Enjoying Coffee Healthily

How many cups of coffee do you drink in a day?

I used to drink two to three glasses a day in a two-shot manner.

 

Since I got used to it, the number of cases kept increasing.

Even when I eat like this, I still feel sleepy...

 

I thought I shouldn't do this.

I decided to try to reduce it, but it wasn't easy.

 

Now I only drink one cup of coffee a day with one shot.

Sometimes, up to two drinks are allowed.

 

Then, how should I drink this coffee to do so healthily?

 

The stimulating effect of caffeine in coffee can also disrupt sleep patterns, and the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety recommends a daily intake of no more than 400mg for adults, which is roughly 3 to 4 cups of brewed coffee per day.

Additionally, it is advisable to avoid sweetened mixed coffee, sugar, syrup, and cream, as they can cause a rapid increase in blood sugar levels.

Tannin components in coffee

Because it interferes with the absorption of medications or nutrients, coffee should be avoided before and after taking medication, and the interval between the last coffee and sleep should be at least 3 hours.

The half-life of caffeine in the human body varies slightly from person to person, but it is between 3 to 7 hours, meaning that the effects of caffeine diminish after this period.

Some people habitually drink coffee instead of water, but since coffee has a diuretic effect, it causes the body to lose more fluids than the amount consumed.

Therefore, to prevent dehydration, you should drink two to three times more water than the amount of coffee.

 

Many people start their day with a cup of coffee.

Coffee is an essential food for modern people and is also called the life water for office workers.

Depending on how you drink coffee, you can either take care of your health or harm it.

To drink coffee healthily, it is essential to choose and adjust it considering your health condition and eating habits!

Enjoy your daily coffee wisely with healthy coffee habits!

Source: Jaseng Korean Medicine Hospital