Coffee Myths: Is coffee good for your health? There are many misconceptions regarding it. Some doctors say that it is good while some says that it is bad, as its ingredients are harmful to the body. This video lays focus on a well-known doctor Dr. Saurabh Sethi MD MPH who exposes coffee myths.
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What Coffee Myths Does Doctor Expose?
As per medical research, coffee is a good breakfast drink provided you take it with protein and healthy fats. But you should not take it on an empty stomach. The second question that arises is: Is it good for fatty liver? Yes, it is food for it but in moderation. It lowers fatty liver and fibrosis risk. The third question that arises is: Does it raise blood sugar? The answer to this question is negative. Plain coffee does not spike blood sugar. The fourth question that arises is: Is it good for belly fat or weight loss? The answer is affirmative. But it supports it indirectly. It can reduce appetite for short term and improve insulin sensitivity.
Second Part Of Coffee Myth
The fifth question that arises is: Does coffee raise cholesterol? Unfiltered coffee can raise LDL slightly. The sixth question that arises is: which is better and healthier—pressed or filtered? Filtered is healthier as paper filters remove cholesterol raising compound. The seventh question that arises is: which coffees are pressed? They include French Press, Espresso, Turkish Coffee, and South Indian Filter Coffee. The eighth question that arises is: Do they cause bloating or acidity? It depends on the condition but you should not take it on an empty stomach. If you are sensitive, you should avoid it.
Third Part Of Coffee Myth
The eighth question that arises is: Does it lower cancer risk? The answer to this question is affirmative. It does lower liver and colon cancer risk. The ninth question that arises is: which is the best way to drink coffee? The best way to drink coffee is paper filtered, plain or with a splash of milk. You should avoid sugary syrups. The tenth question that arises is: how much to drink? You can drink 1-3 cups a day. The eleventh question that arises is: when to drink it? You should drink at least 6-8 hours before bedtime.
This video has been taken from the doctor.sethi Instagram account. It has received 1148 likes and many comments from viewers.
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