As we enter 2021 we have decided to list out some of the health benefits of coffee and all the ways you can change your coffee habits to give your wellbeing a boost. Find out below how coffee can be beneficial for the heart, increase your mental alertness and how our alternative milks can curb your sugar intake.
Good for the Heart
Recent studies have shown that drinking coffee is linked to a lower risk of heart failure, stroke and heart disease. This article in Time shows this to be a surprising benefit based on research from the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions.
However, you should always be careful with how much coffee you drink, as drinking too much can often lead to being shaky and jittery. This article from the British Heart Foundation informs you on how to find the right balance with your coffee and its caffeine content!
Increased Mental Alertness
If you’re looking to go into the New Year with more focus and routine, your morning coffee can help!
Caffeine blocks adenosine, an inhibitory neurotransmitter that makes you tired and less alert - meaning you are more on the ball after a coffee. Studies have shown depending on level of intake, caffeine can help to improve mental performance, especially with your attention and concentration.
Improves Physical Performance
If you’re getting back to the gym then a coffee just before exercising can improve your form. Caffeine can increase adrenaline levels and also helps release fatty acids from your fat tissues. This article from Very Well Fit summarises all the physical benefits from coffee and how black coffee could be the ultimate pre-workout drink.
Contains Antioxidants
In short, coffee is loaded with antioxidants and beneficial nutrients that can improve your health. In fact, studies show that enjoying coffee is one of the largest sources of antioxidants in the human diet.
Some of the benefits have already been listed in this blog so far. Healthline has a full explanation of how antioxidants work, and includes benefits such as reducing risk of cancers, diabetes and disease.
Drink the Right Brew
It’s worth highlighting that although coffee is healthy in itself, you can easily turn it into something harmful - adding lots of sugar to your beverage is being a key way to do this.
However, if you’re looking to still enjoy your coffee sweet but want it to be healthier - then take a look at our alternatives such as honey, stevia and coconut sugar.
Cafe2U also has alternative sweeteners and milks, like almond, soya and oat milk. We personally recommend oat milk as the ultimate alternative, but you can find out more about our other milk options here.
Let Cafe2U Help Even More
So get on the right track with a Cafe2U coffee and make these healthier for you with our alternative milks and sugar free syrups. Speak to your local barista and they will be able to provide you with the alternatives!
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