Are you the type that simply can’t function without their morning java? No judgment because same here. And good news for those of us that live for our morning brew, there is a latte (sorry) of science out there that says coffee is good for us, so let’s get right into it!
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You could live longer. Yeah, that’s right, a cup a day keeps the grim reaper away. Okay, nobody says that, but it’s true! Studies have found that coffee drinkers are less likely to die from heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, and even strokes.
You could significantly decrease your chances of getting Alzheimer’s. 10% of people over the age of 65 are currently suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, and there are a lot of things we can be doing to keep our minds sharp, but who knew preventing Alzheimer’s could be as simple as drinking 2 – 3 cups of coffee per day.
The process of decaffeination uses chemicals. First beans are steamed so that the caffeine rises to the surface, where it is then washed off with a solvent known as methylene chloride.
Coffee can actually promote weight management. Research has found that coffee could alter fat storage and support gut health, both of which are vital when it comes to weight management. And thanks to caffeine, studies also found that those who had a little coffee every day had more energy and were more active. All the more reason to drink more coffee. That’s not science, that’s just us.
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The next time someone tells you that coffee isn’t nutritious (if you even allow that kind of negativity in your life) fire back with the following nutrients that are in coffee: vitamin B1, vitamin B5, Potassium, and Manganese, and Magnesium and Niacin. And while that may not seem like a lot, think about how fast it adds up when you drink multiple cups of coffee.
Coffee consumption can lead to a happy liver. Research has found that those who drink coffee have healthier enzyme levels than those who don’t.
Scientists have found that drinking coffee is linked to a lower risk of depression, and one study even found that in more than 200,000 people, coffee was even linked to fewer deaths by suicide.
There’s a chance that caffeine can even ease pain. While there have been studies done, scientists can’t say anything for certain just yet, but studies have linked lower pain levels among those that drink coffee versus those that don’t.