Experts from the Chinese Nutrition Society said: coffee is refreshing, slimming and disease prevention

What else is there in a cup of full-bodied coffee besides water? Caffeine is the main active substance in coffee. There is 2 to 3 times more caffeine in a cup of coffee than in a cup of tea. In addition to caffeine, coffee is also rich in antioxidants-chlorogenic acid and protein melanin. In addition, coffee also contains nutrients such as dietary fiber and trace elements. Studies have shown that drinking a moderate amount of coffee (limited to 3 to 5 cups a day) can not only give us a good start to the day, but also bring a variety of health benefits to our bodies.

Refreshing and refreshing: caffeine can excite the sympathetic nerves, improve people's alertness and fast, clear thinking. Drinking a cup of coffee can help people keep working and studying.

Prevention and control of Parkinson's disease: caffeine has been shown to effectively slow the degeneration of the brain and nervous system. In human trials, people who drank coffee in moderation for a long time had an 80% lower risk of Parkinson's disease than those who did not drink coffee.

Prevention of Ⅱ diabetes: the prevalence of diabetes in Chinese adults is as high as 10%, and another 16% are on the verge of developing the disease. The results of most epidemiological experiments show that coffee consumption has a positive effect on insulin sensitivity and thus plays a preventive role in people at risk of Ⅱ diabetes.

Prevention of liver disease: in modern times, many medical and nutrition experts have linked coffee to liver disease, and a large number of scientific studies have been published to prove that coffee can prevent liver cirrhosis, especially for alcoholics.

Accelerate fat metabolism: caffeine can accelerate fat decomposition and increase heat consumption. 100mg caffeine (a cup of coffee) can increase the body's metabolic rate by 3% to 4%.

Enjoy mellow coffee, but don't drink too much!