Being the second most popular drink after water and having daily worldwide consumption rate of 1400 million cups, coffee is not just your morning wake up call. Research shows that this black beverage is a rich source of health benefiting antioxidants, pantothenic acid and riboflavin that improves heart health, lowers blood pressure, controls blood glucose levels and reduces the risk of liver and colon cancer. Therefore, no need to feel the pinch of guilt any more, include this amazing hot beverage in your daily diet and say goodbye to chronic diseases.
6 Best Reasons for Drinking Coffee on a Daily Basis:
Coffee not only acts as the daily source of caffeine that gets us going for the day, it also helps in fighting several diseases, promotes weight loss and keeps aging at bay.
Boost Energy and Performance:
Coffee is one of the richest sources of antioxidants and the caffeine present in coffee works as a powerful stimulant that boosts energy levels, increases alertness and improves performance. The caffeine is absorbed by blood stream and carried to the brain that promotes the functioning of dopamine and norepinephrine. These neurotransmitters improve the transmission of electrical impulses through neurons, increase motivation, enhance the mood and lead to better decision making.
Caffeine also improves physical performance by increasing Epinephrine levels in the blood and promoting the release of fatty acids from tissues that are used by the body during vigorous exercise or workouts.
Although coffee acts as a powerful instant energy boost yet the important role that vitamins and minerals play in increasing energy cannot be ignored. While B complex vitamins promote nerve functioning and improve skin health, biotin and vitamin D3 improves bone strength and density, calcium absorption and proper functioning of the immune system. Minerals such as magnesium, manganese, copper and selenium maintain the water balance and metabolism functions.
The benefits of these vitamins and minerals can be derived from various food sources, but the best and most effective way to utilize their benefits is to consume them as combined multivitamins and minerals in the form of supplements or tablets. This can be done with INLIFE’s Multivitamin & Minerals tablets, a reliable and safe way of supplementing all the necessary nutrients for promoting energy, relieving stress, enhancing the immune system and increasing vitality.
Promote Weight Loss:
Research shows that caffeine helps in boosting up metabolic rate by 3-11 % that promotes fat burning in overweight and obese individuals. No wonder caffeine is used as an important ingredient in most weight loss products and supplements.
It also triggers the breakdown of fats stored in tissues and make them available as energy during vigorous workouts or physical activities. In addition, it also acts as an effective appetite suppressant. Drinking a cup of black coffee during the afternoon or after dinner can prevent cravings and unmindful munching during evening or late at night. But the fat burning power of coffee can be utilized only when it is taken in the plain form by cutting out sugar, milk and cream.
Reduced Risk of Type 2 Diabetes:
Type 2 Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases around the world, and presently 347 million people suffer from this disease. It is a metabolic disorder in which the body cells fail to use the insulin produced by pancreas. It also leads to other health problems such as heart diseases, nerve damage, kidney damage, hearing impairment, eye problems and Alzheimer’s. Studies show that individuals who drink more than four cups of coffee per day cutout the risk of Type 2 Diabetes by almost half.
When it comes to natural treatment and control of Type 2 Diabetes, the benefits of Flax Seed Oil is worth a special mention. The Lignans present in flax seeds works effectively in controlling Type 2 Diabetes. Daily intake of flaxseed oil helps in building up insulin sensitivity in people with glucose intolerance.
While adding flaxseeds to daily diet can help in controlling blood glucose levels, it is better to take in the nutrients and essential fatty acids omega 3, 6 and 9 from this seed directly in the form of oil. This is possible with INLIFE’s Flax Seed Oil capsule that is made from 100% natural, extra virgin cold pressed flaxseed oil that not only controls blood sugar levels, but also improves cardio-vascular health, promotes weight loss and reduces joint pain.
Improved Liver Protection:
The liver is a vital organ that plays important role in digestion and secretion of bile juice that helps in blending fatty foods. The hepatocytes of the liver also detoxify the blood and remove various toxic substances before it spreads to rest of the body.
Regular consumption of coffee can reduce the risk of liver diseases such as primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), liver cirrhosis and fatty liver disease. Drinking 3-4 cups of coffee each day helps in reducing the risk of liver diseases by 80%.
Protect Against Neurodegenerative Diseases:
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are two of the most prevalent neurodegenerative diseases that affect older adults. It disturbs memory, thinking capacity and behavior of the patient and although the progress of the diseases is very slow, it gets severe over time leading to death. Sadly, there is no known cure for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s yet, but coffee has been shown to reduce the risk of these neurodegenerative diseases by almost 60%.
It is said that prevention is better than cure and although there is no cure for Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, the risk of developing these diseases can be reduced considerably by nourishing the nerve cells and neurons with nutrients essential for brain functioning like vitamin B12, omega 3, Coenzyme Q10, antioxidants and flavonoids.
The benefits of vitamin B12 in improving memory and brain functions need no new emphasis. It helps in proper functioning of the myelin sheath present in the neurons that facilitate transfer of nerve impulses. Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to depression, distraction, memory loss, nerve damage and impaired brain functioning. The major food sources of vitamin B12 are animal based- such as organ meat, red meat and certain fishes, therefore vegetarians and vegans are usually deficient in Vitamin B12.
The best way to acquire this memory boosting nutrient is through oral supplements or tablets. INLIFE’s Vitamin B12 + ALA tablets are a safe and rich source of vitamin B12 combined with ALA (Alpha Lipoic Acid) that helps maintain a healthy nervous system, normalize functioning of major organs in the human body, promotes energy metabolism and replenishes blood vessels.
Effective Anti-aging Agent:
The role of vitamins in preventing premature skin aging is eminent, but the antioxidants in coffee also act as effective anti-aging agents to prevent skin aging. Coffee is loaded with antioxidants – flavonoids, caffeic acid, gamma-tocopherol, p-coumaric acid, tannic acid etc. The antioxidants help in fighting oxidative stress and prevent free radical damage to cells. The anti-inflammatory property of coffee prevents the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and age spots and preserves the youthfulness and liveliness of skin.
Hope these important health benefiting aspects of coffee will change its image from just a regular beverage to a nourishing drink that has the power to improve overall health.
Image Sources:
pillbox123.com
lifescc.com
devoorzorg.be
2pa2.lv
nanobiotechnews.com
fitnesstalk.com.au
