Of course, all necessary measure, but there are at least 11 reasons not to deny myself the pleasure to enjoy a refreshing drink.
Russia is not among the top most "kofepyuschih" countries, the leadership here belongs to the Scandinavian countries (Finland, Denmark, Norway), followed by Western Europe. So beloved by Russians tea is not losing ground, but the coffee is gradually catching up in popularity.
Over the past 10 years, growth in coffee sales in the country remained stable at 6-8%.
Most coffee like the inhabitants of Moscow and St. Petersburg, there is consumed approximately ⅔ of all coffee drunk in Russia. According to other statistics, about 62% of Russians drink coffee at least twice a day, and 47% of office workers drink coffee in order to work properly.
In these figures there is nothing catastrophic, and 11 reasons to love coffee confirm this.
Coffee - a source of antioxidants
Coffee contains 4 times more antioxidants than green tea.
In addition, roasting coffee beans are not reducing their number, and vice versa - increases.
Antioxidants eliminate the harmful molecules from wandering - free radicals which destroy DNA and cause harm cells in the body.
Free radicals cause premature aging, cerebral disorders, hit the immune and nervous systems, and cause other health problems, and coffee helps to neutralize the stray molecules and avoid all these trouble.
The smell of coffee reduces stress
Researchers from Seoul National University studied the brains of rats after sleep deprivation, and found that the smell of coffee causes positive changes in it. Coffee only removes stress from lack of sleep, so if this is your problem, it is necessary to buy a package with grains and sniff them periodically after a sleepless night.
Coffee helps in Parkinson's disease
In 2012, in the journal Science Daily published data on the benefits of coffee for people suffering from Parkinson's disease. Ronald Posthuma, MD and author of the study, said that people who use caffeine is less at risk of this disease. Moreover, his study showed that people already suffering from Parkinson's disease, with the help of caffeine are better able to control their movements.
Coffee helps your liver, especially if you like to drink
The study was published in 2006, which was attended by 125,000 people over 22 years. The results showed that people who drank at least one cup of coffee per day, the risk of cirrhosis of the liver is reduced by 20%.
Arthur Klatski, lead author of the study explained that consumption of coffee is protective properties against cirrhosis of the liver caused by alcohol consumption.
The more coffee a person consumes, the lower the risk of rapid progression to cirrhosis, hospitalization and death.
In addition the study NUS Graduate Medical School has shown that coffee helps prevent fatty liver development. So, drinking more than four cups of tea or coffee a day, you insure yourself against fatty liver.
Coffee for happiness
Studies of the National Institute of Health found that those who drank four or more cups of coffee per day, 10% less likely to suffer depression than those who do not like flavored drink.
And high levels of caffeine had nothing to do with it. At Coca-Cola, too much caffeine, but its use has no effect on depression. Author of the study Hongley Chen claims that coffee gives us a great feeling due to antioxidants.
Coffee against suicide
Research at the Harvard School of Public Health found that two cups of coffee a day reduces the risk of suicide in women and in men by 50%. The alleged reason for the properties of coffee - its antidepressant qualities that help produce neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine.
Coffee protects women against skin cancer
Harvard Medical School in collaboration Medical Center Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) in Boston conducted a study that involved 112,897 women and men over 20 years. The results showed that women who drank three or more cups of coffee a day were less likely to develop cancer of the skinThan those who prefer other drinks.
Coffee helps in sports
The New York Times reports that many athletes drink before exercise cup of coffee to improve their results. Especially it helps in those sports where endurance is important, for example, while riding a bicycle. Scientists explain that Caffeine increases the amount of fatty acids in the bloodand. These substances are used by muscles as fuel, which saves carbohydrate reserves in the body and helps to hold out longer.
Coffee reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes
According to a study of the American Chemical Society, people who drink four or more cups of coffee a dayreduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 50%. Subsequently, with each additional cup risk is reduced by 7%.
Coffee longer keeps the brain in working order
Studies University of South Florida and the University of Miami found that people over age 65 who use more caffeine, began to suffer from Alzheimer's disease later than those with levels of caffeine was not so high.
Dr. Haunhay Cao, a neuroscientist at the University of South Florida, said: "We are not saying that moderate coffee consumption completely protect people from Alzheimer's disease. Nevertheless, we believe that coffee reduces the risk of the disease or at least delay its onset. "
Coffee makes you smarter
You usually drink coffee when you need to cheer up, for example, late at night, when there were many cases. It turns out that coffee not only helps to cheer up, but also makes the brain more productive.
Michael Lemonik, TIME reporter claims that during the forced deprivation, Caffeine improves brain function: reduces the reaction time, increases attention, logical thinking and alertness.
P.S. And the coffee - it's a great reason to treat yourself to a delicious dessert.
Chocolate cake pudding
This cake-pudding chocolate simply expire. Cocoa powder and chocolate chips that make up the dessert perfectly with the rich taste of brewed coffee.
chocolate bread
If you have dried up bread, you can prepare a light chocolate dessert. The bread is cut into cubes, soaked in melted chocolate and put in a glass with whipped cream and toasted almond flakes.
Gourmet cake
This elegant dessert comprises frozen whipped cream with crumbs chocolate sandwiched between two discs of meringue. The final touch - pour the melted chocolate, which contrasts with the frozen cake.
Chocolate espresso cupcakes with cocoa and whipped cream
In this recipe, coffee is added to give a flavor of the chocolate. The composition includes a cream cake, which gives them more gentleness, and whipped cream and cocoa beans create a spectacular view.
Chocolate mousse chili
The combination of chocolate and chili is not new, but it still continues to surprise and excite. Chocolate mousse can cook their chili powder, red and instant espresso. The mousse is added to the gelatin to become firm in the cooling time.
Sicilian dessert Granite
Italian granita made from the frozen remains of coffee and a spoon of sweetened whipped cream. It is a refreshing and invigorating dessert.
Coffee cake
This coffee cake passes through each component - the dough, the filling, even the sweet frosting. The top of the cake is decorated with chopped nuts, and the dessert is served with a cup of coffee.
Coffee Panna Cotta
This smooth Italian dessert at a dinner party is served. Skim milk, vanilla yogurt and a little cream. Topped with chocolate and caramel sauce.
Souffle «Fallen Mocha»
Only five ingredients and a simple dessert is ready. Beaten egg whites for a souffle, a soluble espresso coffee for the taste of chocolate, sugar and the finishing touch - a little bit of ice cream.
Vietnamese coffee ice cream with crushed kozinaki
Vietnamese coffee - a combination of strong coffee and condensed milk. Frozen ice cream with the addition of a substance, mixed with crushed kozinaki the top.
Easy chocolate chip cookies
To make these cookies, you will not need their oven, waffle iron is quite simple. The dough is made of soluble espresso and cocoa powder, sprinkle with powdered sugar and pour chocolate.