7 Facts About Coffee That Will Make You Want To Grab Yourself A Cup
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Coffee is a godsend on manic Mondays when it’s just too hard to keep your eyes open and pretend in front of your boss that you’re working! However, this universal energy booster is more than just a beverage that millions like to slurp on every morning.
Coffee is one of those beverages that are loaded with several health benefits. Why else do you think great men like Voltaire and Beethoven downed several cups of these each day (1)? Because for them, coffee was an elixir that must be had to stay healthy!
So, aren’t you tempted to grab that cup now? You surely will be scrambling for one once you’re done reading these 7 awesome health facts about coffee!
1. Makes Your Brain Sharper
The ‘early morning cuppa’ will not only refresh you but will also improve your alertness and focus levels. The caffeine content in coffee is definitely good for your brain and has the potential to boost your memory and sharpen your thinking skills (2). Besides, adding a teaspoon of sugar to your coffee will also give you a much-needed energy boost! However, we recommend that you have that morning mug of coffee after your breakfast (rather than before), so as to avoid digestive problems.
2. Increases Your Blood Pressure
Not a health benefit for those who suffer from high blood pressure, but if you’re the kind who suffers from low blood pressure, coffee can be a blessing! Yet again, the caffeine in this beverage has been known to instantly spike your blood pressure (3). So, if you feel kind of woozy or weak or even sleepy and want an instant fix, grab yourself a cup of steaming hot coffee. You’ll turn into a ball of energy in no time!
3. Improves Your Immune Function
Are you the kind who catches a cold frequently? Chances are your immune system is weak. And one of the tastiest ways to boost your immune system is to sip on coffee! Several studies have shown that coffee can help improve your immune function and even reduce the chances of a premature death (4), (5). Plus, coffee can help protect against damage to some of your organs, such as your heart and liver. To derive the maximum benefits of coffee though, we suggest that you have a mug made from freshly ground beans rather than instant coffee as the latter does not offer any nutritional value.
4. Easy Headache Treatment
Reaching for a painkiller every time you get a headache is not a good idea. Especially when there’s a natural (and also delicious) alternative available! Having a cup of a strong coffee can help relieve headaches caused due to a migraine (6). However, you should be careful as, in certain cases, it can also trigger a headache (7). All in all, despite the fact that it’s not as effective as a painkiller, at least you won’t have to suffer from any side effects!
5. Memory Booster
As we mentioned before, coffee is good for your brain. And it comes with the added benefit of boosting your memory! Caffeine, the prime stimulant in this beverage, can help enhance particular memories even after 24 hours from your last cup (8). In fact, researchers had conducted a memory test with 2 groups of people – one who had caffeine regularly and the other who was given a placebo. They found that those who belonged to the caffeine group did way better on the test than those who didn’t. More reason to hit Starbucks!
6. Prevents Type II Diabetes
In a world where diabetes is on the rise, measures have to be taken to prevent this silent killer from taking over your body. And drinking coffee can help with that! According to the Harvard School of Public Health, increasing your coffee consumption can lower your risk of type II diabetes (9). Their study found that those participants who had increased their daily intake of coffee by more than a cup a day, over a 4-year long period, had 11% lower chances of suffering from type II diabetes than those who did not increase their coffee consumption.
7. Aids In Weight Loss
Yes, it’s true. Drinking more coffee can help you with your weight loss program! Coffee contains a number of stimulants, which increase your metabolism and even help in breaking down fat. Moreover, coffee boosts the production of the hormone ‘leptin,’ which prevents your body from storing fat. All of these can help you lose some extra pounds!
Although coffee has ample of benefits, an excess of anything can prove to be harmful and the same holds true for coffee. So, maintain moderation when having coffee. One cool way to have this simple beverage is to freeze it! You can pop these coffee ice lollies whenever your mind feels tired and it will instantly perk you up!
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