Coffee: addiction, health and 10 not very well-known benefits
It is the second most consumed beverage in the world, after water. Although it is surrounded by myths and has "bad press", several experts highlight its attributes.
BENEFITS
1) Help prevent traffic accidents Drowsiness is behind 15 to 30% of traffic accidents and its effects are as dangerous as those of alcohol. Several studies indicate that the consumption of coffee in drivers reduces the feeling of fatigue and decreases the reaction time. In addition, it improves visual attention, concentration on the route and ability to make decisions.
2) Combat cellulite It is being used in anti-cellulite creams. Caffeine reactivates circulation, helps to eradicate the serous fluid that is installed in the cavities and muscle tissues and increases the levels of molecules that burn fat.
3) It is protective Coffee is considered a functional food because of its prebiotic effect. This means that it feeds the bacterial flora that protects us from the appearance of diseases.
4) Wake you up! Coffee in the morning serves to reduce drowsiness and increase alertness. The natural content of caffeine - which is a central nervous system stimulant - produces beneficial effects on attention span and memory.
5) It is rich in antioxidants Coffee is in 6th place among the 50 foods and drinks that are a source of antioxidants. But what are they? They are compounds that protect the body from oxidative damage caused by molecules called free radicals, which produce degeneration in cells. This is important to avoid the development of degenerative diseases.
6) It is a skin scrub There are coffee-based soaps. Its texture makes it effective to soften the rough areas of the skin and, by its detoxifying power, helps to tone it and give it more firmness.
7) It is digestive Coffee stimulates gastric secretion, activates the production of bile and the contraction of the gallbladder. Therefore, taken after meals, facilitates digestion.
8) Conceals dark circles Coffee is a component of creams to fight dark circles. Caffeine, as an activator of blood circulation, decongests the areas around the eyes swollen by poor diet or fatigue.
9) Maintains cognitive function in the elderly Numerous scientific evidences show that cognitive deterioration is reduced by half in people who had the habit of regularly drinking three cups of coffee a day.
10) Improves sports performance This drink increases the ability to perform a muscular work, especially for long-term performance, and favors a greater contraction of the skeletal muscles. In addition, it increases the predisposition or desire at the time of initiating physical activity. 