As much as we all love going out to coffee shops to hang out, there are still some apprehensions that cross your mind before you place your order. The concerns range from the effects of drinking coffee at a late hour to how drinking too much of it may wreck your body. However, these apprehensions come from a lack of knowledge and an array of myths created by tea propagandists (not really but still). In this world of apprehensive coffee drinkers, these 7 debunked myths will make you an advocate of coffee drinks .
1. Coffee does not dehydrate you
Unlike the sweltering garmi of Pakistani summers, coffee is highly unlikely to dehydrate you. Coffee, in some cases, might have a diuretic effect (ie you will pee a little bit more) but in actuality the effect that it has is minute to nearly insignificant. Cold coffee can actually be a good way to make sure you don’t pass out (or away) under the blazing sun. So the next time your mom tells you not to drink coffee or you’ll get dehydrated, tell her to read this article.
2. Coffee does not result in a stunting of growth
If you’re an avid coffee drinker this myth probably infuriates you to all extents. It’s an old myth that no one knows where it originated from but has resulted in coffee being shamed all around the world. Your growth is mostly a product of your genes and the diet that you consume. Please do not blame the effects of what your mom and dad gave you on something as delicious as coffee.
3. Coffee is not bad for your health — quite the opposite actually
Everyone who says coffee is bad for your health is just using an age-old dialogue. Coffee is actually known to have quite a few health benefits such as giving you a boost of energy during the day, lowers risk of type 2 diabetes, and reduces the chances of diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. An apple a day keeps the doctor away? More like a cup of coffee a day keeps him away.
4. Coffee and caffeine are the same thing
No! They are absolutely not. Coffee contains caffeine but it is not the same thing. Do not use them interchangeably. Moreover, not every cup of coffee has the same amount of caffeine. It depends on the type of brew that the coffee is. If you’re counting your caffeine intake please don’t count it according to the number of cups you drink, rather the type of coffee that you’re having. The next time anyone uses coffee and caffeine in each other’s stead it’ll be on spot.
5. Coffee makes you lose sleep
If you’re drinking coffee at 3am in the morning then that’s on you. Normally, coffee gives you an energy boost. If you drink coffee during the day it gets processed within 4-7 hours by your body and does not have any insomnia inducing effects. So if you’re not sleeping at night it’s probably because of your broken heart. Don’t drink coffee at ungodly hours please!
6. Coffee does not necessarily help you lose weight
Now if you became an avid coffee drinker to lose weight and it’s not working, this is why. Initially, caffeine might help boost your metabolism and give you the energy to work out. However, in the long run, the coffee that you consume becomes stagnant and your body becomes resistant to the amount of caffeine it gets. Which is why the ultimate weight loss positive effects of coffee don’t last very long. Just eat salads and mope over not being able to eat pizza like the rest of us.
7. Boiling water does not help your coffee
If you think drinking coffee made with boiling water is better, boy are you wrong. Hot water can actually result in a more bitter tasting brew. The optimum temperature for making coffee is somewhere in the low 90°C range so please let your water rest for a while before adding it to your coffee. However, for all those who love bitter things, use boiling water (ie borderline steam).
