The Power Of Coffee

By, Leonna Dail 2014679038

ED242-Bachelor in Education (Hons.) Education in Art and Design

INTRODUCTION

Coffee is the most popular beverage in the world. It contains stimulant caffeine and antioxidant that Inhibit inflammation and reduce risk of disease.

(Demmig-Adams,2007; Frost, Carlsen & Blomhoff,2006)

HEALTH BENEFITS OF COFFEE

1.0 Prevent Illnesses 1.1 Lower Risk Of Alzheimer’s

i. Coffee, a major dietary antioxidants action and caffeine compound.

ii. Associated with various aspects of mental health and brain function

1.2 Lower Risk of Type II Diabetes

i. Can reduce glucose intake

ii. Help decrease epidemic disease

((Wyatt et al., 2004; Maria, Mendonca & Schwarzschild et al., 2002; Kempf, 2010; Demmig- Adams, 2007)

2.0 Boost Mental Health 2.1 Help To Stay Focus

i. Caffeine acts as adenosine antagonist

ii. Improve alertness and enhance concentration

2.2 Help to Fight Depression

i. Contains powerful antioxidant which is beneficial in reducing stress in brain.

ii. More coffee consumption will decrease the depression

(Kaplan, 1992; Lucas M. et al., 2011; Santos R, Hunter T, Lima D, 2014)

3.0 Enhance Energy

3.1 help to improve physical performance

i. Low doses increase exercise tolerance, exercise for longer period.

ii. Improve athletic performance

3.2 Help in weight loss

i. Contains biologically active compounds other than caffeine.

ii. Increases lypotic rate

(Notarius et al., 2006; MacIntosh & Wright, 1995; Pasman et al., 1995);Demmig Adams,2007; Hollands & Cawthorne, 1981)

CONCLUSION

Coffee is not a harmful habit but it is beneficial for most people.

(Demmig-Adams, 2007)