2023-11-25 17:02:59
For many people, morning coffee is one of the most important times of the day. The feeling of waking up to the smell and taste of coffee is irreplaceable.
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Especially in Colombia, a country where coffee is not only part of a generous list of national products, but is also imprinted in popular culture.
Here, high-quality coffee, roasted and freshly ground, can reach people through a boiling cup.
But coffee also reaches people through music, cinema, television and a long list of media and stimuli from everyday life.
Despite the importance of coffee in Colombian popular culture, more and more people are looking for substitutes and alternatives to this drink.
In some cases it is a matter of taste. In others it is an option that is taken by suggestion and even medical obligation, given the effects of caffeine on the body.
For this reason, coffee substitutes have been gaining popularity and the group of people who consume them is growing more and more.
Effects of caffeine on the body
Perhaps the best-known virtue of coffee is that it wakes you up almost immediately. For many people, just smelling the smell of boiling coffee motivates their senses to become alert.
And no wonder, the positive effects of coffee when in contact with the body may be more than known.
It is rich in antioxidants: it is a drink rich in polyphenols and other antioxidants that are absorbed by the body and help eliminate free radicals and heavy metals, which cause tissue aging. Reduces headaches: it has vasodilating properties that enhance the effect of analgesics and helps combat mild headaches.Helps weight loss: due to its diuretic nature and its ability to accelerate thermogenesis, caffeine has effects on the metabolization of fats, promoting weight loss.Protects against coronary heart diseases: in 2018, the National Cancer Institute of the United States carried out a study in which it showed that caffeine consumption reduces mortality rates from cancer, stroke and coronary heart diseases. Prevents neurodegenerative diseases: scientists For some years now, they have been studying the influence of caffeine consumption and its effects on the prevention of degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
On the other hand, excessive caffeine can cause various health problems. Doctors recommend avoiding its consumption in people with diseases related to blood pressure and the like.
Causes gastric damage: although it is said that coffee favors the intestinal flora, its excessive consumption favors the appearance of gastric ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome. Counterproductive laxative effect: coffee benefits the regularization of the metabolism. However, it can produce a laxative effect that leads to irritation and inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Kidney effects: excessive coffee consumption produces alterations in kidney function due to altered absorption of calcium, zinc and magnesium. Increased blood pressure : Due to its vasodilating effect, excessive coffee consumption, especially in people with comorbidities, can increase heart rate and blood pressure, producing tremors and tachycardia. Sleep disturbances: uncontrolled coffee consumption or in the last hours of the day can produce energy surges that affect sleep. If you have pre-existing insomnia problems, these may be exacerbated by caffeine consumption.
4 alternative products to coffee
If after learning the advantages and disadvantages of drinking coffee, you are determined to look for alternative products, don’t worry.
Teas and infusions that can not only produce the same effects of coffee and carry similar benefits are becoming more and more popular. Some of them even have similar flavors.
These are four of the most popular, which will allow you to start the day with the same energy and good mood that coffee produces.
Barley coffee: this is a drink of Italian origin, known as a coffee substitute. It is caffeine-free and is prepared by roasting barley grains in a container, as is done with coffee. It is then prepared exactly the same, in the espresso machine or French press. The flavor is different, but it is an excellent source of energy. Ginger with lemon and honey: Ginger can be a good option, as long as it is prepared with the correct measurements. To make a good infusion you just have to cut the fresh ginger into slices, boil it for 15 minutes, strain it, add the juice of a lemon and honey to taste. Cocoa: the original cocoa is almost as popular as coffee in Colombia. It should be consumed avoiding added sugars in commercial chocolate. To mitigate its bitter taste, it can be prepared with milk and add a little natural sweetener.Golden milk: this delicious drink is becoming more and more popular and attracts attention for being a curious mixture of milk and turmeric, with a good flavor and large benefits. To make it you just have to combine milk with turmeric, ground black pepper, ground ginger and vanilla extract. Put it on the heat for five minutes, then strain it and consume it warm.
If, despite the alternatives to coffee, you are part of those who say that this traditional drink, in any of its preparations, has no substitute, remember to consume it in moderation and with care.
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