Coffee: it makes us all crave for more, those subtle aromas of fiery relaxation are a delight for every epicurean. Everybody has his or her favourite version of the beverage: with a sweet touch of caramel, a rich aroma of white chocolate, or a spicy version that accentuates the power of nature! In this blog I take you on a journey tot he advantages coffee has to offer. Because coffee is an emotional experience.
1. Coffee boosts sports performance
A cup of coffee can’t be eliminated out of our morning routine. We drink our cup of black gold the way we like it best.
Did you know coffee can be a natural supplement to enhance sports performances? It improves speed, endurance and some other parameters. Furthermore coffee is low in calories, which fits into a healthy lifestyle. As with many things, the golden rule here is: do not exaggerate. Keep a limit of 5 cups a day and crush your records one step at a time.
In a practical test with professional cyclists, the athletes could break their record by 8 seconds just by drinking a strong cup coffee. The effect was the same for heavy users and light users.
2. Drinking coffee diminishes the chances of disease.
If you drink coffee regularly, you have a diminished chance of getting a serious disease like heartproblems, cancer and strokes. The chance of respiratory problemes, diabetes and even kidney problems also diminish. This is also applicable to people drinking decaf coffee.
Furthermore, coffee has the same effect as an anti-depressant. It regulates the dopamine levels in the brain. Dopamine is responsible for the rewards area in your brain.
3. Coffee increases your concentration ability.
1-2 cups of coffee has a stimulating effect on your concentration ability. Your memory, alertness and motivation slightly increase, which makes studying easier for example.
Also concerning other abilities like driving a car, the chances of an accident decrease after drinking a cup of coffee.
Be careful though with too much coffee before bedtime. The caffeïne levels could keep you awake. Although some people suffer more from the effects of caffeïne than others.
4. The decaf version is also an excellent choice
The demand for decaf coffee is rapidly increasing. Some individuals are pretty sensitive to caffeïne, which makes decaf a perfect alternative. Decaf is not fully free of caffeïn, though most of the caffeïne is removed. A regular cup of coffee contains on average 75 milligrams of caffeïn, while a cup of decaf coffee only contains 3 milligrams of stimulating caffeïn. The effect of decaf coffee decreases the impact on sleep quality to a bare minimum.
Now some readers might think you could drink an unlimited amount of decaf coffee. But the rule here is also: do not exaggerate. On the long term decaffeïnated coffee could have a negative impact on blood pressure levels. So drink decaf coffee in moderation.
Conclusion: Are you sensitive to the effects of caffeïn? Decaf is a good option.
5. Coffee contains an abundance of nutrients.
Most people have a higher intake in nutrients and vitamines from coffee, as opposed to fruit and vegetables. Coffee is more than a filtered extract of black water. It contains large amounts of essential vitamins: Riboflavin, pantothenic acid, manganese, potassium, magnesium, niacin… each with their own specific advantage. Potassium regulates blood pressure and the hydration balance. Magnesium supports the memory.
Adding sugar to your coffee is discouraged due to the harmful effects of sugar. In addition to that coffee has a fatburning effect. It increases adrenaline levels in the blood and as such it stimulates fat burning.
So enjoy your delicious cup of coffee with a carefree mindset, and relax intensely with this productivity booster! Coffee will always be a stopping point in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, for everyone that enjoys flavour and simplicity. Transform during a sensational break. With coffee you can taste the power of sunny baristabeans in a moment of sharpness and focus.