Coffee has gained the image that it is bad for you and you shouldn’t drink it. But is that really the case? Now I’m not one to diminish coffee, in fact it’s possibly my second oxygen however; the rich taste comes at a price of many factors.
Firstly, buying brand name coffee from places including but not limited to Dome and Gloria Jeans and Starbucks in the US can cost over $3.50 for a small coffee. Thus totaling to over $1000 per year if one coffee is bought Monday through to Friday. For home brewed coffee such as Nescafe, a year’s worth (of black coffee) would only total to over one-tenth of the price. However, keep in mind the extra costs such as electricity, water, sugar, cups, spoons etc.
The second and most debated factor is health consequences. Not only does coffee have a negative effect on your digestive system, particularly your stomach but it also causes heartburn. The acidity in coffee is a cause of stomach ulcers, which in tern can cause death. An early symptom of ulcers is coughing up blood, which in its self is horrible. Regardless of whether you drink regular or decaf, coffee can lead to liver disorders which is linked to premature death.
Large amounts of coffee can cause a fast heart rate, excessive urination, nausea, vomiting, restlessness, anxiety, depression, tremors, and difficulty sleeping, resulting in fatigue. However, a large amount isn’t three cups, in fact this is considered a standard daily intake. Drinking two or three pots by yourself is definitely a large amount.
Although it is a misleading notion that decaf is better, regular coffee is actually addictive. It’s no mistake that there are quitting programs for coffee consumption. Also, the above effects of a large consumption are more common in regular coffee drinkers to compared to decaf.
However, regardless of this information, I am still asking to make my… fourth coffee for the day.
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