Coffee : A Strong Anti-Oxidant Than Tea !..

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Coffee : A Strong Anti-Oxidant Than Tea !..
« on: December 28, 2008, 01:04:44 PM »
A quote from : http://www.nestle.pk/wellness/buzz-on-cofee.aspx
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BUZZ on Coffee !!...

Coffee has as many moods as it does flavours. For many, it is what gets the day started, a direct shot of robust alertness. A cup of coffee at breakfast with a newspaper, or a shout out for coffee as you set foot in the office. That is the stimulating and wake-me-up side to coffee. It is what puts the kick in your cup and your day!

Coffee is the sociable, happening beverage, the IT beverage. A chance for friends meeting up to unwind cut loose and have fun.

We’re not quite done yet. This is just the social side to coffee. In fact, coffee actually offers many health benefits that most of us have not heard of.

JAAGO yaar! Wake-up man!

Scientific studies have shown that the caffeine in coffee not only increases your level of alertness when you are tired or jetlagged, it also helps increase endurance and reduces the sensation of fatigue.

Just a little bit of caffeine, about 90mg (equivalent to about one small cup of coffee) will help improve exercise performance without unwanted side effects. You will even feel less fatigued!

Get started!

It's the day before the exam and the words in your textbook are starting to run into each other. Well, there is good news for students: it is not just your body that revs up with a cup or two, coffee also helps improve your alertness and short-term memory.

Coffee is great for helping you concentrate on boring material since the energy boost will help you make the best of it. You can process information more easily, and get focussed on your main task. However drinking more will result in over-stimulation that may impair learning and attention, so do not over indulge.

So if your concentration starts fading, take a coffee break. Just make sure it is not the night before the big exam: you will need your sleep!

Thumbs up for coffee!

Latest scientific evidence indicates that in moderation (2-4 cups a day), coffee not only does not harm your health; it may even be good for you!

Studies have shown that coffee may help in:

[bgcolor=#ffff00]• Protecting against Parkinson's disease

• Help your liver function better [/bgcolor]

What's more, research has shown that coffee has significantly more antioxidant activity than cocoa, green tea, black tea or herbal teas. And antioxidants are proven to reduce the chances of getting cancer, heart disease and the effects of aging, besides reinforcing the effectiveness of our immune system.


Best Regards
Take Care
Umair
« Last Edit: December 28, 2008, 01:19:34 PM by nice friend »
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Re: Coffee : A Strong Anti-Oxidant Than Tea !..
« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2008, 01:38:35 PM »
As some of you people know that Coffee is my Taste & Style , soo i searched about coffe and found that Coffe is much better Anti-Oxidant than Tea ... soo one more reason to choose Coffee over Tea ...

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Everybody knows that coffee helps us stay alert and overcome drowsiness. But coffee is more than just giving you a boost, it also has more complex and beneficial effects on health, and this is what this section is all about.

Coffee and your Body
•  How coffee helps you to improve performance
•  How coffee helps your endurance
•  How coffee helps reduces the sensation of tiredness


Coffee and your Mind
•  How coffee and caffeine have the ability to enhance our short term memory and mental performance
•  How coffee helps to improve alertness, attention and your learning abilities
•  How coffee helps your energy 

Health and Coffee
•  How antioxidants, present in coffee, help protect against free radicals that are implicated in cancer, heart disease and ageing
•  How coffee consumption decreases the risk of diseases such as Parkinson's 
•   How coffee plays a positive role in liver function

Best Regards
Take Care
Umair
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Sometimes , He breaks our heart to make us whole.
Sometimes , He sends us pain so we can be stronger.
Sometimes , He sends us failure so we can be humble.
Sometimes , He sends us illness so we can take better care of our selves.
Sometimes , He takes everything away from us so we can learn the value of everything we have.

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Re: Coffee : A Strong Anti-Oxidant Than Tea !..
« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2008, 05:54:57 PM »
Umair, I wouldn't rely heavily on information provided by the coffee companies themselves. As far as thalassemia is concerned, tea is much better than coffee because it contains significant amounts of tannin which inhibits iron absorption.

Know your sources. The absolute worst sources of information will be self serving articles by manufacturers.
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« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2008, 08:05:55 PM »
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Tea versus Coffee
Tea :
usually boasts it's incredible health benefits. Sure, there might be scientific proof that green tea is good for you, but it isn't a universal cure or anything like that as some "studies" claim! In fact, you need to drink no less than five cups of green tea a day for it's antioxidant benefits to really kick in.

Coffee,
on the other hand, flaunts it's ability to energize. It's usually associated with hard working people; the popular image is that you can't actually work without having a cup of hot coffee in the morning. The truth is, however, that if you drink it regularly, your body gets used to the caffeine and you don't get any more alert (even if you might feel more awake). Then of course like with all popular products, there are some studies that even claim the health benefits of coffee! I suggest you take these with a grain of salt, as there are many contradicting ones and it's unclear to an average person which studies are real and which are bought by the corporations.

This advice could be applied to both sides. Choose the brew you prefer and don't jump at any new study result or marketing gimmick. [bgcolor=#fff500]Note, however, that coffee indeed has more caffeine than green or black tea, and as a result, stronger energizing properties.[/bgcolor]

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Drink to Your Health
Coffee as Health Food?


Report Supplied by the National Coffee Association of the USA

When does a menu item become a health food? While there’s no simple answer, 19,000 primarily positive scientific studies surely meet even the toughest criteria. Coffee has been through the scientific ringer, you might say, and almost invariably has come out with flying colors. Over the past few decades, not only have old myths about coffee gone the way of the Edsel, but significant positive health benefits have been uncovered through intense and exacting scientific inquiry. Existing evidence suggests that coffee may simply need to update its image to match the facts.

Antioxidant Powerhouse
[bgcolor=#ffff00]Probably the best kept secret about coffee is that it delivers more antioxidants than even the latest antioxidant bellwether, green tea. Green coffee beans contain about 1,000 antioxidants, and the brewing process adds 300 more. The roasting process, by the way, creates its own set of healthful compounds which, like some antioxidants, are unique to coffee alone.

Coffee, in fact, has four times the antioxidant content of green tea, according to a study conducted in Switzerland by the Nestle Research Center and recently published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. The study found that coffee also outruns cocoa, herbal teas and red wine. Of course, precise antioxidant content varies from cup to cup, depending on the type of bean (Robustas have twice the antioxidants of Arabicas, although the difference is reduced in the roasting process) and the level of “solubles” in the cup, determined by the brewing method, time and amount of coffee used.

The health benefits of antioxidants are broad, since the compounds neutralize errant molecules known as “free radicals.” These electrically unbalanced cells kill healthy cells as they try to stabilize themselves by robbing sub-atomic particles. This process has been implicated in premature aging, cardiovascular disease, degenerative brain disorders, cancer, cataracts, the decline of the immune and nervous system, and other health problems[/bgcolor]

Type II Diabetes
Just a few weeks ago, there was significant media attention surrounding a Harvard School of Public Health study that established a firm link between coffee and the prevention of Type II, or “adult-onset,” diabetes. The largest study of its kind ever conducted, it tracked 125,000 people over a period of 12 to 18 years, and found that the risk of developing diabetes could be cut in half in men and reduced by 30% in women.

Results also suggested that unique coffee compounds contribute to the beneficial effect. Other caffeinated beverages did not offer the same level of protection, and decaffeinated coffee provided lesser protection, while decaffeinated tea offered none.

The research also showed that the more coffee one drinks, the greater the protection. Men who drank six or more cups a day reduced their diabetes risk by 54%, four to five cups by 29% and one to three by 7%. In women, the figures were, respectively, 29%, 30% and 1%. Results were adjusted to offset other risk factors such as age, weight and exercise, and so coffee drinking was isolated as the cause of the benefit.

Colon Cancer
Another coffee compound has been shown to reduce the risk of colon cancer. While scientists had long suspected a connection between coffee and cancer protection, last fall German researchers identified the link. A powerful antioxidant found almost exclusively in coffee, methylpyridinium, boosts blood enzymes widely believed to protect against colon cancer. Methylpyridinium is formed in the roasting process from a chemical found naturally in coffee beans. The stronger the coffee, the study also found, the higher the level of the compound, with darker roasts containing two to three times more than medium roasts.

Parkinson’s Disease
At least six independent studies have confirmed a link between coffee drinking and the prevention of Parkinson’s Disease. The research shows that people who drink coffee on a regular basis are 60 to 80% less likely to develop Parkinson’s. Three of the studies also show that the more they drink, the lower the risk.

Performance Booster
Research has also proved that, in addition to protecting against disease, coffee has a positive functional impact on an array of human activities. A study published in Current Sports Medicine Reports found that the caffeine in coffee improves performance and endurance during prolonged, exhaustive exercise. To a lesser extent, it also boosts short-term, high-intensity athletic performance, as well as enhances concentration, reduces fatigue and heightens alertness. The reason lies in caffeine’s effect on brain receptors, enabling better energy uptake.

A Brazilian study has determined that drinking a few cups of coffee a day will also increase male fertility. According to scientists at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, the caffeine in coffee appears to increase sperm “motility,” that is, the speed at which they move. Since sperm “hyperactivity” is critical to fertilization, heightened motility increases the odds of pregnancy.

Other studies have shown that coffee and caffeine also have a positive influence on mental function. Coffee increases alertness and improves performance on tests of mental function.

Other Benefits
Research continues every day on coffee, caffeine and health. Hundreds of new studies are published every month by scientists and research institutes around the world. In fact, the NCA’s Scientific Advisory Group (SAG), a committee of scientists, doctors and serious students of health issues, monitors and analyzes the scientific literature on a regular basis. SAG also selectively funds promising research proposals for completion.

The literature reveals many other benefits of coffee drinking as well. Coffee consumption has been proven to cut the risk of liver cirrhosis by 80%, to help manage asthma and even control attacks when medication is unavailable, and in moderation to decrease the risk of developing acute coronary disease. It’s also shown that coffee can stop a headache, boost mood, prevent cavities, and even offset damage of smoking and heavy alcohol intake.

“Overall, the research shows that coffee is far more healthful than it is harmful,” says Tom DePaulis, PhD, research scientist at Vanderbilt University’s Institute for Coffee Studies. “For most people, very little bad comes from drinking it, but a lot of good.”


Hi Andy :
this quote is not from a coffee company , soo do you still think that its not reliable source , i will try my best to find more link to proove wat i have posted up here ....  please keep me telling about wat u think and your opinion ... your mean alot for me ... soo please keep me telling about your opinion and keep correcting if i m wrong . i will b realy happy.. wat i post here is not a final decision , i post's research here to discuss abt that and to to make the decision abt that after discussing abt those materials ... soo please keep having your say ....

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« Last Edit: December 28, 2008, 08:14:12 PM by nice friend »
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Sometimes , He sends us illness so we can take better care of our selves.
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Re: Coffee : A Strong Anti-Oxidant Than Tea !..
« Reply #4 on: December 28, 2008, 08:18:14 PM »
Umair, any industry will promote their own products. It would be just as easy to find sites that claim that coffee causes harm. ( http://food-facts.suite101.com/article.cfm/adverse_effects_of_coffee_drinking ) You are ignoring the wealth of research about tea and thalassemia that shows tea to be superior to coffee in terms of being an antioxidant and also as an iron inhibitor. This latter is the main reason tea is recommended. I have heard many thalassemia specialists recommend tea but never coffee.

By the way, we have previously talked extensively about antioxidants and their value in countless posts and have held little A up as an example of the good health that can be achieved by taking anitoxidants, even in the face of iron overload.
Andy

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Re: Coffee : A Strong Anti-Oxidant Than Tea !..
« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2009, 04:14:10 PM »
jo bhi hai best i dnt know but jago aur jagao nescafe pelao :wink     
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« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2009, 08:02:29 PM »
DJ,
Buddy , final decissin was taken that Tea is bettter than coffe bcoze :
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You are ignoring the wealth of research about tea and thalassemia that shows tea to be superior to coffee in terms of being an antioxidant and also as an iron inhibitor
Tea is An  Anti-oxidant + Iron inhibitor ....

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Umair
Sometimes , God breaks our spirit to save our soul.
Sometimes , He breaks our heart to make us whole.
Sometimes , He sends us pain so we can be stronger.
Sometimes , He sends us failure so we can be humble.
Sometimes , He sends us illness so we can take better care of our selves.
Sometimes , He takes everything away from us so we can learn the value of everything we have.

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Re: Coffee : A Strong Anti-Oxidant Than Tea !..
« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2012, 11:05:23 PM »
i  have   alpha  thalassemia  minor  and  i  prefer to  drink   tea i  have   given  up all coffee  and coffee  products  for  four  years ....two  cups  of   coffee  can  take  all  the  iron  out  of  my  body   so  i  stay  away  from  coffee  its  the  most  dangerous  drink  for  me......i  have  about  7  to  10  cups  of  tea   per  day  and  about  2  litres  of  water  threw  out  the  day   ....i  stay  away  from  coca  cola  and  soda  drinks  and  high  sugar  juices....i  basically  just  drink  tea  and  water  i  also  drink  about  4  cups  of  green  tea  a  day  too  about  every  two  months  ill  have  1  bottle  of  guiness  or  stout  750ml    i  prefer  tea  x-out  coffee  for  me  coffee  makes  me  real  sick  adios  amigos

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« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2012, 11:26:29 PM »
Thank you for your experiences based advice. I also drink water and tea almost exclusively. Staying well hydrated is one of the best things you can do for yourself.
Andy

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