Positive COFFEE

Most of the students tend to avoid drinking coffee simply because they believe that the drink is harmful and has negative effects on their health. This belief is supported by the fact that coffee consists of caffeine, a substance that most of the people believe to have various side effects. It is undeniable that coffee, if excessively consumed, might make you restless, unable to sleep well, anxious, and as well as causing you a headache. These effects only take place when one consumes more that 90mg of caffeine which is equal to 5 cups of coffee and above. Thus, for those who are still in doubt about coffee, you are welcomed to read this entry because I would like to share with you some facts about the positive effects of coffee.

1- Antioxidants reduce stress : Stress is a common problem faced by students. It increases the creation of free radicals in a human body, and this will eventually lead to premature signs of ageing and poor health. Thus, antioxidants, which can be found in coffee such as Nescafe, will help to trap the harmful radicals, prevent premature ageing and as well as reducing stress.

2- Stay alert : Caffeine (in coffee) stimulates the central nervous system in a human body. Thus, it helps you to be more alert and stay focus while studying. This is good for those who tend to study late at night as well as for those who tend to sleep in class during lectures.

3- Energy booster : Caffeine (in coffee) helps boost one's energy and thus increase one's physical performances. You will feel less fatigue and you will be able to focus on your works even with just two to three hours of sleeps. Anselme (1992) showed that in a cycling test, anaerobic power was improved by the ingestion of two cups of caffeinated coffee. This proved that coffee is a useful beverage for students who are actively involved in sports and other physical exercises.

4- Short-term memory : Coffee has a beneficial effect on short-term memory as it helps the students to stay awake and remember the details that have been taught in class. This is one of the solutions for students who are easily distracted in class, and also for those who dislike note-taking and tend to forget everything that they have learned during lectures.

5- Weight loss : A study has been done to monitor the impact of green tea-caffeine combination on weight loss and maintenance. Participants were divided into two groups (high-caffeine consumer Vs low-caffeine consumer). The result was, those who are high-caffeine consumer experience greater weight loss as compared to the low-caffeine consumer.

Coffee has all the benefits mentioned above, and that explain why some students prefer coffee as their late-night beverage while studying. So, go and take a sip now!

USEFUL SITES
http://www.nestle.com.ph/nescafe/positivecoffeenews/topics_wellness_whystudents.htm

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/caffeine.html
http://www.medicinenet.com/caffeine/page5.htm
http://www.dolce-gusto.us/Tools/Articles/Coffee-And-Your-Body.aspx