For most people, coffee is an integral part of their work lives. From the factory worker to the business administrator, everyone seems to rely a lot on coffee to get their day going.
Recent studies have shown that drinking more than two cups of coffee per day lowers the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and the intake of coffee has also been associated with a reduced risk of Parkinson's disease as well as Alzheimer's disease.
Though caffeine can cause the blood pressure to increase, according to a research conducted in 2011, The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition said there is "no association between long-term coffee consumption and increased blood pressure or between habitual coffee consumption and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in hypertensive [patients].
The presence of a high amount of antioxidants in coffee is the important health-improving property in coffee. Coffee was the sole highest contributor of antioxidants, leapfrogging fruits and vegetables, according to the American Society for Nutritional Sciences' Norwegian study.
Workplace coffee has evolved over the years. Many employers continue to provide some sort of coffee supply since they have realized that many of their employees are known to be more productive on days when they take coffee. Companies and industries now treat coffee as a crucial employee perk.
Another study in 2013 looked at the spending habits of American workers, it discovered that a staggering 80 percent of them purchase coffee regularly. If your workplace or office has no means of supplying employees coffee, then follow these guidelines for optimal workplace coffee harmony.
If you take the last cup of office coffee in New York, and it is not near the quitting hour, then make a new pot.
When you brew a pot, ensure you stick as much as possible to the recommended standard measurement for a good coffee which is about two tablespoons of ground coffee for every six ounces of water.
Wipe the burner if it has spilled coffee on it. Nothing ruins the aroma of freshly brewed coffee quicker than the smell of burnt coffee.
It is always nice to put up a note with the time the coffee was brewed on the coffee machine.
Certain population, however, shouldn't indulge in the consumption of coffee. The pregnant, children, and teens should avoid coffee. A research on coffee and health by the Harvard School of Public Health revealed that pregnant women are advised to reduce their coffee intake to not more than one cup per day.
Another study pointed out that the increase in caffeine intake by the young can be traced to their habit of coffee consumption and since the effect on the young hasn't been properly researched, it is advisable they stay away from consuming coffee.
Using a filter paper to prepare your coffee is a smart idea as unfiltered coffee contains substances that can raise your LDL level. When consuming coffee, especially in your workplace, avoid the addition of sugar, syrup, cream and artificial whiteners as they add calories to your coffee.
If you're not already making coffee part of your daily work routine, this is the time to do so.
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