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    Which is better – coffee and nuts or cake? The answer will surprise you

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    Should you be drinking coffee and eating nuts instead of cake? The answer will surprise you. If coffee contains substances that reduce the absorption of important nutrients, why bother eating something healthy? Maybe we should stick with our legendary cake, a habit of years, instead of changing and gaining nothing?

    This question also came from one of our listeners, who wondered if there was any reason to eat nuts with coffee. Let’s start with the conclusion – it is true that coffee contains substances that reduce the absorption of minerals from food.

    Research in this area has focused mainly on the minerals calcium and iron, but it also applies to other minerals such as zinc and magnesium. Drinking coffee after a meal that included meat significantly reduced the absorption of iron from the meat in that meal and, in the long term, led to anemia and weakness.

    Is it better to have cake or nuts and coffee? (credit: INGIMAGE)

    In the area of ​​bone health, previous studies have shown that coffee also contains substances that slightly reduce the absorption of calcium in our bones. Does this mean we should avoid drinking coffee after a meaty meal? Yes, it is better to wait at least two and a half hours to maximize iron absorption, especially if you have low hemoglobin.

    But does that mean you shouldn’t eat nuts with coffee? In my opinion, there is no need to exaggerate. After all, we are talking about the healthiest snack out there, with a low glycemic index, quality protein, vitamin E, many B vitamins and, yes, also a large amount of minerals, some of which can not be absorbed if consumed. with coffee at the same time.

    But – there is no doubt that nuts are better than cake, any cake you choose. Nuts will always be a healthier, more natural and better option.



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