What is the use of coffee with lemon
There are many unusual drinks in the world. The British drink tea with milk, the Europeans have a fashion to drink coffee. Despite the fact that this drink has long been included in everyday life, its combination with lemon is still alarming. You need to know what the benefits and harms of coffee with lemon are and how to properly use such a drink.
The benefits of coffee with lemon
Lemon supplement
Lemon slices are added almost everywhere. So citrus additives are found in drinks, and in food, and even in cosmetic products. Lemon contains a significant amount of vitamins and minerals. In particular:
- vitamins C, B;
- potassium and copper salts;
- phytoncides.
The benefits and harms of the drink
The drink is capable of bringing both benefits and harm to a person.
Positive properties
According to doctors, the benefits of coffee with lemon are as follows:
- Citrus neutralizes the negative effect of the substance in coffee (although this only works with natural drinks).
- Coffee with lemon is useful for people with hypotension (low blood pressure) and is not contraindicated for hypertensive patients: thanks to lemon juice, the pressure does not rise too quickly. Helps fight migraines.
- Helps treat colds: Caffeine and vitamin C are found in many antipyretic drugs.
- The drink moderately increases appetite, thanks to the acids it contains.
- Benefits the skin thanks to the antioxidants found in both coffee beans and fruit.
- It gives a boost of vivacity, because the aroma of citrus fruits excites the body no worse than energy drinks, and coffee itself is a stimulating drink.
This drink is considered dietary, sometimes it is recommended for weight loss. The average calorie content of 100 g of coffee with lemon without sugar is only 3.7 kcal.
A slice of citrus gives a slight sourness, which is suitable for non-acidic varieties of the drink. Citrus refreshes the taste, emphasizing the noble natural bitterness. Espresso with a slice or zest is called espresso romano.
Negative properties
The drink has contraindications
The drink is contraindicated for people who, for some reason, cannot consume coffee or citrus fruits:
- High pressure. It is allowed to drink a small cup in the morning.
- Diseases of the stomach (ulcer or gastritis). They have a negative effect on the sensitive gastric mucosa.
- Vascular atherosclerosis. In this case, drink it should be dosed: no more than 1-2 cups a day.
- Coronary heart disease.
- Allergy to citrus fruits or coffee.
In addition, even a healthy person needs to wisely consume caffeinated drinks, including tea. This substance first excites the nervous system and then relaxes.
This wears out the body and is addictive, so it will be impossible to achieve the desired effect further. It is also worth drinking coffee with lemon carefully when the weather changes, if the body has an individual reaction to changes in weather conditions. Milk is helpful to soften the effects of caffeine.
When to add lemon to coffee
A slice of fruit, juice or zest is added to a slightly cooled drink.The fact is that at high temperatures, lemon loses half of its useful vitamins and minerals.
There is no point in adding emollients to instant coffee: they do not work there and do not give a special taste.
Sour Fruit Drinks
Lemon juice, zest, or wedges are found in espresso romano (Roman), Sicilian coffee. They are easy to make at home too. It is correct to drink drinks before or after meals, and not drink them with food.
For example, for Sicilian coffee, you only need 10 g of ground coffee, 120 ml of water, 1 tablespoon of sugar, cinnamon on the tip of a knife and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or its zest. Coffee is prepared in a Turk. It is ready when it just starts to boil. Then it is poured into a cup, and then sugar, cinnamon and juice are added there.
To refresh the taste of espresso and make it unusual, add 5 ml of lemon juice or a little sprinkling to it. Decorate with zest.
Conclusion
The benefits and harms of coffee with lemon have been well studied. Before getting addicted to caffeinated drinks, you should take care of your health. If you have problems with blood pressure or the nervous system, it is useful to consume it in the morning after meals, in moderation. Then the harm will be minimal, and the benefit - maximal.