Still wondering what time and how much coffee to drink to be healthy? Here are the answers

In the previous article, we talked about the advantages and disadvantages of drinking coffee. Some friends asked me when is the best time to drink coffee and how much coffee to drink every day? The following editor will introduce them to you one by one.

1. When to drink coffee

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Morning coffee

Generally speaking, it is best to drink coffee in the morning. Coffee can improve constipation, and this function is particularly significant when drinking coffee in the morning, but it is not very effective when drinking it at other times. There are also many people who think that a cup of coffee in the morning will make them very energetic when they go to work in the morning. However, there is still a prerequisite for drinking coffee in the morning, you have to eat breakfast!

Drink coffee before and after meals

Coffee can promote digestion. If you want to maximize this function, the best time to drink coffee is 30 minutes before or after a meal.

However, coffee can affect the body's absorption of iron, making it difficult for us to absorb enough iron, especially for people with anemia. In addition, drinking coffee 30 minutes before exercise can increase metabolism, help consume more calories, and make exercise more effective.

Drink coffee when you are tired

The refreshing function of coffee is recognized by everyone. One cup of coffee can keep us energetic for 4 hours, so drinking a cup after a nap can keep you awake. It is effective occasionally, but for people who drink coffee for a long time, it is not very effective.

How much coffee is healthy?

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The US Dietary Guidelines recommend that healthy people drink 3-5 cups of coffee a day. my country also attaches great importance to the issue of coffee consumption, so five institutions, including the China Food and Nutrition Information Exchange Center, the Nutrition and Health Institute of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the Health Communication Branch of the Chinese Preventive Medicine Association, the Food Hygiene Branch of the Chinese Preventive Medicine Association, and the Food Nutrition and Health Branch of the Chinese Society of Food Science and Technology, jointly issued the "Scientific Consensus on Coffee and Health".

The consensus is that: 1. Healthy adults: 3 to 5 cups a day (150 ml per cup) is appropriate; 2. Pregnant women: It is not recommended to drink coffee. If you drink, do not exceed 2 cups a day; 3. Children and adolescents: Coffee drinking should be controlled. In general, less than 3 cups a day is safe.

In the past, people always believed that drinking coffee would cause high blood pressure and heart disease, but the latest research shows that people don’t have to worry about this problem at all. Coffee can also help protect heart health.

But be aware that drinking too much coffee in the first few weeks of pregnancy may cause miscarriage.

Finally, I still want to say something to you. Although coffee is good, we still need to drink it in moderation according to our own situation, so that we can enjoy the deliciousness of coffee while ensuring our health.