How often do we ask ourselves the age old question; to drink or not to drink? We worry about the sugar, the milk and the caffeine. And with all the coffee suppliers and growers out there making all sorts of new blends that are just too irresistibly delicious……..wow, what now?!
However, we must consider the effects this has on our health. It is a well known fact that it is very healthy to drink water, and it has been said that if you drink two full glasses of water for every cup of coffee you drink, it will help to replenish what the caffeine has taken out of your system. It is also wise to take an hour every night to relax, just sit down and read something, for your body to get a chance to slow down naturally.
If you really indulge, maybe try to cut down on other caffeine filled substances like chocolate, and sodas.
A study by researchers indicates that pregnant woman can also still enjoy their coffee, but should limit themselves to one or two cups during pregnancy, as research shows that consuming this amount of caffeine does not increase the chances of a miscarriage.
I personally would not recommend to anyone to give coffee to children under the age of seven years, (my personal opinion) as it could cause them to get hyper active. Though I believe some doctors believe it may not be that harmful for (school going) children to drink it. It seems to improve their concentration and may help them to do a little better on tests for this reason. I believe it is also said that children who drink it with milk, are less likely to have depression than other children.
To come to a conclusion; anything we overdo, can be bad for us, but as long as we are responsible, I know what my decision is: I can enjoy my coffee.
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