Coffee
& Wellness
Coffee products provide convenient ways to load up on antioxidants
September 2008
THOSE seeking for more convenient ways to complement their healthy lifestyles may not have to look farther than their convenience store or their very own pantry at home or in the office.
That’s because the beverage many Filipinos have been taking to perk them up in the morning, help them get through a busy day, or enjoy while hanging out with friends have been found to contain healthy amounts of antioxidants.
That’s right; coffee is a good source of those substances that help protect our cells against the onslaught of free radicals. Free radicals are made up of “oxidants” which initiate what is collectively known as “oxidative stress” that is said to be the leading cause of degenerative diseases.
Studies have revealed that coffee contains several compounds with strong antioxidant properties such as caffeic acid and chlorogenic acid that help hinder free radicals from inflicting damage to cells. This damage may eventually lead to the development of premature aging.
And thanks to many innovations in the Philippine market, we now have several means to enjoy coffee and load up on our antioxidants.
We could easily purchase the soluble kind from our favorite supermarkets or get our coffee fix from any of the coffee shops around the metro.
Coffee has likewise been made available in cans, tetra and bottles, an innovation that is fast gaining popularity among college students and people who need to work long hours.
Ready to drink coffee has become one of the most convenient means that one can get his or her coffee fix—wherever and whenever. Those who have to stay long hours in the offices, for example, can just drop by a nearby convenience store and get their coffee.
College students who want to keep alert while studying have likewise opted for these convenient means of enjoying coffee.
So the next time you drink your coffee, don’t just savor its taste and aroma, but feel good in the thought that the beverage that has been your companion for years, is actually healthy for you. |
