Just some advice. Drink more coffee.
And drink it black, without sugar or heavy cream. Enjoy the subtle earthy, floral, or perhaps cocoa notes depending on the blend of bean.
Contrary to popular belief, coffee in moderation can be very good for you. Obviously too much caffeine is never a good thing, but I believe the saying is, 'a cup of coffee a day will keep the doctor away.'
I found a very interesting article about the health benefits of drinking coffee. I will summarize the main points below but you can read the full article here. You may read different articles saying different things but I personally believe in the health benefits of the coffee bean.
1. Coffee makes you smarter.
Caffeine is a natural stimulant for the brain. I'm not going to get all sciencey in describing what it does with neurotransmitters, dopamine, etc. Essentially it is proven that caffeine improves your mood, memory, and just general functioning ability.
2. Coffee improves physical performance.
Caffeine raises metabolism and increases the oxidation of fatty acids. There is a reason some might drink a Red Bull before a soccer game. Caffeine improves your reaction time and overall performance.
3. Coffee may lower your risk of Type II Diabetes, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's.
4. Coffee is good for your liver.
5. Coffee has plenty of nutrients and antioxidants.
A cup of coffee contains:
6% RDA Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)
11% RDA Riboflavin
2% RDA Niacin and Thiamine
3% RDA Potassium and Manganese
It is also the #1 source for antioxidants in the modern American diet.
*Frappuccinos do not count as "coffee"
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