Just perfect. The easiest way to enjoy morning coffee can protect you from cardiovascular disease and cancer
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This popular adage says it well: each head is a world and when it comes to coffee more , genres are broken in tastes and everyone has their Favorite way to prepare coffee. The truth is that there are countless studies and research papers , in which the medicinal properties of coffee . Considered one of the natural stimulants most popular and consumed around the world, coffee is not only the perfect ally to wake up and be more lucid in the morning ; can be a great health ally.
When it comes to benefits, the coffee customs of the Italians come to light. In a way there is no secret that in Italy love to drink strong coffee , that is to say with the highest possible caffeine content and that is why its presentation of favorite coffee , it will always be the espresso. It has been proven that this habit is not only related to a immense stimulating power than improves physical and mental performance. There is a new study that proves the exceptional benefits of drinking espresso coffee for health. Specifically, drink an espresso coffee every morning is associated as a great agent in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and certain types of cancer , therefore researchers relate it as a habit that helps live for longer.
The study is the most recent, it was published last 31 from December to 2020 in The Journal of Nutrition and the research work analyzes the relationship between 15. 487 people and their intake daily coffee “Italian style” , also known as espresso. It is a very relevant study as it is based on two key factors: a high participation rate and studies a long period of time , which makes the results more accurate. It should be mentioned that at the beginning of the experiment none of the participants had cardiovascular disease or any type of cancer , the candidates drank around 31 ml or more of espresso coffee every day for more than eight years. The results were overwhelming: scientists found that compared to candidates that did not drink coffee , only the habit of consuming three to four espresso shots per day was associated with a lower risk of mortality for all causes and specifically for cardiovascular diseases. Awesome! Researchers believe that these wonderful medicinal effects , are due to a specific compound named NTproBNP.
As in everything they exist different ways to enjoy coffee and it is true that Italians also usually add milk in the form of delicious and fluffy cappuccinos, caffè lattes or latte macchiatos , however, his consumption of espresso coffee is outstanding. Not in vain Italy is considered “the country of espresso par excellence” , there is data that confirms a annual consumption per person of 6 kilos.
He espresso is a preparation originating in Italy , which is characterized by its quick preparation and for being a coffee that carries a flavor and texture more concentrated. A espresso coffee , has the peculiarity of being very finely ground and through which a a certain amount of water whose temperature is close to boiling point. Best of all, espresso coffee is one of the versions that most allows us to obtain the rest of the therapeutic benefits offered by coffee, since in principle it is one of the versions more low in calories.
Now you know: if you consider yourself a loyal coffee lover and in a certain way do not survive the morning without a cup, the best alternative to protect cardiovascular health , prevent chronic conditions and live longer or, is to change for espresso coffee. Among the most popular presentations are:
- Simple espresso , simple or espresso : The extraction of 30 ml of beverage from 7 grams ground coffee , with water to 88 ° C, 9 bars of pressure and in a time of 25 seconds.
- Double espresso or
- doppio
: As the name implies, it is a double espresso. It arises from the extraction of coffee from approximately 14 grams of ground coffee , in a time between 20 and 30 seconds, obtaining 60 milliliters of drink. - Short espresso or ristretto : It is the smallest and most concentrated presentation, it is obtained from of 7.5 grams of ground coffee in a time between 20 and 20 seconds giving an extraction of 20 milliliters . Because less water passes for the same amount of coffee, a more concentrated drink is obtained. According to Italians it is described as “poco ma buono” (little but good).
- Long espresso or lungo : It is the lightest version in terms of concentration, approximately 7.5 grams of coffee are used and impersonate 60 milliliters of water , extracting it in a time between 30 and 40 according two. It is an espresso diluted with a little more water, but more concentrated than the typical American coffee.
- Espresso cut or macchiato : It is the only version of espresso in which an additional element is added, since it is mixed with 10 to 15 milliliters of hot or cold milk . It is a good alternative for those who have some gastrointestinal disorder , since milk makes less acidic.