Health Benefits of Coffee
Good Evening Naturals!
If you're anything like me you either don't like coffee or avoid it because anything that can cause addiction can't be good for you. Well, if you're like me you're wrong. As it turns out, Coffee is good for so much more than keeping you awake throughout the day. Coffee is filled with antioxidants and anti-inflammatories that produce positive results for overall health. I know you're probably wondering how did I jump from one extreme to next?
Today's post was inspired by a conversation I had with a client on Monday. I currently work on a Medicare project as a licensed health insurance agent for a national health insurance company. Upon speaking with a client. I was told that her mother does not take insulin. Now that may be commonplace for the average person, but for an 83-year-old diabetic that is almost unheard of. According National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) diabetes is
a disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood and urine. So imagine my disbelief. Ummm excuse me? She laughed and told me that diabetes is hereditary in her family and they use a variety of natural alternatives to treat it. Coffee is one of them.
She advised me that strong black coffee helps her mother maintain her blood sugar and has helped her family prevent diabetes for years. (Her daughter has yet to develop it.) I was completely shocked. I decided to research it and look more into it myself and to my amazement...it's true! As I googled "the health benefits of coffee," I came across tons of articles including a few by CNN and healthonline.com! Come to find out, Coffee is very good for your health. It is loaded with antioxidants and beneficial nutrients that can improve your hair, skin, and body and even lowers the risk of several serious diseases. Here are 20 facts about how Coffee can improve your overall health.
1. Coffee contains a natural stimulant, called Caffeine, that when absorbed into the bloodstream blocks an inhibitory neurotransmitter called Adenosine, which gives the neurons in your brain more firing power.
2. Coffee improves various aspects of brain function, including memory, mood, vigilance, energy levels, reaction times and general cognitive function.
3. Caffeine is one of the very few natural substances that have actually been proven to aid fat burning. Studies show that caffeine can boost the metabolic rate by 3-11%.
4. Coffee can specifically increase the burning of fat, by as much as 10% in obese individuals and 29% in lean people.
5. Caffeine increases adrenaline in the blood.
6. Caffeine can increase physical performance because it breaks down fat cells and releases them into the blood as free fatty acids and making them available as fuel. Because of this, it makes sense to have a strong cup of coffee about a half an hour before you head to the gym.
7. Coffee contains Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5), Manganese, Potassium, Magnesium, and Niacin.
8. Coffee reduces the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Studies have shown that people who drink the most coffee have a 23-50% lower risk of getting this disease, one study showing a reduction as high as 67%.
9. Coffee helps prevent the development of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Several studies show that coffee drinkers have up to a 65% lower risk of getting Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's ranging from 32-60%.
10. It turns out that coffee may protect against cirrhosis. People who drink 4 or more cups per day have up to an 80% lower risk of developing this disease that affects the liver.
11. When applied topically, Coffee stimulates the roots and scalp of your hair, which encourages hair growth and prevents hair loss. Coffee can also be processed into a hair oil to do the same.
12. A fresh coffee brew can make your hair more manageable. Coffee can be used as a natural detangler, which also strengthens the hair shaft and will give your hair a natural sheen.
13. Coffee can also be used as a final rinse to enhance the texture and color of your hair. Coffee can be used as a natural hair dye and works wonders for naturally dying grey hair.
14. Coffee face scrub can be used for exfoliating the skin for removal of dead and dry skin cells from our face, and for making our skin smooth and clean again.
15. Coffee scrubs aids in cellulite reduction. The caffeine dehydrates fatty cells, minimizes their appearance, and provides smoothness to our skin.
16. Coffee can be used to treat dark circles. The caffeine in the coffee cannot cure hereditary factors for dark circles, however; its anti-inflammatory properties are very effective in reducing the puffiness and inflammation associated with the dark circles. Caffeine reduces the amount of blood that accumulates under the eyes which is a major factor that contributes to dark circles, which is why it is used as an active ingredient in a ton of skin creams and treatments.
17. When applied topically, Coffee also aids in the treatment of Rosaceae, sun damage, and the prevention of skin cancer.
18. Coffee can be used for the reduction of fine lines, skin tightening, and skin lightening.
19. Coffee can also be used to fight depression!
20. Coffee can also be used to protect the skin from harmful sun rays and external environmental factors.
One word...wow. I had no idea that drinking coffee and applying it topically could do so much for our hair, skin, and body! And to think I avoided it in fear that it would do me bodily harm. Of course, too much of anything can be a bad thing, but with the right application and consumption, coffee can work wonders for our health. Speaking with this customer was clearly divinely orchestrated. I give Coffee my Natural-Minded Stamp of Approval! This post has inspired me to try a few DIY experiments. I'll update you with the results soon!
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/what-is-diabetes
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-13-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-coffee
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/evewoman/article/2000193995/7-ways-your-coffee-will-make-your-hair-healthy
http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/amazing-benefits-of-caffeine-for-skin-hair-and-health/
http://theindianspot.com/coffee-for-skin-and-hair/
https://www.prevention.com/beauty/beauty-uses-coffee
http://stylecaster.com/beauty/beauty-uses-coffee/?dm2sc=1
http://www.livestrong.com/article/504365-the-effects-of-caffeine-on-hair/
https://goodhealthall.com/beauty-benefits-of-coffee/
Copyright © 2017 The Natural-Minded Soul. All Rights Reserved
If you're anything like me you either don't like coffee or avoid it because anything that can cause addiction can't be good for you. Well, if you're like me you're wrong. As it turns out, Coffee is good for so much more than keeping you awake throughout the day. Coffee is filled with antioxidants and anti-inflammatories that produce positive results for overall health. I know you're probably wondering how did I jump from one extreme to next?
Today's post was inspired by a conversation I had with a client on Monday. I currently work on a Medicare project as a licensed health insurance agent for a national health insurance company. Upon speaking with a client. I was told that her mother does not take insulin. Now that may be commonplace for the average person, but for an 83-year-old diabetic that is almost unheard of. According National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) diabetes is
a disease in which the body’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, resulting in abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates and elevated levels of glucose in the blood and urine. So imagine my disbelief. Ummm excuse me? She laughed and told me that diabetes is hereditary in her family and they use a variety of natural alternatives to treat it. Coffee is one of them.
She advised me that strong black coffee helps her mother maintain her blood sugar and has helped her family prevent diabetes for years. (Her daughter has yet to develop it.) I was completely shocked. I decided to research it and look more into it myself and to my amazement...it's true! As I googled "the health benefits of coffee," I came across tons of articles including a few by CNN and healthonline.com! Come to find out, Coffee is very good for your health. It is loaded with antioxidants and beneficial nutrients that can improve your hair, skin, and body and even lowers the risk of several serious diseases. Here are 20 facts about how Coffee can improve your overall health.
The Health Benefits of Coffee:
1. Coffee contains a natural stimulant, called Caffeine, that when absorbed into the bloodstream blocks an inhibitory neurotransmitter called Adenosine, which gives the neurons in your brain more firing power.
2. Coffee improves various aspects of brain function, including memory, mood, vigilance, energy levels, reaction times and general cognitive function.
3. Caffeine is one of the very few natural substances that have actually been proven to aid fat burning. Studies show that caffeine can boost the metabolic rate by 3-11%.
4. Coffee can specifically increase the burning of fat, by as much as 10% in obese individuals and 29% in lean people.
5. Caffeine increases adrenaline in the blood.
6. Caffeine can increase physical performance because it breaks down fat cells and releases them into the blood as free fatty acids and making them available as fuel. Because of this, it makes sense to have a strong cup of coffee about a half an hour before you head to the gym.
7. Coffee contains Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5), Manganese, Potassium, Magnesium, and Niacin.
8. Coffee reduces the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Studies have shown that people who drink the most coffee have a 23-50% lower risk of getting this disease, one study showing a reduction as high as 67%.
9. Coffee helps prevent the development of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Several studies show that coffee drinkers have up to a 65% lower risk of getting Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's ranging from 32-60%.
10. It turns out that coffee may protect against cirrhosis. People who drink 4 or more cups per day have up to an 80% lower risk of developing this disease that affects the liver.
11. When applied topically, Coffee stimulates the roots and scalp of your hair, which encourages hair growth and prevents hair loss. Coffee can also be processed into a hair oil to do the same.
12. A fresh coffee brew can make your hair more manageable. Coffee can be used as a natural detangler, which also strengthens the hair shaft and will give your hair a natural sheen.
13. Coffee can also be used as a final rinse to enhance the texture and color of your hair. Coffee can be used as a natural hair dye and works wonders for naturally dying grey hair.
14. Coffee face scrub can be used for exfoliating the skin for removal of dead and dry skin cells from our face, and for making our skin smooth and clean again.
15. Coffee scrubs aids in cellulite reduction. The caffeine dehydrates fatty cells, minimizes their appearance, and provides smoothness to our skin.
16. Coffee can be used to treat dark circles. The caffeine in the coffee cannot cure hereditary factors for dark circles, however; its anti-inflammatory properties are very effective in reducing the puffiness and inflammation associated with the dark circles. Caffeine reduces the amount of blood that accumulates under the eyes which is a major factor that contributes to dark circles, which is why it is used as an active ingredient in a ton of skin creams and treatments.
17. When applied topically, Coffee also aids in the treatment of Rosaceae, sun damage, and the prevention of skin cancer.
18. Coffee can be used for the reduction of fine lines, skin tightening, and skin lightening.
19. Coffee can also be used to fight depression!
20. Coffee can also be used to protect the skin from harmful sun rays and external environmental factors.
One word...wow. I had no idea that drinking coffee and applying it topically could do so much for our hair, skin, and body! And to think I avoided it in fear that it would do me bodily harm. Of course, too much of anything can be a bad thing, but with the right application and consumption, coffee can work wonders for our health. Speaking with this customer was clearly divinely orchestrated. I give Coffee my Natural-Minded Stamp of Approval! This post has inspired me to try a few DIY experiments. I'll update you with the results soon!
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Sources:
https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/what-is-diabetes
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-13-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-coffee
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/evewoman/article/2000193995/7-ways-your-coffee-will-make-your-hair-healthy
http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/amazing-benefits-of-caffeine-for-skin-hair-and-health/
http://theindianspot.com/coffee-for-skin-and-hair/
https://www.prevention.com/beauty/beauty-uses-coffee
http://stylecaster.com/beauty/beauty-uses-coffee/?dm2sc=1
http://www.livestrong.com/article/504365-the-effects-of-caffeine-on-hair/
https://goodhealthall.com/beauty-benefits-of-coffee/
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