Coffee and Your Health

October 29, 2015

Coffee is actually very healthy. Coffee can be pretty amazing for your brain, your skin and your body. It is loaded with antioxidants and beneficial nutrients that can improve your health. Coffee is more than just black water. Many of the nutrients in the coffee beans do make it into the final drink.

A single cup of coffee contains,

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2): 11% of the RDA.

Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5): 6% of the RDA.

Manganese and Potassium: 3% of the RDA.

Magnesium and Niacin (B3): 2% of the RDA.

Coffee can make you feel happier

A study done by the National Institute of Health found that those who drink four or more cups of coffee were about 10 percent less likely to be depressed than those who had never touched the Java. And apparently it's not because of the "caffeine high" Coke can also give you a caffeine high, but it's linked to depression.

You’ll improve your workout performance

No need for workout supplements when you drink a cup of coffee before your workout! You’ll organically receive a boost from the caffeine, which increases the number of fatty acids in the bloodstream, allowing your muscles to absorb and burn those fats as fuel. Your body will automatically save its small reserve of carbohydrates for later, extending and enhancing your workout performance.

Brightening Skin

Mix two tablespoons of organic plain yogurt with one tablespoon of ground coffee and apply to your freshly washed face. Leave the mixture on for 15 minutes, then rinse. The caffeine in coffee stimulates circulation, which leads to a more radiant, glowing complexion.

Coffee could reduce your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes

Coffee also lowers risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to a study from The American Chemical Society. The study's researchers found that people who drink four or more cups of coffee a day reduce their chances of developing Type 2 diabetes by 50 percent. Subsequently, with every additional cup, the risk gets lowered by 7 percent.

Coffee scrub for your skin

Coffee grounds can be used directly on your face and body as a natural scrub. The abrasive texture will scrub off any dull skin, leaving you with a glowing appearance. The caffeine will also act as an energizer for tired skin and puffy eyes, leaving you with a tightened and youthful look. For a stronger scrub, add sugar to your coffee grounds. You can also mix in some olive oil for a moisture boost.

Coffee May Help You Live Longer

There are actually several observational studies showing that coffee drinkers have a lower risk of death. In two very large studies, drinking coffee was associated with a 20% lower risk of death in men and a 26% lower risk of death in women, over a period of 18-24 years.

This effect appears to be particularly strong in type II diabetics. In one study, diabetics who drank coffee had a 30% lower risk of death during a 20 year study period.

You’ll be less likely to develop skin cancer

While there is no sure way to protect against skin cancer or any other forms of cancer, researchers at the Brigham and Women’s Center and Harvard University found that women who drink 3 plus cups of coffee per day are less likely to develop skin cancer than women who don’t drink coffee at all.

Coffee curbs depression

Multiple studies have linked coffee drinking to lower rates of depression in both men and women. In several studies, the data suggested an inverse relationship between coffee consumption and depression, in other words, heavy coffee drinkers seemed to have the lowest risk (up to 20 percent) of depression.

Researchers aren't yet sure how coffee seems to stave off depression, but it is known that caffeine activates neurotransmitters that control mood, including dopamine and serotonin.

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