Arabic coffee on Eid al-Adha between benefits and harms

Weather of Arabia - Arabic coffee, is the first hospitality on any occasion in our Arab world, especially during the festive period, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. In our topic, we will discuss together the benefits and harms of Arabic coffee .

Ms. Manal Sonbol (Dietitian) explained that the benefits of coffee may outweigh its harms, but ensure that it is consumed in moderation, from one to three or four cups as a maximum per day. The benefits and harms of Arabic coffee can be summarized in the following points:

• The presence of caffeine in coffee activates the nervous system and helps to resist drowsiness and reduce excessive appetite, so it is useful in losing weight, and caffeine reduces muscle pain during exercise because it strengthens their contraction and stimulates the process of saving energy for them.

• The richness of coffee beans in antioxidants works to reduce harmful substances (free radicals) that cause cancerous tumors, which weaken immunity and cause heart and arterial diseases.

• Among the benefits of coffee is also working to increase the sensitivity of the body to insulin, as insulin will work more efficiently in reducing sugar when drinking coffee, and this is important for patients with type 2 diabetes and those who complain of obesity.

• Drinking coffee contributes to reducing liver enzymes, as coffee prevents cirrhosis and liver cancer, reduces the risk of stroke, and has positive effects on many other diseases such as Parkinson's disease.

• The benefits of coffee can be increased by adding cardamom or some other flavorings such as ginger, cinnamon, cloves or saffron, to give it a distinctive taste and flavor.

• Consuming coffee in excess of the permissible limits leads to damage and health complications, such as insomnia at night, increased heartburn, increased symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, high blood pressure and increased heart rate.