Fitness, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Sleep

Any coffee lovers out there?

by :

Yeli

3 April 2023

I don’t know who needs to hear this but…. Go ahead and have your second cup of coffee. Just make sure it’s before 1pm so that it doesn’t affect your sleep!

Did you know that coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world? This beloved beverage is so popular that when news first broke that Prince Harry and Meghan were considering Canada as their new home, Canadian coffee giant Tim Hortons offered free coffee for life as an extra enticement. How lucky are they, right?

But I bet you have heard it’s bad for you? I personally LOVE coffee, I would have up to four cups per day of delicious black coffee (no milk, no sugar) – which is A LOT – but I stopped once I learned I was pregnant last year. I took it as a chance to detox a bit and prove to myself I could go without it – because I must admit, I had a small addiction to it, to the point where not having my coffee would mean an awful headache and the worst mood. Anyway, my baby was born 8 weeks ago and now I’m exclusively breastfeeding, so I’m still not having any coffee not only because of the baby but also because my sleep is all messed up and trying to fix it with coffee would only make it worse.

BUT… you my friend, you who actually love coffee and are not pregnant nor are you breastfeeding, please eead this: coffee has been linked to a long list of potential health benefits, giving you all the more reason to get brewing.

For instance:

● Some research suggests that regular coffee consumption may be linked to a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes over the long term.
● Although studies have turned up mixed results, some research suggests that coffee may help protect against certain neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkison’s disease.
● Coffee contains nutrients such as niacin, potassium, magnesium, and antioxidants — which can improve digestive health, support muscle function, and lead to better heart health. It also contains caffeine, which boosts metabolism, improves energy, and can promote weight loss.
● One study showed that coffee was significantly associated with a reduction of cardiovascular diseases. One cup of coffee a day was linked with a reduction in deaths from heart related illnesses by 42 percent.

Show some love if you love coffee as much as I do!!!!