Coffee is the single most popular drink in the world – and it’s not just us saying so. Over 400 billion cups of coffee are sipped, slurped and savoured each year globally. And Australians are certainly pulling their weight, consuming an average of nearly two kilograms of coffee per person each year (1.39kgs of which was roasted coffee).

But now you can enjoy all this coffee with total peace of mind because more and more studies are showing that there are actually quite a few health benefits of coffee.

The Health Benefits of Coffee

Gives You More energy

Caffeine is a mild stimulant that speeds up messages between the brain and the body. And because coffee is caffeinated it can give you more energy and make you feel less tired. This comes as no surprise – most of us can’t wait for our first cuppa every day.

And you don’t have to wait too long to feel energised. You can start to feel the effects of caffeine as quickly as five minutes after drinking it (though it may take up to 30 minutes).

Makes You Smarter

Yep, you read that right – coffee makes you smarter… at least that’s what the studies say. Without getting too deep into the physiology, caffeine blocks certain neurotransmitters in your brain, letting other neurotransmitters increase. When these increase they make all the little thinking neurons fire up which then stimulates your brain function, including memory, mood, vigilance, reaction times and general mental function.

Helps You Burn Fat

Caffeine is one of the only natural substances on the planet that is proven to help you burn fat. In fact, studies show it can boost your metabolic state by up to 11% and increase fat burning by up to 29%.

Improves Physical Performance (by a lot!)

There’s a reason high-performing athletes love their daily coffee fix. Caffeine can improve physical performance by 11-12% on average. That’s because it increases your adrenaline levels, stimulates your ‘fight-or-flight’ response, and prepares your body for intense physical exertion.

Lowers Your Risk of Some Diseases

If you didn’t already love your daily latte, here’s some good reasons to start – coffee drinkers have lower risk of type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s and dementia, Parkinson’s, heart disease, cancer and strokes. All this from a beautiful single origin in your cup? Amazing.

Makes You Happier

Drinking coffee makes you happier – and that’s not just the enjoyment of the coffee itself! People who drink four or more cups of coffee per day actually have a 20% lower risk of becoming depressed and are 53% less likely to die by suicide.

A Great Source of Antioxidants

Coffee is a great source of antioxidants – and antioxidants are great for fighting disease. They’re molecules that hunt down and neutralise free radicals in your body and when those get too high you suddenly find links to diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

And Our Favourite Health Benefit of Coffee… Helps You Live Longer

Coffee isn’t a magic pill – but sometimes it feels like one, especially when studies show that coffee drinkers have a lower risk of death. This might be a combination of the fact that it’s a rich source of antioxidants, lowers your risk of chronic disease and makes you happier. But whatever the reason, it definitely helps you live longer. As health benefits of coffee goes, that’s a pretty good one!

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The Health Benefits of Coffee (More Reasons to Love it)