Coffee is a tasty beverage that is surprisingly good for you. Scientific research into the health benefits of coffee has found that coffee is packed with antioxidants and nutrients that can benefit your health. Drinking coffee in moderate amounts is good for your health because it can help to improve your alertness, increase energy levels, and improve cognitive function.
It may also surprise you to learn that regular coffee consumption is linked to better cardiovascular health, losing weight and managing the symptoms of diabetes. The stimulating effect of caffeine in coffee also acts as a mild antidepressant in the body.
Drinking excessive amounts of coffee or beverages containing caffeine can be bad for you because of some adverse side effects. However drinking two to eight cups of coffee per day has many health benefits. In fact, the more coffee you drink the longer you live. The study found that coffee drinkers live longer on average than non-coffee drinkers. But surprisingly, people who drink a lot of coffee tend to live longer than people who drink moderately or sparsely.
Starting your day with a cup of freshly brewed coffee can not only help to wake you up but give you important nutrients and antioxidants. Also, roasting coffee beans increases the levels of the amino acid phenylalanine which has high antioxidant activity. Because of coffee’s high antioxidant content, a cup of coffee may be better for you than tea.