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Introduction

For this presentation we will be looking into coffee’s effects on our health mentally, physically and socially and whether or not

these effects are beneficial to our well being.We will also be looking at coffee alternatives, and how coffee is

made.

Purpose ➟ Coffee’s main purpose is as a primary trading commodity,

one which is globally in demand for consumption.

➟ Coffee is the world’s leading beverage and is consumed on a daily basis by over 2./3’s of the world’s population.

➟ This popular beverage contains caffeine which is a stimulant or drug

which influences the chemicals associated with sleep.

How it Effects The Brain

➟ The energy boost comes from the receptors binding with the caffeine rather than the adenosine.

➟ Because of this we gain an energy boost 5 minutes later.

➟ This energy boost also gives you a stronger ability to focus.

Coffee affects the brain in many ways, mostly regarding our energy levels.

Positive Effects ➟ Coffee is one of the most commonly

consumed beverages. ➟ The caffeine in this coffee is the most

widely used substance on the planet. ➟ Coffee is often used for an energy boost

and some people drink it just because it tastes good.

➟ Coffee has many health benefits, some of which have been discovered within the last 10 years.

Benefit #1➟ Coffee has been proven to improve your

memory.

➟ Research done by the John Hopkins University has proven that a 200mg caffeine pill boosts

memory solidification.

Benefit #2

➟ Studies have shown that coffee consumption can protect against Parkinson's disease, type 2 diabetes and liver diseases.

➟ This includes liver cancer.

Benefit #3

➟ Consuming a combination of caffeine and carbs has been proven to help with

weight loss.

➟ Caffeine has also been proven to help relieve workout pains by 48%.

Benefit #4➟ Research has show that coffee drinkers are less

likely to commit suicide.

➟ The science behind this is that caffeine increases dopamine, a chemical in the brain which helps

prevent depression.

Negative Effects Some temporary effects of

coffee are:➟ Nervousness➟ Restlessness➟ Irritability➟ Stomach lurching➟ Rapid heartbeat ➟ Muscle tremors.

If you’re not

shaking you need another

cup!

Pregnancy Coffee’s effects on pregnant women:➟ Australian Drug Organisation ➟ Food Standards agency

➟ limit their coffee intake to 200 mg

Children Will Suffer From Caffeine Withdrawal Symptoms Such As:➟ Headache➟ Sleepiness➟ Short Tempers ➟ lethargy- being interested in a number

of activities or being too lazy and unmotivated. ➟ Depression

How Does It Act As A Diuretic➟ A diuretic is drug or substance consumed to increased

the passing of urine.. ➟ People usually consume diuretic’s if they’re having

trouble with urination

➟ Coffee is a liquid and a diureticPros:

➟ Helps you pee if not peeing is an issue you’re havingCons:

➟ if you drink coffee because it’s coffee and not because it’s a diuretic then you may find yourself needing to pee a lot.

➟ Side effects of diuretics are diarrhoea, vomiting and heart attacks.

How it’s made

Coffee Statistics➟ Coffee is the most traded product in the world second

to oil➟ 56% of adults in the USA drink coffee on a daily basis➟ 33% of coffee is produced in Brazil➟ 65% of coffee is consumed in the morning, during

breakfast hours➟ Black coffee is preferred by 35% of the worlds coffee

drinkers.➟ Indonesia brews the most expensive coffee in the

world called ‘Kopi Luwak’➟ In the USA the 29th of December is National

Coffee Day.➟ In Turkey it’s approved by the law for a woman to file a

divorce if her husband idoesn’t supply her with her daily quota of coffee.

Coffee

Alternatives After seeing both the negative and positive effects of coffee you might be a little but unsure on whether or not it’s a good

product. So here are some coffee alternatives:

➟ Hot Chocolate, for if you only drink coffee because its a warm beverage.

➟ Green tea, for if you need the caffeine but in smaller quantities.

➟ Decaf, for if you like coffee’s flavour minus the caffeine.

Decaf

ConclusionCoffee is a positive health product because:➟ Many nations around the world

consume billions of cups of coffee a year.

➟ Over 40% of Australians ingest 2.1 billion cups of coffee per month.

➟ Recent studies have confirmed that the benefits of coffee include type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, liver cancer and various other liver diseases.

➟ Men and women who drink 6 cups a day reduces their chances of type 3 diabetes from 30-54%

Men- 54%

Women -30%

Thanks for watching

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