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Fitness Related Article -
Coffee Article on
coffee and its impact on health.
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Every day
people around the world drink millions of cups of
coffee. It has become a staple of life. We see a
StarBucks on every corner. Is coffee really this good or
is it so addictive? I think it is both really. I think
good coffee almost has a sexy taste to it. It tastes
rich and full bodied. Not many things can compare to it.
Maybe chocolate, but that is another article all
together. You love to drink coffee. You love a good cup
of steaming hot Joe on a cold morning. Watching the
steam come off the coffee as it snows outside is a very
relaxing thought.Is coffee good or bad for you? Well, I
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Usually what you will find is these
scientists are paid by a company that wants to prove a point.
Simply put, they pay the scientists off.
As in all things, you must drink coffee in
moderation. A cup or two each day isn't going to be bad for
you. If on the other hand you are drinking a pot every hour,
you know that it will have an effect on you. I have known
people who drink coffee like this. They drink it from the time
they wake up to the time they go to bed. This is common in
alcoholics. Let's talk about some of the bad things about
coffee.
Coffee stains your
teeth.
We all know what the color of coffee stained
teeth are. It is up there with cigarette smoke stained teeth.
You can buy things to whiten your teeth. I would suggest
though that instead of trying to whiten your teeth, you cut
back a little on the brew.
Bad breath.
Have you ever had a whiff of the breath of
someone who is a heavy coffee drinker? It smells horrible. I
would rather smell shit with flies buzzing around it.
It raises stress
levels.
Too much coffee can raise anxiety levels.
When this happens, you can become stressed out. This shouldn't
be news to you. Have you ever seen how much a person shakes
after they drink too much coffee?
It can raise the risk
of a heart attack.
While science is still somewhat out on this,
it shouldn't be much of a surprise. If it elevates the heart
and blood pressure, too much of it can't be a good thing.
Sterility.
Yes, it can effect the little guys swimming
in your semen. It can actually lower your sperm count. I know
that may sound too weird to be true, but it is.
Stomach problems.
People who drink too much coffee may have
some stomach problems. The caffeine irrates the lining of the
stomach.
Here are some of the benefits of
coffee.
It prevents prostate cancer.
This is too weird, but it is true. Coffee contains
boron, which is a chemical that helps curb prostate cancer.
It is a good social drink.
You don't drink
alcohol? Well, people go to the coffee house to chat all the
time. A cup of coffee could be a good reason to go out and
meet new people. A cup once and while can't hurt. You never
know, you might meet a good friend over that cup of Joe.
It helps wash down a meal. In many cultures it is
impolite to either start a meal or finish one without having a
cup of coffee. No one is certain that coffee actually helps
the digestion process, but it sure tastes good after a meal.
As with all things in life, you need to do things
in moderation. If you feel that you are over doing it, you
need to cut back on the coffee. I know that coffee might taste
good, but in the long run you are doing yourself more harm
than good. Just keep in mind that one or two cups per day
isn't going to hurt you.
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