The Power Of

Coffee
By,
Leonna Dail
2014679038
ED242-Bachelor in Education
(Hons.) Education in Art and Design

INTRODUCTION
Coffee is the most popular beverage in the
world. It contains stimulant caffeine and
antioxidant that Inhibit inflammation and
reduce risk of disease.

(Demmig-Adams,2007; Frost, Carlsen & Blomhoff,2006)

HEALTH BENEFITS OF COFFEE

1.0 Prevent Illnesses
1.1 Lower Risk Of Alzheimers
i. Coffee, a major dietary antioxidants action and caffeine
compound.
ii. Associated with various aspects of mental health and
brain function

1.2 Lower Risk of Type II Diabetes

i. Can reduce glucose intake
ii. Help decrease epidemic disease
((Wyatt et al., 2004; Maria, Mendonca & Schwarzschild et al., 2002; Kempf, 2010; DemmigAdams, 2007)

2.0 Boost Mental Health

2.1 Help To Stay Focus
i. Caffeine acts as adenosine antagonist
ii. Improve alertness and enhance concentration

2.2 Help to Fight Depression

i.

Contains powerful antioxidant which is beneficial in

reducing stress in brain.
ii. More coffee consumption will decrease the
depression

(Kaplan, 1992; Lucas M. et al., 2011; Santos R, Hunter T, Lima D, 2014)

3.0 Enhance Energy

3.1 help to improve physical performance
i.
ii.

Low doses increase exercise tolerance, exercise for

longer period.
Improve athletic performance

3.2 Help in weight loss

i.

ii.

Contains biologically active compounds other than

caffeine.
Increases lypotic rate
(Notarius et al., 2006; MacIntosh & Wright, 1995; Pasman et al., 1995);Demmig
Adams,2007; Hollands & Cawthorne, 1981)

CONCLUSION
Coffee is not a harmful habit but it is beneficial
for most people.

(Demmig-Adams, 2007)