- Coffee is a stimulant that contains caffeine, which can help you stay awake.
- Coffee contains caffeine, about 95 milligrams (mg) of caffeine in one regular cup of coffee.
- Coffee can boost energy expenditure and speed up your metabolism.
- Coffee has hundreds of compounds and is a good source of antioxidants.
- About 4 cups of filtered black coffee a day reduces the risk of diabetes by 30 percent.
- Limit black coffee intake to 1 or 2 cups of black coffee a day. If you drink more than that, the caffeine can dehydrate you, or raise your blood pressure.
- Unfiltered coffee may hike cholesterol, use paper-filtered and instant coffees instead.
- Pregnant women should limit their intake of coffee. Coffee can boost the risk of miscarriage.
What have you heard about coffee? Do you drink it? I have coffee every now and then, but mostly I drink green tea.
Remember...
Moderation is the key when it comes to drinking coffee.
Always check with your doctor about coffee intake for you as an individual.
By the way... Did you know that coffee will not "sober-up" an intoxicated person.