Coffee
Coffee is rich in antioxidants and caffeine, offering several health benefits. It improves insulin sensitivity, making it beneficial for managing Type 2 Diabetes, while also supporting liver function by reducing inflammation and preventing fat buildup in the liver. Additionally, the caffeine in coffee helps alleviate migraines by constricting blood vessels and reducing headache symptoms. However, due to its caffeine content, coffee may cause insomnia, and anxiety, or negatively affect individuals with hypertension if consumed in excess.
| AREAS – MASL | RICH IN |
| 800 – 2200 MASL – AMAZONAS – AYACUCHO – CAJAMARCA – CUSCO – HUANCAVELICA – HUANUCO – JUNIN – LA LIBERTAD – LAMBAYEQUE – LORETO – MADRE DE DIOS – PASCO – PIURA – PUNO – SAN MARTIN – UCAYALI | – Antioxidants – Caffeine |
| BENEFITS | CONTRAINDICATIONS |
| Coffee benefits Type 2 Diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity and helping regulate blood sugar levels due to its antioxidant properties. It also supports individuals with fatty liver by reducing inflammation and preventing fat buildup in the liver, promoting better liver function. For migraines, the caffeine in coffee helps constrict blood vessels, relieving headache symptoms and reducing the severity of migraines. Overall, coffee’s unique compounds support metabolic health, liver function, and headache relief. | Coffee consumption can cause insomnia, anxiety, and may negatively impact individuals with hypertension due to its caffeine content. |
RECIPE – Coffee-Cinnamon Smoothie
Ingredients
Instructions
- Brew the Coffee: Brew half a cup of coffee and allow it to cool.
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the cooled coffee, almond milk, cinnamon, turmeric, frozen banana, chia seeds, and honey or stevia (if using).
- Add Ice: Add ice cubes for a cold, refreshing drink, and blend until smooth.
- Serve: Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
- This smoothie combines the antioxidant properties of coffee with cinnamon to help manage blood sugar levels for Type 2 Diabetes, support liver function for individuals with fatty liver, and alleviate migraines due to coffee’s ability to improve blood flow and reduce headache symptoms.