WEBCHAT 7
Coffee can help you live longer
What other things can also help?
1. Read the texts below and listen to the corresponding audios several times.
3. Interact in the course FORUM.
2. Mediate in chosen activities.
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There is good news for coffee lovers. A new report claims that regular coffee drinkers may live longer than those who do not drink coffee.
Researchers say there is growing evidence that coffee benefits the health, makes you live longer, and reduces the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, other life-threatening illnesses, and even suicide.
The study was published by the American Heart Association. It looked at the coffee-drinking habits of over 200,000 people who drank between one and five cups of coffee a day.
Researcher Dr Frank Hu said:
"This study provides further evidence that moderate consumption of coffee may confer health benefits in terms of reducing premature death due to several diseases"
Scientists have been working hard to analyse exactly what is in coffee that provides so many benefits to the health.
Dozens of reports in the past few decades have highlighted the positive effects it can have on the body. Dr Hu said it was still unclear precisely how elements within the coffee bean interact with the body. He said:
"Coffee is a complex beverage. It's very difficult to pinpoint which component of coffee is responsible for which benefit"
Researchers did not include highly caffeinated drinks in the study. They also pointed out that while coffee seems to have health benefits, added ingredients, such as cream, sugar and certain types of sweeteners, do not
"Coffee is a complex beverage. It's very
difficult to pinpoint which component of coffee is responsible for which benefit."
Researchers did not include highly caffeinated drinks in the study.
They also pointed out that while coffee seems to have health benefits, added ingredients, such as cream, cinnamon, sugar and certain types of sweeteners, do not.
Ana: Hey María, it’s so good to see you! How have you been?
María: Hi Ana! I’ve been great, thanks. How about you?
Ana: I’m doing well, thanks. I was thinking, how about we grab a coffee after lunch? There’s this new café nearby that I’ve been dying to try.
María: That sounds perfect! I love a good cup of coffee, especially after a meal. It’s like a little treat.
Ana: Absolutely! Plus, did you know that drinking coffee has some amazing health benefits?
María: Really? I knew it was good, but tell me more!
Ana: Well, for starters, it can reduce the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. There are studies showing that regular coffee drinkers have a lower risk of these conditions.
María: That’s incredible! I also read somewhere that it can lower the risk of other life-threatening illnesses and even suicide. It’s amazing how something so simple can have such a big impact.
Ana: Exactly! And let’s not forget how coffee brings people together. I always look forward to our coffee chats. It’s such a great way to catch up and enjoy each other’s company.
María: I couldn’t agree more. There’s something special about sharing a cup of coffee with a friend. It makes the conversation flow so naturally.
Ana: Yes, it’s like the perfect excuse to take a break and just enjoy the moment. So, shall we head to that café now?
María: Let’s do it! I’m excited to try it out and, of course, enjoy some quality time with you.
Ana: Same here! Let’s go.
Mediation & Forum
1. To know more about this topic, read the article posted at Good News Network website
2. Interview two or three person (in Spanish) asking about their preferences of coffee drinking:
(Do you like coffee?/ Why?/How many cups of coffee de you drink?, etc).
3. Transcribe the answers in English and give an account of the conclusion about how people like drinking coffee or Coffee Lovers, in the course Forum
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