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Reasons To Drink Coffee

There are many great reasons to drink coffee.

Coffee has tons of great health benefits but it also is great to share with family and friends.

Coffee tastes great and it boosts your mood.

It makes many people happier and helps them be ready to go in the morning.

You can drink coffee warm or cold and there are many options out there for flavors.

The History Of Coffee

Coffee dates back so far that no one is really sure who actually invented the idea of coffee.

There are many legends about who discovered the great powers of coffee.

They say that it is believed to be dated back to the 15th century on the Ethiopian plateau where there were many coffee forests.

One legend that is told is that a sheep herder discovered coffee when his sheep ate berries from some bushes.

The sheep would become so energetic they wouldn't sleep at night.

He took his findings to the monks and they made a drink with it that had the same affect on people.

The word spread about this energizing drink and it went global.

Coffee has since then been something people drink worldwide.

1.4 billion cups of coffee are poured each day worldwide.

That's a bunch right?

So what are the reasons to drink coffee?

Let's get started!

Reasons To Drink Coffee Everyday

If you have already read my post Ten reasons to drink coffee everyday then you already know that it is not bad to drink coffee on a regular basis.

Coffee has so many wonderful benefits.

Coffee gives you energy and boosts your mood in the mornings.

It also helps prevent cancer and other health related things.

However, drinking to much coffee everyday is a bad thing.

Coffee has caffeine which can keep you awake at night, make you grouchy, and it can give you headaches when you consume too much.

Coffee is best in moderate amounts of about one to two cups a day.

Also while coffee is good for you, the sugar and cream aren't, so make sure you use them in moderation.

Benefits Of Cold Brew Coffee

Cold brew coffee has become popular among people because it is less bitter then hot coffee.

Some people believe that cold brew coffee is is easier on their stomach.

This is because coffee is an acidic beverage.

This can make it very hard for people with acid reflux and heart burn to enjoy coffee.

When coffee is cold brewed studies have shown that it can be less acidic.

Cold brew and hot brew coffee do contain similar amounts of caffeine.

Reasons To Drink Coffee For Workout Routine

Coffee is well-known for boosting sport performances.

Coffee can increase your strength, energy levels, and power.

It also burns fat and boosts your metabolism.

Coffee can also suppress your appetite making you take in less calories.

It takes 40 to 80 mins for the full effect of coffee to kick in.

So make sure you plan your workout accordingly.

Coffee Can Increase Your Memory

Coffee can help you gain better memory.

This is great if you are like me and forget literally everything.

1 in 9 people over the age of 45, that comes to about 16 million in America, report they have experienced some memory loss.

The caffeine in coffee has shown results in improving your long term memory.

Studies show that caffeine and coffee can delay the onsets of Alzheimer’s disease.

Caffeine and coffee can even help people who have already developed some form of memory loss.

Coffee helps prevent or decrease inflammation in the brain specifically the adenosine receptors.

Health Benefits Of Drinking Coffee

Coffee is great for your health as discussed before because it is jammed pack with tons of antioxidants.

Cafestol and kahweol can be found in coffee which help with high blood pressure and blood sugar metabolism.

Black coffee helps prevent cavities.

If you love coffee but don't like the side affects of the caffeine, you are in luck because decaffeinated coffee comes with great health benefits also.

Decaffeinated coffee has shown results in prevention of type 2 diabetes, which can also cause Alzheimer’s disease.

70% of people who develop type 2 diabetes go on to develop Alzheimer's disease.

Boosting Your Moral

Have you ever just woke up and from the second you step out of bed your day went wrong?

We all have, but studies show that drinking a cup of coffee in the morning can help boost your mood.

Coffee helps boost your moral on both good and bad days.

A lot of offices and office buildings offer free coffee to both their workers and employees.

Coffee helps to boost your moral in the work place making you more productive at your job.

Coffee is also a great way to meet friends and enjoy together.

Who doesn't enjoy a great conversation over a good cup of coffee?

Coffee And Good Friends

Coffee has become a very important drink in peoples lives today and its no wonder it has so much to offer to our every day needs.

This also includes the benefit of enjoying this beverage in good company.

In todays world we are so wrapped up in the hustle and bustle, full blown electronic world that we don't really take the time to just slow down and enjoy the small things.

We make less memories with the ones close to us and this makes us feel lonely.

Sharing a cup of coffee with a few good friends can help boost your mood and help you have more great conversations.

Having a cup of coffee is relaxing and it changes the brains chemistry when you make good memories with loved ones.

So why not get some friends together and start making some great conversations and good memories with them?

Low Calorie Coffee

Coffee without the cream and sugar is low in calories.

While we all know cream and sugar are full of calories, there are plenty of great ways to still enjoy coffee with some flavor.

There are many options out there for a low calorie morning coffee, these are just a few.

Use almond milk instead of milk or cream.

However if you have a nut allergy you may want another option.

Add cinnamon to your coffee, which is great for taste but also offers health benefits.

Unsweetened coco or dark chocolate is another low calorie option to add to your cup of coffee.

These also have great health benefits.

You can also add unsalted, grass fed butter to your coffee.

Yes, adding this butter to your coffee and then using an immersion blender creates a homemade latte.

There are some great vegan ways to enjoy coffee also check out this lavender syrup with coconut sugar.  

There are so many great reasons to drink coffee.

Making great memories with friends and other loved ones is just a part of it.

Coffee has health benefits, boosts your over all moral and work performance.

I'd say it seems like a no brainer.

Coffee is defiantly a great choice for a drink hot or cold.

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