So, Is Coffee Good or Bad for You?

Is coffee good or bad depends on how many cups you drink, the medical problems you may have, and caffeine sensitivity.

The debate whether coffee is a ‘good for you drink’ or a ‘dump it drink’ is still on and very much inconclusive. Is coffee good for you? Is coffee bad for you? Well, it’s confusing, yes? No! The following cheat sheet might give you a hint on the good and the bad about coffee:

If you are in the late stage of pregnancy, drink de-caffeinated coffee and that too in moderation – even the decaf coffee has a certain amount of caffeine in it.
Coffee won’t hurt you if you have cardiovascular disease unless you have arrhythmias or ventricular premature beats.
Coffee consumption is not associated with benign breast disease or breast cancer.
Go easy on coffee (or tea) if you are sensitive to caffeine, it might negatively affect your sleep or your sleep pattern.
Caffeinated coffee may, in the short term, increase blood pressure, plasma catecholamines, plasma rennin, and serum fatty acids.

Caffeinated coffee (actually the caffeine in the coffee) may increase production of gastric acid.
Caffeine has a mild diuretic effect and doesn’t normally disturb the electrolyte balance in the body, but if you have diarrhea, avoid caffeine.
Coffee does not lead to fluid loss in excess of the quantity ingested, nor is it associated with dehydration.
Caffeine helps improve performance in endurance exercises but the ergogenic effect is completely eliminated if you take creatine supplements.
Enjoy coffee drinks made with plenty of milk. It will help boost calcium level in your body.
Replace whole milk with low-fat or fat-free milk to get the foam on cappuccino. That way you can skip about 110 calories.
Caffeine does not counteract the effects of alcohol. So, drinking coffee won’t help a hangover.
If you decide to reduce your caffeine intake, cut back gradually so that your body gets accustomed to it and you don’t get headaches or drowsiness.
If you suffer from insomnia, avoid drinking coffee in the evening.
Drink small amounts of coffee throughout the day if you want to be alert on a sleep-deprived day or when you go on a long drive.