Coffee is the friend that gives us the energy to start each morning. Many people add milk and sweeteners to make this natural energizer more palatable.
However, adding milk to coffee “dilutes” the antioxidants that the beverage preserves immediately after brewing. Black coffee, for example, should be consumed bitter, without honey, sugar, or milk, as the body will benefit from the antioxidants it contains, which are beneficial for a range of health problems.
Moreover, if we are on a diet, nutritionists recommend avoiding milk, sugar, or cream added to coffee.
Two benefits of coffee are:
- It energizes and enhances attention: As mentioned above, caffeine, a component of coffee, helps the body “wake up,” stimulating attention and reaction time, and when combined with sugar, it energizes and provides a sense of well-being throughout the day.
- Prevents diabetes and cardiovascular disease:
Studies have shown that chlorogenic acid and caffeine in coffee prevent the onset of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Additionally, the beverage helps the liver, while antioxidants prevent cell damage and protect the heart.
