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September 29th, is marked as National
Coffee Day. My guess is that National Coffee Day originated from coffee companies in attempts to market their product. In reality I have no idea. Even so there are organizations that dedicate much to the research and enjoyment of coffee.
According to the National Coffee Association, an Ethiopian goat herder named Kaldi was the first to realize potential benefits of coffee: “It is said that he discovered coffee after noticing that his goats, upon eating berries from a certain tree, became so spirited that they did not want to sleep at night.”
According to ABC Local Health and Living, there have been approximately 19,000 studies done on the health risks and benefits of coffee over the past twenty years.
Although, coffee may have some health benefits, The American Dietetic Association says that one should not exceed 200 to 300 milligrams of caffeine a day -- that equates to two to three cups of coffee, or a few shots of espresso. More than that can potentially lead to ulcers and insomnia.
According to Mayo Clinic, Coffee may have benefits such as protecting against Parkinson's disease, type 2 diabetes and liver cancer. Coffee has high content of antioxidants. Even so, it is suggested that coffee be consumed in moderation. High consumption of unfiltered coffee can cause elevation in blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Studies continue and no doubt more information about the benefits and risks of coffee will be made known. Until then it sounds like coffee in moderation is helpful. So, celebrate National Coffee Day and grab yourself a cup of Joe/Jane
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