Top 3 Reasons to Feel Good about your Morning Coffee
What are the benefits of coffee?
Coffee is one of the most commonly used drugs in the western world. There is a lot of information out there about whether coffee is good or bad for you, so it can be hard to know what to think. However, it is undeniable that there are a lot of people drinking coffee. So if you are already addicted to coffee, here are some reasons you should not feel bad about it.
Reason #1: Current Health
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Of course, first and foremost it contains caffeine and will help boost energy
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Coffee contains antioxidants! Antioxidants can help the body manage chronic low oxidative stress related diseases like cancer or heart disease
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Contains several B vitamins, manganese and potassium
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Assists in muscle glycogen recovery. After workouts our glycogen stores in our muscles are depleted. After exercise we need to replenish these stores so we can have a strong next workout
Reason #2: Future Health
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Possible reduction of diabetes type 2, liver disease, and gout
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Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease, some cancers and neurological conditions (parkinsons, alzheimers/ dementia)
Reason #3: Weight Management
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Can help boost your metabolism!
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Promotes satiety – makes you feel more full
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Combats insulin resistance
Remember, this is just general information.
If you have specific medical conditions, are experiencing pain, or you’re just not sure where to start when it comes to exercise, please remember we’re here for you.
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