Last Updated on January 13, 2024
It has been discovered that consuming two to three cups of coffee—ground, instant, or decaf—may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and, consequently, increase longevity.
Coffee is one of the world’s most well-known drinks. September 29th is National Coffee Day in the United States and 18 other nations. The worldwide coffee community will commemorate October 1st as International Coffee Day. This day is dedicated to appreciating a passion for a caffeinated drink produced from coffee beans of the tropical evergreen coffee bush, as well as thanking coffee farmers for their efforts.
There have been rumors about its health benefits for many years: Coffee may lower your risk for diabetes, protect against certain cancers, and even extend your life. Recently, there have been reports that coffee may help to prevent cardiovascular disease. Coffee lovers, there’s good news! The assertion is mostly accurate.
A group of Swedish scientists from the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology reported on September 27, 2022, that people who drank two to three cups of coffee daily were less likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease and were more likely to live longer. All types of coffee, including ground, instant, and decaf, appeared to confer this health benefit.
Some restrictions notwithstanding, Maya Vadivloo, Associate Professor and Director of the Health Sciences Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences at the University of Rhode Island, supports the assertion that it is healthy. Vadivloo frequently appears on websites like Today.com to discuss nutrition.
According to existing data, coffee appears to protect against cardiovascular and all-cause mortality, with a few exceptions. The evidence remains inconclusive regarding the consumption of five or more cups of coffee daily, as well as whether the way in which coffee is prepared may matter (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7524812/).”
Is there still a health benefit if we stir sugar or cream into coffee? According to Vadiveloo, the answer is yes. According to other dietary guidelines, reducing added sugar and substituting high-fat dairy items with low-fat ones would be beneficial in improving health outcomes and energy balance.
Coffee isn’t the miracle cure for living longer, healthier lives, says Vadiveloo.
Even though we appreciate coffee, I am always concerned about news reports that present it as a magic bullet for improving mortality. Coffee may have cardioprotective and mortality benefits in quantities from two to three cups (or even less than five cups of coffee, as there is compelling evidence), but it is not a recommendation that exists in isolation. A heart-healthy diet rich in minimally processed fruits, vegetables, healthy protein sources (primarily plant-based such as nuts and legumes, seafood, and fish), whole grains, heart-healthy vegetable oils, and limited in added sugar, salt, and high-fat meats is the key to improving general health and longevity, as recommended by the most recent American Heart Association dietary guidance (https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001031).
In conclusion, if people enjoy coffee, they should continue to do so as part of a healthy dietary pattern, and they should be aware of what things they add to their coffee to maximize its health benefits. Furthermore, if people wish to replace less healthy beverages in their diet (e.g., sodas and fruit juices) with coffee, which would be a positive step.”
