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Fresh raspberries, darkest chocolate, creamy Thai curry with cardamom--don’t you love it when your favorite indulgences turn out to be good for you?
Fine coffee is not only delicious, it also supports wellness in a whole range of ways. Top up your Drøbak, settle in, and savor these surprising facts about the health benefits of a cup of joe.
1. Heart Health
Recent studies suggest that moderate coffee-consumption (2-5 cups daily) can reduce your chances of developing a variety of heart problems including:
2. Stroke
A morning cup or two does a lot to protect against stroke. Among 83,076 women in the Nurses’ Health Study, coffee-drinkers were found to have a 20% lower risk than their no-java counterparts.
3. Metabolism and Weight Control
Coffee contains minerals and antioxidants that help your body metabolize sugar more efficiently. The result? Coffee-drinkers are significantly less likely to develop type 2 diabetes.
Coffee also helps your body break down fat and turn it into fuel. It boosts athletic performance by around 12% and speeds up weight-loss. Meanwhile, it may also support overall gastrointestinal health.
4. Mind & Mood
Coffee magically cheers you up and makes you smart. (But you already knew that, right?)
More specifically, those 2-5 daily cups can help:
On top of that, coffee seems to increase our chances of avoiding Alzheimer’s Disease.
It may also protect against a slew of other neurodegenerative conditions, including Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s Disease is associated with low dopamine levels in the brain, and caffeine is known to nurture and defend cells that produce the essential neurotransmitter.
Researchers have found that among women aged 65 and up, coffee-lovers are significantly less likely to develop dementia of any type.
5. Cancer
Recent large-scale studies suggest that java helps ward off cancer. It definitely reduces inflammation and improves antioxidant response: both important factors in preventing the disease. Our favorite drink also contains polyphenols, a compound that slows the growth of cancer cells.
According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, coffee may be particularly beneficial against these types of cancer:
6. Anything Else?
A moderate amount of coffee each day may also help prevent:
7. Longevity
Overall, regular coffee-drinkers tend to live longer.
In a major study conducted over 30 years, people who drank three to five cups a day--with or without caffeine--were 15% less likely to die early from any cause. Two comparable studies showed the chances reduced even further: 26% in women and 20% in men.
Whether you prefer fresh-ground beans in a french press or a spoonful of instant in a mug, coffee is good for you. Pour yourself a cup and invest in your health!
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