Say yes to coffee in summer: discover all its benefits!

It's summer, it's hot, but for coffee lovers, a steaming cup is a timeless treat. Coffee enthusiasts, in fact, want to drink it no matter the temperature outside; and drinking coffee in the summer isn't harmful. Quite the opposite. A cup of coffee first thing in the morning or after lunch is ideal, even in summer. Coffee and heat go hand in hand, as caffeine helps us regain energy and overcome the fatigue that comes from sweating and restless nights due to the heat.

Coffee also helps replenish the body's essential minerals and antioxidants. It also stimulates brain activity, which, like other organs, can be fatigued by intense heat. Caffeine intake is also a good remedy for low blood pressure, thus helping to avoid dizziness and fainting due to high temperatures. Of course, this doesn't mean we can overdo it with coffee: coffee and hot drinks are good together only if the amount of caffeine is moderate, otherwise we could experience adverse effects on our health.

Summer Coffee Myths Debunked

It's a popular belief that coffee causes dehydration. This belief, in fact, isn't supported by scientific studies. On the contrary, studies show that drinking coffee doesn't change our health.
Thermal and water balance. There are several studies, such as a 2000 study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, which shows that the subjects involved, regular coffee drinkers, did not suffer negative effects on their hydration. Another 2014 study from the University of Birmingham (published in Plos One) explains how a moderate amount of coffee contributes to hydration balance. Athletes, in particular, can therefore rest assured and dismiss suggestions to avoid drinking coffee in the summer as unfounded. In fact, it seems that stopping its intake leads to a decline in performance. Therefore, even in the summer, you can drink coffee. Unless there are contraindications, the moderate daily dose that is part of a balanced diet
balanced corresponds to approximately 400 mg of caffeine per day (4-5 cups).

Hot or cold coffee in summer?

To relieve the heat and avoid worsening the summer heat, many people decide to forgo the pleasure of hot espresso and opt for alternative drinks, such as coffee creamers and iced coffee. But if you prefer the intense aroma of espresso, there's no need to give up the pleasure of drinking this hot beverage. Cold or iced drinks offer a momentary pleasure. Drinking a small
A large amount of cold coffee has a cooling effect that fades after a few moments. While hot drinks help the body better manage its internal temperature, increasing sweating. This means that, contrary to popular belief, it is hot coffee that has a cooling effect and provides relief in hot weather!

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