{"id":2720,"date":"2016-08-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-08-18T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/ten-amazing-benefits-coffee\/"},"modified":"2023-04-13T07:53:00","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T05:53:00","slug":"ten-amazing-benefits-coffee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/personal-fitness-training-blog\/ten-amazing-benefits-coffee\/","title":{"rendered":"The ten amazing benefits of coffee"},"content":{"rendered":"

Coffee<\/strong> is the second-most traded commodity on earth (after oil).\u00a0However, given the health benefits of coffee, maybe it should be the MOST-traded commodity? Let\u2019s take a look at the ten benefits of coffee.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0It\u2019s a super-antioxidant<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scientists have found that coffee is very high in antioxidants<\/a>. You\u2019ll get more antioxidants<\/strong> out of one cup than you will out of a bowl full of fruit and veg.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0It makes your brain better…<\/strong><\/p>\n

Comic book superheroes have fast reaction times, excellent memory, laser-sharp focus and are generally smart, right?\u00a0 Well, then coffee must be the drink of superheroes because it gives you all that. Scientists have found that it truly does improve brain<\/strong> function. It blocks adenosine<\/strong>, an inhibitory neurotransmitter<\/strong>. This makes it easier for other neurotransmitters to work, literally making your neurons<\/strong> fire better.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Which means Alzheimers and Parkinsons are less likely<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yip. When your brain functions better, it also wards off diseases like Alzheimers and Parkinsons.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0It burns fat and speeds up your metabolism<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scientists have found evidence that the caffeine in coffee helps to increase the rate at which you burn fat. Plus, it boosts your metabolic rate<\/a>. So if you\u2019re trying to lose weight, drinking this miracle drink can help (as long as you don\u2019t stir in any sugar and cream!).<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0It\u2019s nutritious<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coffee isn\u2019t just a warm cup of caffeine.<\/strong> The coffee bean carries various nutrients,<\/strong> including vitamins B2<\/strong> and B5<\/strong>, as well as potassium<\/strong> (among others).<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0It fights cancer
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\nYour cuppa java does you more good than you think… it\u2019s been shown to fight certain types of cancer.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0It helps your body perform better<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is why experts recommend you drink a cup before a workout as it\u00a0stimulates your nervous system and, specifically, it causes your fat cells to release and break down fatty acids. This gives you a boost of energy. Plus, it stimulates the levels of epinephrine<\/strong> (an adrenaline<\/strong>) in the body, giving you more juice, as it were.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0It keeps diabetes at bay<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scientists are finding that coffee drinkers are less likely to develop Type II diabetes. Drink up!<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0It protects your liver<\/strong><\/p>\n

Liver<\/strong> damage, or cirrhosis<\/strong>, is often the result of liver diseases. People who drink coffee regularly are less likely to suffer from cirrhosis, though experts aren\u2019t certain why yet.<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0It makes you happy. Really<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most of say that the smell of coffee makes us happy (and thirsty for a cup!).\u00a0 However,\u00a0there\u2019s evidence that this is truer than we think. People who drink java\u00a0suffer less from depression.<\/p>\n

Here is the caveat to all this wonderfulness. You must be drinking the real deal (i.e. the one ground from roasted beans), rather than instant drinks that are flavoured like coffee. Also, if you drink your coffee with lots of sugar in it, you\u2019re not doing much for your health.<\/p>\n

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