Product Description
Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, which are the seeds of berries from the Coffea plant. The two most commonly grown are the highly regarded arabica, and the less sophisticated but stronger and hardier robusta. Coffee is slightly acidic and has a stimulating effect on humans because of its caffeine content. Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. It can be prepared and presented in a variety of ways (e.g., espresso, French press, café latte, etc.). It is usually served hot, although iced coffee is a popular alternative.
Nutrition
Brewed coffee from typical grounds prepared with tap water contains 40 mg of caffeine per 100 grams and no significant amount of essential nutrients. However, espresso, likely due to its higher amount of suspended solids, contains significant amounts of magnesium, B vitamins, niacin, and riboflavin, as well as 212 mg of caffeine per 100 grams of grounds.
Health Benefits of Coffee
Coffee is actually very healthy. It is loaded with antioxidants and beneficial nutrients that can improve your health. Studies show that coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of several serious diseases.
Here are the top 13 health benefits of coffee that have been confirmed in actual human studies
1. Coffee Can Improve Energy Levels and Make You Smarter
2. Coffee Can Help You Burn Fat
3. Caffeine Can Drastically Improve Physical Performance
4. There Are Essential Nutrients in Coffee
Coffee is more than just black water. Many of the nutrients in the coffee beans do make it into the final drink.
A single cup of coffee contains (21):
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2): 11% of the RDA
- Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5): 6% of the RDA
- Manganese and Potassium: 3% of the
