With Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 in full-flow, what better time to take a look at the positive impact coffee can have on our wellbeing?
Loaded with antioxidants and beneficial nutrients that can improve your health, studies show that coffee drinkers are at a much lower risk of several serious diseases than those who drink no coffee at all. So as you enjoy your cup of Cafe2U coffee, let’s take a look at some of the main benefits of drinking it!
Caffeine increases mental alertness.
Caffeine blocks adenosine, an inhibitory neurotransmitter that makes you tired and less alert, meaning you are more on-the-ball after a coffee. Studies also show that caffeine can improve responsiveness, memory, attentiveness and mental function.
Furthermore, studies also suggest that moderate coffee consumption can enhance cognitive function, improve mood and even lower the risk of depression. This is because the caffeine in coffee acts as a mild stimulant, triggering the release of neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, known for their mood-regulating properties.
Coffee builds bonds.
Coffee helps build and strengthen relationships with friends, family and colleagues by providing the perfect opportunity to interact with each other over a coffee break, creating happier environments that improve our mood as a result.
Coffee is good for your heart.
Research has shown that consuming two to four cups of coffee a day can reduce the risk of stroke, while a study of healthy young adults in Korea found that, compared with people who didn’t drink coffee, those who drank three to five cups per day were also at a lower risk of having calcium deposits in their coronary arteries - a key indicator of heart disease.
Coffee may reduce the risk of cancer.
Coffee appears to be protective against two forms of cancer – liver and colorectal cancer. Liver cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in the world, while colorectal cancer ranks fourth. Studies show that coffee drinkers who drink four to five cups a day have up to a 40% lower risk!
We'll drink to that!
Awareness of the importance of taking care of our mental wellbeing has never been higher so it's vital that we all continue to do everything we can to keep the issue in the spotlight.
Our Cafe2U mobile cafes are available to bring our top quality coffees to addresses all over the UK and help deliver a positive mental boost in the process. You can find your nearest one here!
