Let me ask you; do you really know coffee? I’m sure you are probably nodding or smiling by now. But then what do you know about coffee? Do you know that around the world, countless numbers of people prefer to start the day with a warm cup of coffee? I take Coffee in the morning too. But when I was studying for a bachelor’s, I would drink a cup of coffee at night to keep me alert during night studies. Drinking coffee is a great way to get together with family and friends! Can you imagine the joy of sipping up during such friendly atmosphere? It lifts our moods and relieves stress. More so, coffee has an enticing aroma and distinctive flavor (you know what I mean).

But did you know that besides the enticing aroma, reviving taste and distinctive flavor, a cup of coffee contains a solid bunch of health benefits? Let me start by telling you ten reasons why coffee is splendid and absolutely good for you.

1. Coffee does not interfere with calcium absorption. There is a common misconception that taking coffee may lead to calcium loss from the body. But recent evidence has shown that coffee has no negative effect on bone health. And of course, strong healthy bones are a result of a diet rich in calcium. Why not prepare your coffee with a full glass of milk? This will certainly help you meet your calcium needs.

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1. Soluble coffee is 100% coffee. Soluble coffee is processed using pure coffee beans and water with no additives at all! It’s the selection of beans and the distinctive roasting process that provides its special aroma.
2. Coffee helps you learn better and stay more alert at work. Studies have shown that people who drink coffee are relaxed and more interested in their work. The caffeine content in coffee helps restore and maintain alertness – improving performance and enhancing your mood. It is the perfect brew to get you alert and active at work. When studying, coffee helps improve attention and wakefulness, increasing attentiveness and by that it facilitates learning. (While I was studying for a bachelor’s degree, I made a second class upper because Nescafe kept me alert at night; the time I studied best).
3. Coffee is the number one source of antioxidants. New research has shown that coffee is a rich source of antioxidants, and contributes significantly to your daily total antioxidant intake. Antioxidants can help protect your cells from oxidation and your body from heart disease, cancer and premature aging!
4. Decaf has all same antioxidants! Whether you choose a caffeinated or decaffeinated blend, you will still get all the benefits of antioxidants since both contain similar content!
5. Coffee also enhances your physical performance. According to research, caffeine plays a role in providing energy for better physical performance. This could help athletes perform better at endurance exercises of short and long durations, as well as high intensity routines. It can also reduce post-workout muscle pain and feelings of fatigue during the last minutes of work-out.
6. Zero calories in every cup. 1 cup of soluble coffee (NESCAFE®) has less than 2 calories. In fact it is what you add to the coffee that adds calories. So remember to have your cup with less sugar and low fat milk or creamer!
7. Coffee can help protect your skin. Your skin is constantly exposed to harmful external factors such as UV ray, which can affect the health of your cells and cause cell damage. But with the antioxidant-rich properties of coffee, you can help your skin fight the damaging effects of the sun and prevent wrinkles as well.
8. Coffee can help ease headaches. Research suggests that a cup of coffee may help to relieve you of migraine symptoms and even stop it if consumed at the very early stage of the headache. This is because substances like caffeine constrict blood vessels and help counter the painful effects of blood vessel dilation in your head.
9. You can drink 3-4 cups a day. For most people who take coffee, the recommendation for moderate consumption is 300 mg of caffeine per day or the equivalent of 3-4 cups of soluble coffee.

Good health to you!

Source: Nescafe Arabia