Coffee and heart disease

Coffee is among the most commonly consumed beverages in the United States and is the main source of caffeine intake among adults.

Regular coffee consumption has been associated with a lower risk of Type 2 diabetes mellitus and other cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity and depression.

A Harvard University study published in Circulation in 2015 found that people who drank three to five cups of coffee daily were less likely to die prematurely from any cause.

The study also found that they were specifically less likely to die from heart disease and stroke compared to people who drank little or no coffee. And drinking more than five cups of coffee per day didn’t favourably affect risk of death.

An analysis published in 2013 in Circulation compiled the results of 36 studies on coffee that included more than one million patients. Researchers concluded that people who drank coffee in moderation were significantly less likely to develop cardiovascular disease than those who didn’t drink coffee.

A newly published study (2015) of South Korean coffee consumers found moderate drinkers are less likely to have signs of blocked arteries than people who drank no coffee — or those who drank five or more cups a day.

The study’s participants who consumed between 3 and 4 cups of coffee per day had the lowest risk of clogged arteries developing, Dr. Yoosoo Chang of Kangbuk Samsung Hospital in Seoul and colleagues found.
Coffee and heart disease

Black tea health benefits

Both green tea and black tea are products of the Camellia sinensis plant, and studies show that black tea has many of the same benefits that green tea has.

Black teas are produced by withering, cutting, rolling, fermenting and drying of tea leaves. The drink is red in color with an astringent taste. Black tea accounts for about 95% of the world market.

Generalizations have been made that black tea offers more benefits for heart health and digestion, while green tea does more to protect the body against developing cancer.

Black tea strengthens the immune system with bacteria-fighting antioxidants. Black tea antioxidants and other compounds are beneficial for blood vessels and as anti-inflammatory compound

Habitual consumption of black tea has resulted in lower blood levels of total cholesterol by 6.5% and LDL cholesterol by 11.1% in humans (J Nutr. 2003 Oct;133(10):3298S-3302S).
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Black tea reduced the risk of heart disease and reduced the risk of stroke. It was reported that consumption of black tea can reduced the risk of cardiovascular diseases, especially atherosclerosis.

Black tea promotes blood flows to the brain, and improves mental focus and concentration.
Black tea health benefits

Ginger Tea

Ginger Tea
Ginger tea preparations are among the most popular ways to take ginger. To make the tea, boil 10 grams of chopped fresh ginger (about a quarter inch slice) and add stevia to sweeten it, as desired. Some people find the ginger brews better if they allow the chopped ginger to dry out slightly before using it (by keep a bag of ginger slices in refrigerator). Once finished drinking the tea, eat the ginger that remains.

Among the benefits of ginger:

• Relief muscle or joint pain
  
• Decrease nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
  
• Increased thermogenesis
  
• Relief of migraine headaches
  
• Disequilibrium
  
• Increased blood pressure
  
• Decreased risk of heart disease
  

Ginger Tea