The myth that coffee is bad for you…

..Oh no it isn’t!

Because it contains caffeine, a stimulant, coffee has been accused of being bad for health.

But actually, there is plenty of scientific evidence that the opposite is true.

In the past coffee has been blamed for causing agitation and anxiety in some people. Women have been advised to limit their coffee intake when they are pregnant. Similarly, doctors have advised people with type 2 diabetes to avoid the drink although there has recently been some debate about this.

A range of scientific studies, however, has identified many benefits from drinking coffee, which include lowering the risk of heart disease, improving memory, cognitive function and memory, boosting the metabolic function and helping with blood sugar balance.

In short, more and more studies are showing a link between coffee drinking and increased energy levels, promoting weight management, enhancing athletic performance, and protecting against chronic disease.

According to the Harvard School of Public Health, “In 1991 coffee was included in a list of possible carcinogens by the World Health Organization.”

However, it says, this claim has been refuted by 2016, when “research found that the beverage was not associated with an increased risk of cancer; on the contrary, there was a decreased risk of certain cancers among those who drink coffee regularly”.

It says there is now a large body of evidence showing that coffee drinking does not increase the risk of heart disease or cancers “In fact, consumption of 3 to 5 standard cups of coffee daily has been consistently associated with a reduced risk of several chronic diseases.”

Specific information on coffee and several diseases is listed in detail if you want to know more. Just click on the link above.