Coffee, A Healthy Drink?
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (158958)
Boise, Idaho
September 23, 2018 7:46pm CST
Studies have shown that coffee has several health benefits. It is a international favorite and nice to know it has these benefits. It has been shown that caffeine can boost the body's metabolism, increases fat burning, blocks a inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain which causes a stimulant effect and even improves mood and energy levels. Studies also show that coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of type 2 diabetes. Coffee also has several important nutrients such as niacin, riboflavin, manganese, magnesium, potassium and pantothenic acid.
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@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
24 Sep 18
@lady1993 I drink it in all of its forms, but I prefer ground. 
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@celticeagle (158958)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Sep 18
@Starmaiden .....We drink it in all forms too. Usually instant because it is cheaper.
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@youless (112108)
• Guangzhou, China
25 Sep 18
@celticeagle Usually I just drink one cup of coffee only. I am afraid I will be sleepless at night if I drink it too much.
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@celticeagle (158958)
• Boise, Idaho
25 Sep 18
@youless .......Same here. More than two and I am in trouble.
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@celticeagle (158958)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Sep 18
A couple of cups a day is enough for me.
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@GardenGerty (157545)
• United States
25 Sep 18
And if I do not have my coffee the rest of the world is in trouble.
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@celticeagle (158958)
• Boise, Idaho
27 Sep 18
I feel that way some mornings too. That's why I don't do many mornings.Hehe
@DesirousDreamer (34783)
• Peoria, Arizona
24 Sep 18
Well it can if you drink it black, once you start putting in the creamers and sugars that is when it gets dangerous and also too much caffeine is really bad for the heart. I rather have tea haha
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@DesirousDreamer (34783)
• Peoria, Arizona
26 Sep 18
@celticeagle Of course, but it isn't as strong and I can actually drink tea without adding stuff in it whereas coffee just tastes like dirt if it doesn't have creamer or sugar.
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@dgobucks226 (34348)
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24 Sep 18
Yes very true about those benefits. From what I read drinking up to 4 cups of coffee per day is perfectly safe. Beyond that, you risk some harmful side effects among them: Jitters, Restlessness, Increased heartbeat, Nausea,
Anxiety, Heart palpitations (cardiac arrhythmia) and Insomnia.
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@dgobucks226 (34348)
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25 Sep 18
@celticeagle You are in the safe zone! Thank goodness one of the symptoms listed is not deliriousness, lol. 
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
25 Sep 18
must have helped me a lot being addicted to it then. 
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@celticeagle (158958)
• Boise, Idaho
27 Sep 18
@bunnybon7 .....That is probably best.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
27 Sep 18
@celticeagle lately my stomach wont allow me to drink all i used to. only 2 or 3 cups a day
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@celticeagle (158958)
• Boise, Idaho
25 Sep 18
@arthurchappell .....Most of them do to me too.
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@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
25 Sep 18
@august18 tried it, didn't like it
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@RasmaSandra (73365)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Sep 18
Good to know but still I am not a coffee drinker at all I prefer tea.
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@celticeagle (158958)
• Boise, Idaho
25 Sep 18
@RasmaSandra ......I enjoy both and hot and cold.
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@RasmaSandra (73365)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Sep 18
@celticeagle I know but I do enjoy a cup of tea now and then.
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@freelancermariagrace (27219)
• Philippines
24 Sep 18
Well, coffee has side effects too, if taken in huge amounts such as anxiety/nervousness, insomnia, nausea, increased heart rate, headache, etc.
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@celticeagle (158958)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Sep 18
Depends on how strong you brew it too.
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@GreatMartin (23677)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
24 Sep 18
So little is known about nutrition---coffee, eggs and so many other foods are bad one day and good the next! Now Time magazine is reporting in its Oct 1 issue that whole milk is better for you than low fat milk and the same with cheeses, etc.
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@celticeagle (158958)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Sep 18
I think that everything in moderation is the best rule.
