Instant Coffee: Good or Bad for Your Health?

What makes instant coffee good for your health?

1. Rich in antioxidants and nutrients
2. Slightly less caffeine
3. Less acrylamide than roasted coffee beans

Who has time for complicated coffee-making in the morning? Not us—that’s why we love instant coffee. It’s a quick and easy way to get that caffeine fix that we all desperately need to start our day.

But besides the energy boost, coffee also has health benefits that we can take advantage of if we drink it every day. Instant coffee’s a bit different from regular coffee, so the question is, is instant coffee good or bad for your health?

We understand that health is always a top-of-mind concern. You might be wondering if all those benefits you’ve heard about regular coffee apply to instant coffee too. Well, first you have to consider that not all instant coffees are made equal. In the same way that some coffees are stronger or sweeter, some are also healthier.

For example, in the case of Bonavita’s 8-in-1 Coffee, we’re happy to tell you that many of the health benefits you gain from regular coffee still hold true—and, as a bonus, you get some other benefits that even regular coffee doesn’t have!

Here’s what we know about the health benefits of Bonavita’s instant coffee:

Rich in Antioxidants and Nutrients

First up, our instant coffee is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that can help your body thrive. If you’re a health buff, you likely already know that antioxidants protect your body from free radicals that can cause damage to your cells.

Our 8-in-1 instant coffee is also rich in nutrients like magnesium, potassium, and niacin. Magnesium helps regulate muscle and nerve function while potassium is essential for healthy blood pressure, and niacin aids energy production and helps maintain healthy skin. These are just some of the good qualities of instant coffee that you can count on.

Our BonaVita 8-in-1 coffee is rich in antioxidants and natural ingredients that help lower your blood pressure and reduce cholesterol. The ingredients in our coffee may also help boost your immune system, prevent cancer, and help you sleep better. So why settle for your usual coffee when you can have something just as tasty but packed with health benefits instead?

Slightly Less Caffeine

Now, some of you may be wondering, “But wait, isn’t instant coffee weak on caffeine?”

As a matter of fact, most instant coffee has slightly less caffeine than traditional brewed coffee, but it’s still enough to give you that alertness you need to conquer your day.

An eight-ounce cup of instant coffee contains about 63 milligrams of caffeine, while an eight-ounce cup of brewed coffee contains about 95 milligrams of caffeine. This discrepancy can benefit people who are sensitive to caffeine or who want to limit their caffeine intake.

Less Acrylamide than Roasted Coffee Beans

You might have read that title and thought, “Wait, what even is acrylamide? That doesn’t sound good!” And it’s not. Acrylamide is a chemical that forms when coffee beans are roasted at high temperatures. It has been linked to an increased risk of cancer in some studies.

However, the good thing is that the amount of acrylamide in instant coffee is much less than in coffee from roasted beans, so you can take a relieved breath and fret not!

If you’re still concerned, know that in 2018, the World Health Organization (WHO) removed coffee from its list of possible carcinogens, stating that coffee is not a significant risk factor for cancer. The WHO also noted that coffee may even have some protective effects against certain types of cancer, including liver and endometrial cancer.

The Convenience of Instant Coffee

And finally, something that cannot be overlooked, and likely the best characteristic of instant coffee: it’s convenient! Having instant coffee is like having a genie in your kitchen who grants wishes—or in this case, alertness and positivity—in a snap. It’s quick, easy, and hassle-free!

Instant coffee is also available in various forms, including sachets, sticks, and jars. This makes it easy to take instant coffee with you wherever you go, and makes it easy to store at home. It’s also highly adaptable—you can even use it to make some instant coffee summer blends to beat the heat, or you can try different methods of brewing your instant coffee.

Key Takeaway

So, is instant coffee good or bad for your health?

The answer is: it depends. Some instant coffee is just artificial flavoring and sugar, making it quite unhealthy.

But Bonavita’s 8-in-1 instant coffee has many benefits for your health, making it very good for you. Our instant coffee is a fantastic way to spice up your morning routine, and with the added benefits of convenience, antioxidants, and health benefits, what’s not to love?

BonaVita produces the best instant coffee in the Philippines which is packed with many nutrients and has a rich, aromatic flavor. Contact us today or order your BonaVita instant coffee from our site, and have the ultimate coffee experience!