Coffee, Coffee...

One of the most common beverages in the world is coffee. Beyond its delightful taste, drinking coffee has turned into a social event, to the point where people refer to social gatherings as 'meeting over a cup of coffee'. Does coffee have any nutritional or health value?

Much has been written on this topic and there are various perspectives on it. Some reject it entirely, some think it isn't as harmful as we think, and some argue that coffee is healthy in certain situations. This isn't the place to delve into the complexities of different views, but I would like to draw readers' attention to a few symptoms that coffee drinkers may experience or should be aware of even if they don't feel them:

A. Some feel that not only does coffee awaken them, but it also causes a kind of increased arousal in the form of restlessness to the point of tremors and heart palpitations. Sometimes this is felt strongly and sometimes weakly.

B. Coffee can cause diarrhea or irregular bowel movements. Those suffering from 'irritable bowel syndrome' - drinking coffee may worsen digestive issues.

C. Coffee increases adrenaline secretion, which may raise blood sugar levels. Diabetics should be aware of this.

D. Even non-diabetics, caffeine is one of the components that can affect blood sugar fluctuations, even causing sugar crashes, expressed as sudden weakness or lack of concentration, among others.

E. Coffee has an effect on blood pressure, so those who suffer may consider their coffee intake.

Recommendations for proper coffee consumption:

A. As mentioned above, those who are sensitive should consider their path regarding whether and how much to drink.

B. Those whom coffee doesn't suit can try Yemeni coffee, which contains coffee but is much milder.

C. It's also possible to drink a grain beverage like 'Chico', which contains no coffee at all but its taste very closely resembles coffee.

Eliyahu Shechter is an iridologist and natural healer