October 1st is celebrated all over the world. International Coffee Day. It is estimated that 3 million cups are consumed every day and it is the second most consumed drink on the planetsecond only to water. The largest producer is Brazil, with 30.16% of the world market, and the place where it is most consumed is in the Nordic countries.
For several years now, International Coffee Day has revolved around the major problems that producers around the world are suffering. The biggest problem is that performance has increased so much that The price of the product has plummeted due to excess supply.
This anniversary originated with the intention of paying tribute to coffee and promoting more sustainable coffee practices, while making visible the situation of producers around the world. Mainly, the idea is promote a safe and healthy work environment in the production chain.
Many workers suffer accidents and illnesses due to this work that could be avoided with training, information and access to health services. For this reason, last year’s motto was “The People of Coffee” focusing on each of the workers who are part of it from the production process to sale to the public.
What are the benefits of drinking coffee
Contrary to popular belief, coffee is beneficial for your health. Obviously excess is harmful, but we will review some of its benefits:
- Increases life expectancy: A study carried out between 2009 and 2018 showed that moderate coffee consumption reduces the risk of death.
- Reduces the possibility of developing type 2 diabetes
- Decreases the chance of developing Parkinson’s: It can also help people with this condition better control their movements.
- Protects the liver: Coffee drinkers tend to have liver enzymes within a healthy range.
- Strengthens DNA: Reduces DNA strand breaks.
- Coffee drinkers are 26% less likely to develop some types of cancer.
- Reduces the risk of contracting Alzheimer’s.
