Is there any harm to the body if you drink instant coffee for a long time?

Our lives are so colorful nowadays. There are many choices for beverages. Some people like to drink tea, while others like to drink coffee. So today, let us first understand the effects of long-term drinking of instant coffee on the body. Is it very harmful?

In short, whether it is instant coffee or freshly ground coffee, it should be consumed in moderation, no more than 5 cups a day. Drinking coffee can be harmful or beneficial to the human body, the key is the difference in "moderation". Some data show that drinking 3 to 5 cups of coffee a day (it is recommended that pregnant women drink less than 2 cups) is a healthy eating habit that can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. However, excessive coffee will make us consume too much caffeine, which has a certain effect on nerves.

The above is about drinking pure coffee, but instant coffee is another matter. In order to avoid the bitterness of coffee, instant coffee usually adds high levels of sucrose, creamer and other ingredients. Even if they are already added, it is recommended to add coffee companion to make the coffee taste better. If you drink a lot of instant coffee a day, then the intake of sucrose is definitely not small, and other additives are not friendly things.

A long time ago, the World Health Organization and the Ministry of Health issued a notice recommending reducing the intake of "acrylamide". Acrylamide can be found everywhere, such as in fried foods such as potato chips and French fries. In the baking process, if the temperature exceeds 120°C, acrylamide will also be produced in the food during the frying process. The higher the temperature and the longer the heating time, the more acrylamide there will be. Whether fried or not, as long as the degree of heating is high, acrylamide may be produced.

"Acrylamide" is listed as a Class 2A carcinogen, which means it has potential carcinogenicity. Instant coffee also contains acrylamide. However, its content is very small. As long as we don't drink instant coffee frequently or in large quantities, it won't have much impact. Although you can drink instant coffee without worry, don't drink too much!

The main harm of instant coffee lies in its added sugar, additives, caffeine and other ingredients. It is not recommended to drink it for a long time. If you are a coffee lover, it is recommended to grind the coffee yourself and add appropriate amount of sugar and milk.

People who drink coffee may choose to drink instant coffee directly. It tastes very mellow and can improve our mental concentration, allowing us to face everything more soberly. However, if you drink instant coffee for a long time, some of the substances added in it are not good for the body. If you really like drinking coffee, it is recommended to grind it freshly.