Coffee - The Truth

Wake up and Smell the Coffee
Most of us love to wake up on a cold morning to a nice warm cuppa coffee, people around the world drink millions of cups of coffee everyday. So much so that it has become a way of life. We see a StarBucks on every corner. Is coffee really this good and is it so addictive? The answer to this is both really. I think good coffee tastes rich and full bodied. The only thing that can possibly compare to it is chocolatek, but that is another article all together. We all love a good cup of coffee, watching the steam come off the coffee as it snows outside is a very relaxing thought. Is coffee good or bad for you? Well, that often depends on who you ask. One thing is for sure though it is addictive, the caffine is a drug, but it's not all bad, here we'll look at some of the pros and cons of the mystical coffee bean.

Usually what you will find is these scientists are paid by a company that wants to prove a point. Simply put, they pay the scientists off.

As in all things, you must drink coffee in moderation. A cup or two each day isn't going to be bad for you. If on the other hand you are drinking a pot every hour, you know that it will have an effect on you. I have known people who drink coffee like this. They drink it from the time they wake up to the time they go to bed. This is common in alcoholics. Let's talk about some of the BAD things about coffee:-I

It can raise the risk of a heart attack. While science is still somewhat out on this, it shouldn't be much of a surprise. If it elevates the heart and blood pressure, too much of it can't be a good thing.
It raises stress levels. Too much coffee can raise anxiety levels. When this happens, you can become stressed out. This shouldn't be news to you. Have you ever seen how much a person shakes after they drink too much coffee?
Sterility. Yes, it can effect the little guys swimming in your semen. It can actually lower your sperm count. I know that may sound too weird to be true, but it is.
Coffee stains your teeth. We all know what the color of coffee stained teeth are. It is up there with cigarette smoke stained teeth. You can buy things to whiten your teeth. I would suggest though that instead of trying to whiten your teeth, you cut back a little on the brew.
Stomach problems. People who drink too much coffee may have some stomach problems. The caffeine irrates the lining of the stomach.
Bad breath. Have you ever had a whiff of the breath of someone who is a heavy coffee drinker? It smells horrible. I would rather smell shit with flies buzzing around it.

There are however some BENEFITS coffee can offer:-

.It is a good social drink.
It prevents prostate cancer.
Coffee contains boron, which is a chemical that helps curb prostate cancer

You don't drink alcohol? Well, people go to the coffee house to chat all the time. A cup of coffee could be a good reason to go out and meet new people. A cup once and while can't hurt. You never know, you might meet a good friend over that cup of Joe.

It helps wash down a meal. In many cultures it is impolite to either start a meal or finish one without having a cup of coffee. No one is certain that coffee actually helps the digestion process, but it sure tastes good after a meal.

Verdict

The good news is that you shouldn't cut it out altogether, if you watch how much you drink you will reap some of the benefits it can offer. As with many things in life, you need to consume it in moderation. If you feel that you are over doing it, you need to cut back on the coffee. I know that coffee might taste good, but in the long run you are doing yourself more harm than good if consume it in large quantities. Try and stick to one or two cups per day and see them as a treat rather than just a habit.