Posted on March 4, 2010.
The coffee and soy milk ...? coffee is bad for you?
Instead of milk and sugar, would it be better to use so sweet soy milk chocolate?
ingestion of coffee is on average about one third that of tap water in North America and in Europe [1]. Globally, 6.7 million tons of coffee were produced annually in 1998-2000, the forecast is a rise to 7 million tonnes annually by 2010 [72].
Scientific studies have examined the relationship between coffee consumption and a variety of medical conditions. The results are conflicting as to whether coffee has advantages for health, and the results are also conflicting regarding negative effects of coffee consumption [8].
Coffee consumption was associated with reduction of breast size [73] and taking hits regular caffeine reduce the risk of breast cancer [74]. Coffee seems to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, heart disease, diabetes mellitus type 2, liver cirrhosis [75], and gout. It increases the risk of acid reflux and associated diseases. [76] Some health effects of coffee are due to its caffeine content, because the benefits are only observed in those who drank caffeinated coffee, while others appear to be due to other components. [77] For example, the antioxidants in coffee prevent free radicals cause damage to cells. [78].
Drinking coffee can cause iron deficiency anemia in mothers and infants. [79] Coffee also interferes with the absorption of additional iron [80].
Over 1,000 chemicals have been reported in roasted coffee: more than half of those tested (19/28) are carcinogenic in rodents [81]. Negative health effects of coffee are often attributed to its caffeine content. Research suggests that drinking caffeinated coffee can cause a temporary increase in the stiffening of arterial walls [82]. Coffee is no longer considered a risk factor for coronary heart disease [83]. Some studies suggest it may have a mixed effect on short-term memory, improving information when it should be recalled is related to the current train of thought, but it is more difficult to remember information independently. [84] Approximately 10% of those with moderate consumption daily (235 mg per day) reported increased depression and anxiety when caffeine was withdrawn, [85] and about 15% of the population in general have adopted caffeine use completely, citing concern about health and unpleasant side effects [86].
[Edit] Caffeine
caffeine molecule
Depending on the type of coffee and the method of preparation, the caffeine content of a single serving can vary greatly. On average, a single cup of coffee in about 207 ml (7 fluid ounces) or a single shot of espresso of about 30 ml (1 oz) can be expected to contain the following amounts of caffeine, [87] [88] [89] [90]
* Drip coffee: 115-175 mg (0.56 to 0.85 mg / ml)
Espresso *: 60 mg (2 mg / ml)
* Brewed / Pressed: 80-135 mg (0.39 to 0.65 mg / ml)
* Instant: 65-100 mg (0.31 to 0.48 mg / ml)
* Decaf, brewed: 3-4 mg
* Decaf, instant: 2-3 mg.
Everything consumed in excess is bad for you - the coffee in moderation is OK for most healthy people.
Read the label on the soy milk and you will see he also added sugar already. So you're not really save on carbohydrates using soy milk instead of milk and sugar in your coffee.
However, if you do something like a latte or mocha - the quantity of milk and sugar that you add should be minimal anyway.