Can Coffee Be Good For You?   by Dave LaShier

in Food / Beverages    (submitted 2011-03-31)

Coffee, can it be the reason why so many Americans are successful and always upbeat and on the go? Whether you are a young urban professional or an over the hill farmer your choice of beverage in the morning will most likely be coffee. But despite the overwhelming popularity of coffee one has to wonder just how healthy is this drink? Before you drink your next cup of coffee you may want to discover some of the significant health benefits this magic elixir can offer you and your body.

When taking a poll of coffee drinkers the number one reason why people choose this beverage is the increased mental awareness coupled with a new found feeling of being energized after drinking one or 2 cups. In the early morning your body quite often is not awake and fully functional. Waking up in the morning is often more difficult on certain days as the body just seems not capable of fully waking up. Caffeine certainly helps to get a person more energized and mentally focused, especially after drinking a couple cups of coffee. Upon digesting caffeine by drinking coffee one's mental acuity, mental alertness and other cognitive abilities significantly improve. Over a period of time one becomes conditioned to the physiological need for caffeine in order to start their day.

There are no studies that relate to the consumption of coffee and its positive impact on the prevention of Alzheimer's disease. Perhaps, and this is a scientific theory born of a writer's mind, it can be theorized that the condition that informs Alzheimer's known as MCI or mild cognitive impairment is unable to affect a stimulated mind. It is believed by many that mental inactivity is a significant contributor to Alzheimer's thus the consumption of coffee/caffeine keeps the mind stimulated and mentally engaged. For all the seniors out there this must be terrific news as it must be more appealing to have a nice hot coffee beverage knowing it could be a contributing factor in holding off Alzheimer's.

If you are looking for better bowel movements drinking coffee could be your answer. As we get older our colon muscles tend to weaken, thus become more susceptible to cancer. By drinking coffee on a regular basis, resulting in prolonged caffeine consumption, the body better regulates digestion and even has the ability to better prevent colon cancer. If you like decaffeinated coffee you are not being left out in regards to these health benefits as both decaffeinated and regular coffee helps prevent constipation.

If this article has given you a good feeling about drinking coffee you are not alone. With this newfound information regarding the health benefits of coffee now is your time to make your trip to your local coffee shop down the street. Enjoy!

About the Author

Dave Lashier wrote this article because he loves coffee! If you want to see how espresso is made or want to see espresso machine reviews visit: www.espressomachinereviews.biz