Knowing the best time to drink coffee can help maximize its health benefits.
Research on coffee has become a popular topic in recent years, with most studies suggesting that coffee refreshes the mind and helps prevent a variety of chronic diseases, supporting better health and longevity.
10 Reasons to Drink Coffee
1. Refreshes the Brain
When it comes to coffee, most of us think of it as a mind-sharpener, and research agrees. Caffeinated coffee blocks adenosine, the neurotransmitter responsible for drowsiness, from binding to adenosine receptors in the brain. In addition, caffeine will also enhance the effects of adrenaline and dopamine, two other facilitators providing an added refreshing effect.
2. Burns Fat
Research shows that bioactive compounds in coffee, such as chlorogenic acid, caffeine, trigonelline, and magnesium, all possess anti-obesity properties. However, from a pure caloric perspective, if you really want to achieve the fat-burning effect, it is best to drink black coffee. Coffee with creamer or milk and sugar has higher calories and is not conducive to fat-burning and weight loss.
3. Supplies Antioxidants
Natural antioxidants come mainly from plants. However, because of the increasing adoption of Westernized dietary patterns, many people eat a lot of meat and high-fat, high-sugar, and highly processed foods. Because of this, they lack sufficient daily intake of vegetables and fruits, resulting in the reduction of sufficient antioxidant intake.
Jessica is a Hong Kong-based reporter for The Epoch Times, mainly focusing on Integrative Medicine.
