To find the healthiest coffee, you need to consider factors such as the type of coffee bean, brewing technique, and the types of sugar, milk, and cream that are added when brewing. Let's join Huongmai Cafe to read the article below.

Different types of coffee       

A 2019 Statista report found that coffee is the third most popular beverage in the US, behind only water and soda. Coffee contains antioxidants and has been linked to a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease, gallstones, liver cancer, cirrhosis and possibly Alzheimer's disease. Coffee has also been linked to longevity. However, besides that, caffeine also has disadvantages, such as increasing feelings of anxiety, disrupting sleep and possibly causing stomach upset. Here's an overview of the best and most unhealthy coffees.

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The healthiest coffee depends on what factors?

Determining which coffee is best for your health depends on your health goals. If you want to lose weight, you should choose low-calorie or zero-calorie coffee. If you are sensitive to caffeine or have anxiety or heart disease, you need to use decaffeinated coffee (decaf). Decaf coffee still contains antioxidants and numerous studies prove that decaf coffee has the same health effects as regular coffee. If you have diabetes, you need to reduce the amount of sugar you add to each cup of coffee. If you want to fight disease with an anti-inflammatory diet, your coffee should have a dash of cinnamon or turmeric.

How your body processes caffeine intake is also a factor you need to consider when choosing the best coffee for you because everyone will have a different ability to metabolize caffeine.

Robusta vs Arabica

Some types of coffee beans are healthier than others. Research shows that unroasted Robusta coffee contains nearly twice as much antioxidants as unroasted Arabica coffee.

However, this difference disappears when roasting is carried out. Lightly roasted Robusta will have more antioxidants than lightly roasted Arabica, but medium and dark roast Arabica has more antioxidants than Robusta.

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The healthiest cup of coffee                        

To get the most nutritional benefits, you should drink plain coffee with as little lactose as possible. You can also roast the coffee a little to enjoy the extra flavor of the roasted coffee. There are currently no studies that show which coffee is best for health. But in the end, a cup of coffee without sugar, medium roast will be the best cup of coffee.

Tips to turn coffee drinking habits into healthy habits

Limit consumption: should not drink more than 50-100mg of caffeine (2-3 cups of coffee/day). If you drink more than this amount, gradually reduce the amount of coffee to avoid headaches in the morning.

Avoid added sweeteners: both sugar and artificial sweeteners can reduce the health benefits of coffee.

Drink water: Coffee contains a lot of water, so it can be used for refreshment. However, you should also keep a balance between the amount of coffee and the amount of water you drink in a day. Between coffees, drink extra water.

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Use spices for flavor: instead of caramelized syrup, use cinnamon instead. In addition, you can add turmeric, nutmeg or pure cocoa powder to increase the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant content of coffee, while reducing the amount of added sugar in your coffee.

Huongmai Cafe hopes that the above article will help you find the best coffee for you and maintain healthy habits to promote the benefits that coffee brings.