Despite all the potential worries about caffeine doing us a disservice, it turns out coffee is a great beverage to start our day. I promise, these health benefits are not sponsored by Starbucks!
Caffeine Improves Your Brain Activity
Ever struggled to function the first hour (or more) at work because your brain feels like it’s in a complete fog when you wake up? Researchers have found that drinking a strong cup of coffee can actually boost brain activity. In fact, one cup helps you have better concentration capabilities than non-caffeinated brains. No more falling asleep on your bosses in that next meeting!
An Instant Stress Reliever
The caffeine in coffee also helps to increase your blood circulation, which in turn helps you to feel more positive. Having that extra boost can make you feel motivated and productive at work- especially on Mondays. Additionally, a study published in the “Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry” found that just the smell of coffee can have a beneficial effect on reducing stress and signs of sleep deprivation.
Ward of Diabetes
While Type 1 Diabetes is caused by genetics, Type 2 Diabetes has become increasingly prevalent around the world largely due to bad diet. With over 400 million people worldwide suffering from diabetes, it’s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle and ward off this illness. That said, coffee is an excellent addition for fighting diabetes. One study found that people who drink 3-4 cups of coffee a day had a significantly lower chance of developing Type 2 diabetes.
Ample Antioxidants
Antioxidants are in many foods help to prevent the breakdown of cells in our body due to free radicals. Coffee comes with a powerful punch by fighting off these free radicals, being the top source of numerous antioxidants for Americans. Getting your daily dose of antioxidants also helps to prevent early onset of Alzheimer’s Disease. You can thank your cup for keeping your brain healthy for life!
Crush Your Workout And Weight Loss With Coffee
The caffeine in coffee has been found to boost the body’s metabolism. This means a serious benefit for all those trying to lose weight. Having a faster metabolism helps you burn more calories throughout the day, even when resting.
For when you do hit the gym, coffee helps to rev up your energy levels. This way you can maximize your workout and be more efficient with your time. Not only that, two cups of coffee a day has been found to reduce the feeling of soreness post-workout. Time to muscle up with a mug of joe!
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