Friday, July 5, 2013

The Surprising Difference in Greek Coffee!!

A new groundbreaking study concluded that coffee can provide extra protection against heart disease and help to you live longer. But these benefits don't just come from your average cup of coffee, to get the full benefits research shows it must be Greek coffee. Research found that elderly residents from the Greek island of Ikaria, who drank Greek coffee at least once a day showed better overall heart health, and showed to live longer.


Must be Boiled- The coffee must be boiled rather than brewed. The method creates the foam which adds a rich creaminess to the coffee. The boiling process extracts much more nutrients from the coffee beans than the filtering method.
The Right Beans-Greek coffee comes from Arabica coffee beans. The beans are ground down to a very fine powder, which delivers more concentrated antioxidants per ounce than regular coffee. The grounding combined with the boiling adds even more health benefits. 
Other Health Benefits-Those who drink Greek coffee have shown to also have healthier blood vessels. New research also shows that Greek coffee protects against endothelial cell dysfunction, which is a type of heart disease that is on the risk and is most deadly to women. 
Drink like the Greek-The Greek, drink coffee typically 3 to 5 times a day in small demitasse cups. The cups are small, and have less caffeine.


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The Greek culture is also one that is at a leisure pace. A slow pace of life can also help to reduce stress, which contributes to heart disease. Also Greeks consume a Mediterranean diet, which contains plenty of vegetables and fruits, fish, and olive oil. A Mediterranean diet can also help to prevent to heart disease and promote a healthy heart.

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