How Morning Coffee Enhances Your Productivity

Coffee is the second largest commodity all over the world, just after oil. Every country has its own way of drinking it. In Brazil, they put some lemon in it, whiskey if it is an Irish version and just milk if you want a café au lait in France. Milk, whipped cream, ice, sugar, cocoa powder, and cinnamon are some of the ingredients that usually accompany this fantastic beverage.

Having a cup of coffee at your favorite restaurant or having your own coffee maker at home will give you plenty of reasons to love the moment you share a cup. Alone or with friends, the benefits of drinking it are way better than it possible negative consequences.

Coffee makes you feel alerted and is the usual beverage for everybody’s morning breakfast. But did you know that it also reduces the chances of developing cancer? These are some of the reasons coffee is an excellent option to boost your productivity levels and your health.

1. Caffeine For Your Brain

Caffeine is a great stimulant for you. After you drink coffee caffeine travels through your blood and reaches your brain. It enhances the activity of the neurotransmitters in your brain which leads to better memory, higher energy levels and reaction time.

2. Losing Weight With Coffee

It has been proven that drinking a cup of coffee in the morning increases your metabolic rate at around 10% and also you fat burning rate. So, instead of drinking those diuretic teas and beverages that can drain your energy to lose weight, why not giving coffee a chance and getting the best from your energy levels and metabolic rate.

3. Liver And Colorectal Cancer Stay Away

There are many different types of cancer, some of them are easier to treat, but all of them are very serious. Cancer is still one of the main causes of death around the world, and since there are so many types of cancer, it’s hard to protect ourselves. Coffee seems to be related to 40% fewer chances of getting liver and colorectal cancer. The studies that showed these results also said the participants drank an average of 4 to 5 cups a day.

4. Your Brain Is Protected

Coffee has, besides caffeine, two unique oils that protect your brain, kahweol, and cafestol, they are anti-inflammatory and also protect the brain against the influence of stress. Since stress can cause damage, having your brain protected against it will ensure its correct functioning. Make sure you drink it black and with a little water to preserve these precious oils.

5. Coffee Against Parkinson’s

In some studies carried out with groups that drank regular coffee and decaffeinated coffee, Scientist found out that the group of people drinking regular coffee had around 50% fewer chances of developing Parkinson’s disease. Apparently, in this case, it was due to caffeine itself, which is why the group with the decaf coffee didn’t show the same results.

How About Side Effects Or Downsides

True. No liquid is 100% safe, especially when it comes to overuse or misinterpretation of how it works. Even water can harm you if you drink too much. People have considered that coffee affects your nervous system and brain so effectively that it has to be used with caution.

Some people will warn you about coffee, in some cultures, it is even considered a sin to drink it. These ideas are often associated with its effects in the nervous system since it will keep you awake for a longer time, especially if you drink it after noon. To avoid not falling asleep at night try to have your cup of coffee early in the morning. The effects of caffeine can be in your body for about ten hours, so do the math and obtain the best of coffee without losing any sleep.

It is also good to remember not to drink your coffee on an empty stomach. The acids existing in the stomach are stimulated by the consumption of this beverage and having too much of them for too long time can be harmful and may lead to heartburn or indigestion. To avoid this just try to have your usual cup with some food, and since it is better to drink it early just make it part of your breakfast and everything will be set.

To sum up, coffee will give you more benefits than downsides. It is just a matter of adjusting the quantity and time that you are going to consume it. The best outcomes that will enhance your productivity are available when drinking it in the morning and two cups a day seems to be the right quantity to fight certain types of cancer, like liver and colorectal.

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About The Author

Jeanne McDonald is the founder/main editor of YourDiningCenter.com – a great website with Tips, Guides and Reviews to help people who have passion in Coffee, Foods, Drinks and Cooking. Follow us on Twitter

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