September 29 sees the return of National Coffee Day, a celebration of the hot, caffeinated beverage the nation loves. While many people might see coffee as a daily necessity or “wake-up juice,” did you know that the average cup of joe could actually offer numerous health benefits?
Let’s take a look at the health benefits of drinking coffee and ways to enjoy an even tastier cup every day.
Coffee Benefits in Brief
Starting your day with a delicious cup of coffee, whether you love a latte or favor a frappe, could be healthier than you realize. Coffee offers net hydration, so while fresh, clean water is always the best choice when you’re thirsty, coffee is still beneficial.
Other potential benefits of coffee include:
· Antioxidant properties
· Increased metabolism
· Boosted brain function
· Reduced risk of major diseases
· Better cholesterol management
No wonder Americans can’t get enough of this wonder drink. At least two-thirds of the nation drinks coffee every day, a figure that’s rising all the time. So, what’s the science behind these coffee health benefits?
Coffee as an Antioxidant
Antioxidants are chemicals that protect the body from oxidative stress — damage to cells, proteins, and DNA caused by free radicals. Coffee is packed with flavonoids, alkaloids, and phenolic acids that are all known to be effective antioxidants.
Metabolism Booster
Drinking your coffee in the morning could do more than wake you up. It could also be the kickstart your metabolism needs to function better. Established science shows that coffee stimulates your metabolism by 5% to 20% for up to three hours after consumption. A boosted metabolism can help with weight management, plus your mood and energy levels.
Increased Brain Function
Caffeine is a well-known stimulant and a key constituent in coffee unless you’re drinking decaf. That’s why it’s popular in the morning, because the stimulating effect can reduce fatigue. But did you know that coffee could also help with focus and memory?
Johns Hopkins University researchers discovered that coffee could have a positive impact on long-term memory and might even help with cognitive decline, though more research is needed.
Improved Cholesterol Management
Triglycerides are fats associated with obesity and high cholesterol. Studies on rats have discovered that coffee can reduce triglyceride levels and lower the density of other fatty proteins. Consumption of coffee was also linked to long-term reduced weight gain and a lower sensitivity to insulin. This latter fact could indicate that non-sugared coffee is useful in protecting yourself against type 2 diabetes.
Lower Risk of Serious Disease
Other studies appear to indicate that one of the major coffee health benefits could be a reduced risk of chronic liver disease. Nearly half a million people contributed to research that discovered a correlation between coffee drinkers and a lower risk of serious liver conditions.
Harvard Medical School has also reported that drinking coffee could be connected to a longer life and, in particular, better heart health. Two to three cups a day could reduce the risk of conditions like irregular heartbeats and cardiovascular disease, according to research undertaken over 12 years. Antioxidants provide these coffee health benefits by reducing the risk of inflammation associated with serious and chronic diseases.
Making Better Coffee
How do you make your coffee even better? With expert water coolers and filtration systems that help ensure every cup is made with clean, filtered water.
Coffee experts state that coffee made with filtered water is more consistent in both flavor and quality, primarily because unfiltered tap water can vary so much by location and even by the season.
Filtration also removes contaminants ranging from heavy metals to PFAS and many more substances that can cause health problems for you and your family. Contaminants can also react with your coffee grounds, spoiling the flavor and even the look and feel of your favorite cup of joe.
If you love making your own coffee at home, there are so many options to ensure every cup is made with delicious, filtered water. You could install an undersink filtration system to ensure every drop of water is pure. The Brio SIMPL Tankless RO Undersink Filtration System dispenses 2 liters of water per minute and 800 gallons per day. Clean water makes better-tasting coffee, helping you enjoy the health benefits of each cup even more.
The health benefits of coffee give you even more reasons to enjoy the nation’s favorite beverage. Discover tastier coffee via expert water filtration solutions this National Coffee Day, or contact Brio Water for more information.
