Nestle Nutrition experts: a New understanding of Coffee

Austrian writer Zweig said: I am not at home, in the coffee shop; not in the coffee shop, on the way to the coffee shop.

Coffee, the best-selling drink in the western world, has crept into China. With large and small cafes springing up in the streets of the city, more and more "gossip" about coffee has become a topic of concern. While enjoying coffee, people are also thinking about the impact of this imported product on our bodies.

What else is there in a cup of full-bodied coffee besides water? Caffeine is the main active substance in coffee, and 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 dietary fiber and trace elements and other nutrients that are beneficial to the body.

More and more studies have confirmed that drinking a moderate amount of coffee (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: caffeine can excite the sympathetic nerves, giving people a high degree of alertness and fast, clear thinking. So drinking a cup of coffee can help us maintain a good state of work and study.

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 among 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 drinking coffee 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%, so drinking a moderate amount of coffee does have a weight loss effect.

Let go of your doubts and enjoy a cup of coffee.

Jia Mei (Nutrition and Health Manager of Nestl é Greater China, member of Chinese Nutrition Society)