…for breakfast
— I don’t recommend drinking strong, undiluted coffee on an empty stomach - it’s hard for the morning, and you may feel discomfort. Coffee has a very active effect on many digestive processes. The best “morning” drink, in my opinion, is cappuccino. This is what Russian “coffee lovers” most often drink in the morning. And don't forget the snack! A cappuccino and croissant is a great start to the day. And although at its core it is coffee with milk, this drink is unique. The pleasant feeling left after a cappuccino will not be given to you by any other drink. The lower lip touches the warm edge of the cup, and the upper lip touches the delicate coffee and milk foam... And people are enchanted by the cappuccino.
Which coffee is healthier, ground or instant?
On this page I decided to raise a topic that worries many people who want to eat healthy. These individuals usually wonder which coffee is healthier: ground or instant. And they often come to the conclusion that it is better not to use the latter at all. However, they act rashly, refusing an aromatic drink that can increase performance, relieve fatigue and lift their spirits.
Types of instant coffee. Which one is healthier?
Around the world, there are currently several technologies for producing aromatic coffee powder that is instantly soluble in boiling water. But the most common are two. In the first case, granules are created from an infusion prepared from coffee beans. The liquid is dried into a powder, which is then rolled into granules using hot steam. People familiar with the production technology of coffee granules claim that taste and smell enhancers are added to the latter. For this reason, fans of healthy food believe that this type of instant coffee is harmful, while ground coffee is healthier.
The newest technology for making coffee powder is called sublimation. The finished product looks like neat crystals with clear edges. Connoisseurs of the aromatic drink believe that only this type of instant coffee is of high quality. But they don’t think about whether it’s healthier than ground milk. After all, these people are attracted only by the strong similarity of freeze-dried coffee powder to the one that was created by grinding coffee beans.
Which type of ground coffee should you choose?
Before deciding which powder is best to use for your daily preparation of an aromatic drink, you should understand the types of ground coffee beans. There are a lot of them and they all vary greatly in both smell and taste. If you buy a cheap powder and decide to save money, you will probably regret it. After all, the liquid that comes out of it will have a not very pleasant smell and a sour, disgusting taste. Ground coffee of expensive varieties will be better and healthier. It doesn’t matter which one you choose, you won’t be able to make a mistake.
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Many connoisseurs of an invigorating drink choose Dallmayr. This variety is valued all over the world because it has an unforgettable smell and excellent taste. When you buy Dallmayr coffee powder, you can be sure that you will like it. Its fans believe that this variety is healthier than others. The drink made from powder sold under the name Lacomba Classimo Ground also has a good taste. The same can be said about Paulig. You will find out which one you like if you try each one. You can do this by purchasing aromatic powder in the online store https://www.ru.all.biz/ or trying coffee drinks of these brands in a cafe.
Useful qualities of coffee powder
Food quality activists claim that most varieties of instant coffee granules are created from substandard beans of the worst varieties. But this is not entirely true. Technologists of many companies producing coffee powder, caring about the image of their enterprise, look at what type of raw materials are used in production. But this does not stop activists in the movement for better food. Therefore, they advocate that chicory root, barley grains and acorns should not be added when creating instant coffee powder. But these supplements themselves are beneficial. Therefore, this type of instant coffee may be healthier than ground coffee. After all, it contains a minimum of substances that can narrow blood vessels and increase blood pressure. And it contains a certain amount of minerals and vitamins. To find out which coffee powder to choose, you should compare the qualities of its different varieties and types.
Nutritionists draw consumers' attention to the fact that ground coffee contains more caffeine than instant coffee. Therefore, the latter type can be used by hypertensive patients. But coffee granules, which generally do not contain caffeine, will be more beneficial for the health of such people. Typically, per hundred grams of aromatic powder there are about fifteen grams of protein and three and a half grams of fat. The calorie content of one hundred grams of coffee powder is within ninety-four kcal. Therefore, a drink that stimulates the nervous system can be consumed during a diet. Moreover, if a person on a diet needs to work a lot physically. However, in any case, you should not abuse this drink, so as not to cause disruptions in the body and provoke serious health problems.
Natural ground coffee contains enough useful substances. But soluble is not much inferior to it in their content. The composition of coffee powder includes the following substances: - vitamins B and PP; - iron; - potassium; - calcium; - caffeine. When thinking about which coffee powder to choose for yourself and your family, you need to bet on its high cost. Typically, expensive varieties contain more natural substances and a minimum of chemically produced food additives.
High-quality ground or instant coffee can have a stimulating effect on the physical body. The caffeine contained in the aromatic drink is very invigorating, so people who drink this drink in the morning usually quickly get into shape and immediately get to work as soon as they appear in the office. Individuals suffering from low blood pressure can get rid of the disease if they constantly drink coffee drink within reasonable limits. Which variety should be chosen for this depends on the preferences of the individual. But in any case, you need to focus on the quality of the product. More often than not, coffee granules produced by a famous company turn out to be healthier than those created by an unknown company.
What harm can a coffee drink cause?
Drinking instant or ground coffee every day, many people realize at some point that they are becoming addicted. Because of this, life without a fragrant drink becomes unbearable for them. But it is not cheap at all. Therefore, its fans, in order to save money, switch to cheap varieties. As a result, they get the dose of caffeine they need, but they stuff their bodies with harmful substances. Caffeine greatly constricts blood vessels, and unhealthy dietary supplements worsen this, resulting in increased blood pressure, which causes various side effects. Therefore, you need to think carefully about which variety to choose and identify which one is healthier. And it is better to drink a coffee drink no more than once every two to three days.
It's no secret that both ground and instant coffee can heat the body. As a result, the heart rate increases, affecting the functioning of many internal organs. Drinking coffee every day can cause frequent adrenaline rushes that are very difficult to get rid of. Blood vessels in the neck and head, narrowed by caffeine, can cause muscle cramps in the neck. In this case, it is useless to think about which type of coffee powder will be healthier. For this type of person, anything containing caffeine is harmful. If a coffee drink is chosen by a woman who is watching her figure, then ground coffee beans will be preferable. Preservatives and chemical additives contained in soluble granules can cause cellulite.
Can pregnant women drink coffee?
It is impossible to answer this question unambiguously. Some doctors consider the aromatic drink harmful, while others consider it beneficial. Nutritionists say that pregnant women with low blood pressure and weakness in the morning should drink instant coffee with milk. However, it is necessary to remember that ground will not suit them. The large amount of caffeine it contains can cause health problems in the unborn baby. When thinking about which variety to choose, a pregnant woman needs to remember that granules that do not contain caffeine at all will be healthier. But women suffering from edema can drink a coffee drink with caffeine, because the latter has a diuretic effect.
Can nursing mothers have coffee?
For women breastfeeding their children, there are different rules for drinking coffee. Due to the many chemical additives, instant coffee turns out to be harmful. Therefore, a woman should not use it all the time while she is feeding her child. But properly cooked ground, heavily diluted with milk or cream, turns out to be not so harmful and in some cases even beneficial. However, you should drink it no more than once a day. If a young mother is thinking about what type of coffee powder to choose, then she needs to look at expensive varieties, for example, on the website ru.all.biz. Most of those offered there are healthier than those sold in stores. A young mother should not save money when it comes to the health of her baby. Better yet, she should stop drinking this drink frequently. After all, the caffeine contained in it can cause neuroses, convulsions, adrenaline surges, excessive activity, insomnia and an allergic reaction in the baby.
Afterword
To answer the question - which coffee is healthier, ground or instant, you need to figure out who should drink it and for what purposes. After all, a coffee drink will be beneficial for some, but harmful for others. If you just like the smell of this drink and you are in excellent health, then allow yourself no more than a couple of times a week by brewing it in a coffee maker. In case you have developed an addiction to a coffee drink, you need to work on your habits by using granulated powder to create a drink. All lovers of the aromatic drink should remember that ground coffee beans of an expensive variety contain more useful substances than soluble granules. However, the use of the latter will not cause much harm to hypertensive patients, because the granules contain very little caffeine.
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…for dinner
— Espresso is good after dinner. Espresso is generally recognized as one of the best digestifs (drinks that are served at the end of a meal and contribute to its better absorption. - Editor's note). You ate too much - drank espresso - sleep well! At home, again, you can drink a big cup of coffee: filter coffee, etc.
In Russia, it is more common to drink tea after dinner, since Russia is still considered a “tea” country. But residents of “coffee” countries (for example, Italians) drink coffee from early morning until late at night. They drink in the morning to wake up, and late at night - after a noisy and long dinner - to sleep better. But coffee is even more popular in Scandinavian countries. And the people here look good, they have a normal complexion, and so on... This is about the harm or benefit of coffee.
…for dessert
— Irish, corretto, fredo are coffee drinks with some alcohol content that you can drink for dessert when you want to pamper yourself. Fredo time is still summer. It quenches thirst perfectly.
“I would like to note that there is a type of coffee that is better not to drink at all: neither in the morning, nor at lunch, nor in the evening,” adds Gleb Neveikin
. - This is stale coffee. Roasted grains “live” only a month and a half (the error depends on the roasting style and storage method). After all, coffee is rich in beneficial substances and essential oils, but they are all vulnerable and volatile - they are the ones that begin to deteriorate, so if the coffee has been gathering dust in the corner for six months, it is unlikely that there will be any benefit left in it.
I’ll share how to make a big cup of simply delicious coffee yourself. It's not difficult at all! Buy freshly roasted coarse beans from a coffee shop or coffee store near you (for a week - no more; keep in mind that it takes about 10-20 g per cup). Take a large cup, put a full tablespoon of freshly ground coffee in it, and fill it with hot water. You don't even need a spoon here—a trickle of water will stir the coffee. A crust forms on top of the drink. Wait 3-4 minutes, without covering the cup with anything, and break this crust with a spoon. That’s it – there’s a great cup of coffee in front of you.
Caffeine in ground and instant coffee
Natural coffee can be made from Arabica or Robusta beans. Arabica has less caffeine, Robusta has more (but lacks many useful substances). Instant is all made from robusta, and one would assume that it would have more caffeine. But this is not true: during digestion, only about 50% of the caffeine is separated from the beans, so in any case, there will be less of it in the soluble version.
On average, a cup of coffee made from a spoonful of ground beans contains 95 mg of caffeine, and a cup of instant coffee (1 spoon) contains 27 mg. The numbers are approximate, since much varies depending on the specific brand and cooking method, but they give an idea of the approximate ratio. If you need to cheer up, you should definitely give preference to natural ones.
Sometimes there are arguments that instant coffee has less calories. Only 2-3 calories per cup. At the same time, ground has 5-6 calories. There is a difference, but it is insignificant for the body, and it is impossible to gain weight from a natural drink.
What to do if caffeine no longer gives you the boost?
- The effect of caffeine becomes weaker and weaker over time - caffeine is addictive. At a certain point, coffee may completely stop providing a tonic effect. Then it is recommended not to drink caffeine-containing drinks for two weeks, sleep more, and take a contrast shower. If people limit their coffee intake for a couple of weeks, then a small cup of this drink will have a big effect on them. Even marathon runners stop drinking coffee before the competition, and drink only one cup of espresso on race day. And this cup greatly tones them.
This is explained by the fact that caffeine does not allow the nervous system to rest. Sooner or later, she begins to work worse and comes to a semi-exhausted state. And the more the NS is depleted, the longer it will take to recover: a person with a depleted NS needs to add another hour or two to the usual sleep time.
By the way, there is a myth circulating on the Internet that there is a relationship between the level of cortisol in the human body (a hormone that is produced when a person is stressed, when he is tense, when he has not eaten for about a day) and the effect of caffeine. Allegedly, the degree of effectiveness of coffee may depend on the level of cortisol. So: this is nothing more than a myth. Cortisol and caffeine have different zones of action.
Detailed results of the Roskachestvo study of coffee machines are available HERE
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