COFFEE - an addiction I can't let go .....

Coffee is a brewed drink prepared from roasted coffee beans, the seeds of berries from certain coffea species. Once ripe, coffee berries are picked, processed, and dried. Dried coffee seeds (referred to as "beans") are roasted to varying degrees, depending on the desired flavor. Roasted beans are ground and brewed with near-boiling water to produce the beverage known as coffee.

Coffee is darkly colored, bitter, slightly acidic and has a everlasting effect in humans, primarily due to its caffeine content.It is one of the most popular drinks in the world,and it can be prepared and presented in a variety of ways (e.g., espresso,latte). It is usually served hot, although iced coffee is a popular alternative and now the dalgona coffee is trending .

The earliest credible evidence of coffee-drinking as the modern beverage appears in modern-day YEMEN in the middle of the 15th century in shrines. It was in what is now Yemen that coffee seeds were first roasted and brewed in a manner similar to how it is now prepared for drinking. But the coffee seeds had to be first exported from East Africa to Yemen, as Coffea arabica is thought to have been indigenous to the former.. By the 16th century, the drink had reached the rest of the Middle East and North Africa. From there, it spread to Europe and the rest of the world.

Some days, your morning cup of coffee is the only thing pushing you out of bed, out the door, and into the ranks of productive society.

Okay, so I can’t imagine your day without that cup of joe. Frankly speaking , i am a self claimed coffee addict . The smell of coffee gets me going on track everyday . The smell of it brewing from far in the kitchen gets all my senses tingling . the morning cup of coffee served to me at bed by my mom is the way i start my mornings or sometimes survive all nights through .

My friends who i spend a lot of time with definitely know i love coffee (Deepta officially). The ultimate revelation is that i used to drink only tea during my earlier days . the day MAY 28th 2015 was the first time i tasted coffee and got stuck with it since then . I can rightly call COFFEE my first love ... Anyone who lives fast paced lives drinks coffee to keep up with all the races they run everyday . The ultimate need of coffee began when a lot of pressure built up on me to win almost everything in life . My previous school in mumbai had competitions almost every week . With the increase in the number of competitions so did my wish to win every competition became higher , at times when my mom used to finish giving me the scripts i would practice and one thing that supported at those times was coffee... long nights of practice and simultaneous cups of coffee ...

The amount of credit i would give any body of winning i would also say that the icing on the cake was my coffee..

Still to date as a 16 year old , i am addicted to coffee . imagining a day without coffee is like a day without sunshine as dim and grime as possible ,but not all of you would agree to whatever i say because many of us believe that coffee or rather caffeine is bad for us . I can tell you all that continuous intake of coffee does not let you sleep for days at a stretch , this may be useful for some but for many this may only be pushing the sleep cycle away ...

Frankly speaking , all of us whether we agree or not we are addicted to some drink to get our lives started . Many of us adore the first cup of filter coffee many of us drink in the morning or even the cup of milk or even horlicks or bournvita we drink is necessary to get us going .

Many of you reading this article today might believe that all this is only fake reality but all of us know somewhere subconsciously that whatever written here is true . Being addicted to something that gets you going or makes you productive for the rest of the day is not bad . Time and again we come across articles in the newspaper that tell us whether coffee is good or bad but in the same newspaper where you have studies that coffee is good you have articles that talk about something related to coffee . Even in the times of day before yesterday we can see an article that tells us that brewed coffee is good for us .

An article from the healthline proves that the following are the benefits of coffee....

1. Can Improve Energy Levels and Make You Smarter Coffee can help people feel less tired and increase energy level That’s because it contains a stimulant called caffeine — the most commonly consumed psychoactive substance in the world After you drink coffee, the caffeine is absorbed into your bloodstream. From there, it travels to your brain In the brain, caffeine blocks the inhibitory neurotransmitter adenosine. When this happens, the amount of other neurotransmitters like norepinephrine and dopamine increases, leading to enhanced firing of neurons Many controlled studies in humans show that coffee improves various aspects of brain function — including memory, mood, vigilance, energy levels, reaction times and general mental function Caffeine blocks an inhibitory neurotransmitter in your brain, which causes a stimulant effect. This improves energy levels, mood and various aspects of brain function.

2. Can Help You Burn Fat Caffeine is found in almost every commercial fat-burning supplement — and for good reason. It’s one of the few natural substances proven to aid fat burning. Several studies show that caffeine can boost your metabolic rate by 3–11% Other studies indicate that caffeine can specifically increase fat burning by as much as 10% in obese individuals and 29% in lean people However, it’s possible that these effects diminish in long-term coffee drinkers. Several studies show that caffeine can increase fat burning and boost your metabolic rate. After reading this , i definitely will believe that coffee is good at least for me ..

3. Can Drastically Improve Physical Performance Caffeine stimulates your nervous system, signaling fat cells to break down body fat But it also increases epinephrine (adrenaline) levels in your blood, This is the fight-or-flight hormone, which prepares your body for intense physical exertion. Caffeine breaks down body fat, making free fatty acids available as fuel Given these effects, it’s unsurprising that caffeine can improve physical performance by 11–12%, on average Therefore, it makes sense to have a strong cup of coffee about half an hour before you Caffeine can increase adrenaline levels and release fatty acids from your fat tissues. It also leads to significant improvements in physical performance.

4. Contains Essential Nutrients Many of the nutrients in coffee beans make their way into the finished brewed coffee. A single cup of coffee contains

· Riboflavin (vitamin B2): 11% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI).

· Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5): 6% of the RDI.

· Manganese and potassium: 3% of the RDI.

· Magnesium and niacin (vitamin B3): 2% of the RDI.

Though this may not seem like a big deal, most people enjoy several cups per day — allowing these amounts to quickly . Coffee contains several important nutrients, including riboflavin, pantothenic acid, manganese, potassium, magnesium and niacin.

5. May Lower Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes is a major health problem, currently affecting millions of people worldwide. It’s characterized by elevated blood sugar levels caused by insulin resistance or a reduced ability to secrete insulin. For some reason, coffee drinkers have a significantly reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. Studies observe that people who drink the most coffee have a 23–50% lower risk of getting this disease. One study showed a reduction as high as 67% According to a large review of 18 studies in a total of 457,922 people, each daily cup of coffee was associated with a 7% reduced risk of type 2 diabetes .Several observational studies show that coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of type 2 diabetes, a serious condition that affects millions of people worldwide.

6. May Protect You From Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Alzheimer's disease is the most common neurodegenerative disease and the leading cause of dementia worldwide. This condition usually affects people over 65, and there is no known cure. However, there are several things you can do to prevent the disease from occurring in the first place. This includes the usual suspects like eating healthy and exercising, but drinking coffee may be incredibly effective as well. Several studies show that coffee drinkers have up to a 65% lower risk of Alzheimer's diseCoffee drinkers have a much lower risk of getting Alzheimer's disease, which is a leading cause of dementia worldwide.

7. May Lower Your Risk of Parkinson's Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative condition, right behind Alzheimer's. It’s caused by the death of dopamine-generating neurons in your brain. As with Alzheimer's, there is no known cure, which makes it that much more important to focus on prevention. Studies show that coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of Parkinson's disease, with a risk reduction ranging from 32–60% In this case, the caffeine itself appears to be beneficial, as people who drink decaf don't have a lower risk of Parkinson's Coffee drinkers have up to a 60% lower risk of getting Parkinson's disease, the second most common neurodegenerative disorder.

8. May Protect Your Liver Your liver is an amazing organ that carries out hundreds of important functions. Several common diseases primarily affect the liver, including hepatitis, fatty liver disease and many others. Many of these conditions can lead to cirrhosis, in which your liver is largely replaced by scar tissue. Interestingly, coffee may protect against cirrhosis — people who drink 4 or more cups per day have up to an 80% lower risk .Coffee drinkers have a much lower risk of cirrhosis, which can be caused by several diseases that affect the liver.

9. Can Fight Depression and Make You Happier Depression is a serious mental disorder that causes a significantly reduced quality of life. It’s very common, as about 4.1% of people in the US currently meet the criteria for clinical depression. In a Harvard study published in 2011, women who drank 4 or more cups of coffee per day had a 20% lower risk of becoming depression . Another study in 208,424 individuals found that those who drank 4 or more cups per day were 53% less likely to die by suicide Coffee appears to lower your risk of developing depression and may dramatically reduce suicide risk.

10. May Lower Risk of Certain Types of Cancer Cancer is one of the world's leading causes of death. It is characterized by uncontrolled cell growth in your body. Coffee appears to be protective against two types of cancer: liver and colorectal cancer. Liver cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the world, while colorectal cancer ranks fourth Studies show that coffee drinkers have up to a 40% lower risk of liver cancer Similarly, one study in 489,706 people found that those who drank 4–5 cups of coffee per day had a 15% lower risk of colorectal cancer Liver and colorectal cancer are the third and fourth leading causes of cancer death worldwide. Coffee drinkers have a lower risk of both.

11. Doesn’t Cause Heart Disease and May Lower Stroke Risk It’s often claimed that caffeine can increase your blood pressure. This is true, but with a rise of only 3–4 mm/Hg, the effect is small and usually dissipates if you drink coffee regularly However, it may persist in some people, so keep that in mind if you have elevated blood pressure. That being said, studies don’t support the idea that coffee raises your risk of heart disease On the contrary, there is some evidence that women who drink coffee have a reduced risk Some studies also show that coffee drinkers have a 20% lower risk of stroke Coffee may cause mild increases in blood pressure, which usually diminish over time. Coffee drinkers do not have an increased risk of heart disease and have a slightly lower risk of stroke.

12. May Help You Live Longer Given that coffee drinkers are less likely to get many diseases, it makes sense that coffee could help you live longer. Several observational studies indicate that coffee drinkers have a lower risk of death. In two very large studies, drinking coffee was associated with a 20% reduced risk of death in men and a 26% decreased risk of death in women, over 18–24 years . This effect appears particularly strong in people with type 2 diabetes. In one 20-year study, individuals with diabetes who drank coffee had a 30% lower risk of death Several studies show that coffee drinkers live longer and have a lower risk of premature death.

13. The Biggest Source of Antioxidants in the Western Diet For people who eat a standard Western diet, coffee may be one of the healthiest aspects of their diet. That's because coffee is quite high in antioxidants. Studies show that many people get more antioxidants from coffee than from fruits and vegetables combined In fact, coffee may be one of the healthiest beverages on the planet. Coffee is rich in powerful antioxidants, and many people get more antioxidants from coffee than from fruits and veggies combined.

The Bottom Line Coffee is a highly popular beverage around the globe that boasts a number of impressive health benefits. Not only can your daily cup of joe help you feel more energized, burn fat and improve physical performance, it may also lower your risk of several conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, cancer and Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. In fact, coffee may even boost longevity. If you enjoy its taste and tolerate its caffeine content, don’t hesitate to pour yourself a cup or more throughout the day.

but many articles still try and say that coffee is bad for health .

i would only like to believe myself in this case and do what helps me to race through my journey ....

i have this quote in mind about success

"Success is not a destination.. success is a journey "

One of my favourite author from when i was 12 has rightly said

“As long as there was coffee in the world, how bad could things be?”

―Cassandra Clare,City of Ashes

I would like to conclude by saying that if u stop drinking coffee just because someone told you about its harmful effects there are many articles that nullify the fact that it is helpful .

so listen to your heart and follow it ......