Test: do you drink too much coffee? How many cups a day will not ruin your health

Test: do you drink too much coffee? How many cups a day will not ruin your health

Almost 70% of people in Russia drink at least 1-2 servings daily.

Nowadays, a cup of coffee has become a kind of ritual, many people cannot wake up and start the day without it. According to the results of a survey conducted by experts of Level Kitchen nutrition service, about 70% drink coffee at least 1-2 times a day, and many more often. About 18% drink this beverage three times a day, and 14% – even more often. And only less than 1% said they don’t drink coffee at all.

expert in the field of proper nutrition and dietetics, Leading Nutritionist of Performance Group Holding.

There are categories of people who should avoid coffee completely.

Most people drink coffee simply because it tastes good: 59.4% of respondents said so. For 23.4%, a cup of coffee is a necessary boost of energy in the morning. For 9.1% – an integral part of the work regime, and for 2.4% – a way to satisfy hunger.

That said, coffee does have its perks, such as:

• The presence of antioxidants. This helps to flush out free radicals that contribute to the aging of the body and also helps fight diseases, such as cardiovascular disease.
• In addition to antioxidants, coffee contains chlorogenic acid, which slows down inflammation in tissues.
• After coffee, the blood vessels of the brain are dilated, and its frequent consumption helps relieve headaches.
• Caffeine also stimulates the body and increases efficiency.