5 Things That Happen When You Drink Coffee Every Day
Every morning, I start the day with a big glass of chilled lemon water and set myself up with a pour-over cup of organic, fair trade, ethically sourced coffee. Mmm. It’s the perfect start to the day. It tastes great, gives me a boost, and helps me get my day started. But that’s not all it’s good for.
1. Drinking coffee makes your brain healthier.
Studies have found that just 3 cups of coffee a day can decrease the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia by as much as 65% in middle aged men and women. Additional research found it lowered the risk of developing Parkinson’s by 30-60%.
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2. You fire up your metabolism.
Trying to drop a few pounds? Good for you! Start your day with some coffee. Caffeine in coffee has been found to rev up your metabolism and help you burn those extra calories.
Related: 10 Little Ways To Boost Your Metabolism And Lose Weight
3. You’ll be happier.
This one’s a no-brainer for people who already love coffee, but now we’ve got some of that magical science to back it up! A study performed at the Harvard Public School of Health found that adults who drank two to four cups of caffeinated coffee had a 50% lowered risk of suicide compared to those who did not.
4. You reduce your risk of developing type 2 Diabetes.
Another study performed at the Harvard Public School of Health found that drinking one cup of coffee a day lowered your risk of developing type 2 Diabetes by about 11%. Those who drank two a day reduced their risk by 17%.
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5. Coffee reduces the risk of skin cancer.
Interestingly enough, yes, a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that older adults who drank four or more cups of coffee a day had a 20% lower risk of developing malignant melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer.
