- The Truth About Coffee
- Types of Fasting Days
- How Not to Harm Your Health
How often, when pouring a cup of aromatic coffee, do we think that we are simply indulging ourselves? Many people generally associate being addicted to coffee with a bad habit. We will tell you how to use all its positive qualities for your own benefit: make your figure slim, your eyes bright, and your mood wonderful.
The Truth About Coffee
When something evokes mixed opinions (from strong negative to delight and admiration), it means that we must look for a compromise. To understand who would find a fasting day on coffee ideal and for whom it is contraindicated, it is important to clearly imagine the positive and negative sides of the drink.
Benefits
If we put aside the emotions of fans, there are still many positive aspects:
- It gives the body a powerful energy boost, increases physical and mental performance (caffeine).
- It reduces cholesterol levels, improves microcirculation, and strengthens the vascular wall (vitamins PP, P, and B3, which are formed when the beans are roasted).
- It normalizes the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract (chlorogenic acid and tannins).
- Antiseptic action, which is important for preventing fermentation processes and improving the activity of the normal microflora in the intestine (essential oils).
- Improved emotional state (unique taste and aroma, which can help relieve depression).
Disadvantages
The negative impact can be explained primarily by caffeine. However, the amount is important here. While 1 or 2 cups usually have no consequences, 6 or 7 cups immediately affect the health:
- Regular use forms a psychological dependency.
- Increases stress
- Hypertension
- Increased intracranial pressure
- Nervous system disorders (increased excitability)
- Glaucoma
- Heart disease requiring medication
- Insomnia
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Children and the elderly
- For tired people with chronic fatigue
- For those with sluggish digestion
- For those who need to get rid of a couple of extra pounds quickly
Contraindications
A fasting day on coffee is not recommended for:
Who Benefits from Fasting on Coffee?
This unloading day is ideal:
How to Spend a Fasting Day on Coffee?
The main principle of such a fasting day is to consume black coffee throughout the day, avoiding food. You can drink the amount that your body is used to. The main thing is not to exceed 6-7 cups. If you cannot manage without a bite to eat, add milk or cream to the coffee. It is allowed to eat oatmeal or buckwheat porridge (no more than 200 grams) once a day.
Please note: green coffee is only suitable if you are sure that it is natural and has not been treated with chemicals.
What Coffee Is Best for a Fasting Day?
Coffee connoisseurs claim that every type of coffee has its own characteristics. For example, Robusta has more caffeine, while Arabica has a more delicate and rich flavor. The best option for a fasting day is freshly ground coffee. It can be brewed any way you like (coffee maker, French press, Turkish, etc.). Just do not add sugar or cream, even if you are accustomed to doing so.
