, after eating some strange leaves, felt very excited and full of energy. Then the pastor took those off the abbot of a monastery for consideration. When he observed toasted those fruits that produced an exquisite aroma, realized that this revolutionary beverage tastes of hundreds of people.
However, as a stimulating drink, coffee did not become popular until the S XIII, probably because of the Islamic prohibition of alcohol.
can find more information about the origin of coffee http://www.cafeytren.com
And why I happened to talk about coffee? Well, apart from being one of my vices, the other day I saw a news item newspaper 20 minutes trying on some results of a study by the University of Durham (England). Which reflected that people taking high daily doses of caffeine (coffee, tea or energy drinks or drinks) are more likely to have hallucinations, hearing voices and seeing things that do not exist.
What happens is that caffeine is a substance that gets more exaggerated to the psychological effects of stress: nervous system are most disturbed and causes a feeling on the subject of heightened alert. When stressed, your body activates Cortisol (stress hormone it is made before emergency to help cope with the problems) and when we Caffeine also releases the hormone.
However, be not afraid, the problem of hallucinations only happens to those who take more than seven cups of coffee a day (for this reason, it is advisable to take energy drinks because their content caffeine round this amount).
From this study have been several research results related to coffee and health. One of them said that caffeine reduces the risk of ovarian cancer, while another concludes that too much intake of this substance doubles the risk of spontaneous abortion.
But is it true that everything he says or there are many myths?
1. First, there has been speculation that coffee can cause hepatitis (an inflammatory disease of the liver). However, several authors have related it in reverse, saying that coffee may contain a protective component of the liver for hepatitis, especially that produced by alcohol.
2. In recent decades, it was thought that caffeine counteracted the effects of insulin. However, in 2002, Van Dam et al, found an inverse effect on type 2 diabetes, the conclusion that helps metabolize caffeine (spending) glucose in our bodies.
3. With regard to Parkinson, it was shown that the incidence of the disease decreases, while increasing amounts of caffeine consumed.
4. It is said that coffee drinkers are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease. Only dangerous if taken very high doses (more than 9 cups a day), but if you take the best (2 / 3) has a protective effect.
6. Nor is it beneficial for pregnant women, because the metabolism of caffeine is influenced by hormonal status of women (the changes Hormonal suffering are many and have different effects on the body) and in pregnant women the process is much slower.
QUALITIES AND CURIOSITIES
and beneficial recommended dose is 300 mg of caffeine per day (2 / 3 cups of coffee, tea or other beverages).
is advisable not to take from four hours before bedtime.
The coffee is not fattening! No sugar or milk ratio Kcal between 2 and 5.
Contrary to popular belief, coffee is not addictive, just create a habit. Although it is true that their consumption is linked with the consumption of harmful activities like smoking and late nights.
The coffee has all the properties of coffee, clears the mind and, separately, provides calcium.
Decaffeinated coffee does have some caffeine, but very few (about ten cups of decaf would be equivalent to a normal).
A false myth is that coffee active sexual desire of women. As mentioned above, coffee is related to hormonal status of women, but this would occur only at special occasions and in females that are not very accustomed to it.
diuretics. Is an important source of fluid in any diet, does not lead to dehydration (hence not good for hangovers).
stimulates gastric acid secretion.
addition, the remains of coffee are very good fertilizer for gardens because of its high nitrogen content. In fact, in coffee shops tend to give away or sell (for a nominal fee) these remains.
And with that and a good cup of coffee ... Until next time!
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