We are learning more and more about how coffee benefits so many aspects of our biology. Now, a new study shows that coffee benefits brain function! A study out of Portugal’s University of Minho School of Medicine compared several factors of brain function with coffee drinkers and non-coffee drinkers. The team led by School of Medicine President Nuno Sousa used MRI scans for the study. EatThis.com reports: As a result, Sousa and his team discovered that there is, indeed, a connection between drinking coffee and “a more efficient and beneficial pattern of connections with respect to motor control and alertness.” In […]
Will Drinking More Coffee Make You Live Longer?
Does drinking more coffee make you live longer? There have so many studies on the health effects of coffee. Some saying it’s good. Some saying it’s bad. But lately the evidence seems to be leaning more towards good than bad. Yahoo News just recently reported a new study showing that drinking at least 3 cups of coffee each day can prolong your life. Researchers from the Chung-Ang University and the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency penned the new coffee study, highlighting the benefits of regular coffee use on one’s health, The Korea Herald explained. Published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition […]
What Is A Coffee Nap? How Does It Work?
A coffee nap is when you drink coffee right before you take a quick nap. It is great for when you’re feeling sleepy during the day and have a spare twenty minutes! The really interesting thing about this is studies have shown that doing this is more effective than taking a nap or drinking coffee separately! We’ve discussed other benefits of drinking coffee but didn’t think there would be a benefit to napping! So, how does this work? We need to understand the timing of both napping and caffeine absorption in the body. According to Smithsonian Magazine: Soon after you drink […]
What Is Golden Ratio Coffee?
I came across a very interesting coffee product called Golden Ratio Coffee. I was researching brewing and roasting methods and techniques and found it online. The owner of this Austin,TX based company discovered this lightly roasted coffee bean on a trip to Seattle. He had given up on coffee for some of its adverse side effects. He loved the flavor of Golden Coffee and the lack of problems drinking regular coffee caused. However, he couldn’t find any golden coffee locally or online, so he decided to start roasting it himself. It intrigued me for several reasons: The Golden Color As […]
The Word On Coffee And Sex Drive?
Are you concerned whether there is a link between coffee and sex drive? There has been some confusion as to whether coffee can have a positive or negative effect on your sex drive, or whether it affects it at all. There has been very little research on this subject. But what has been done suggests that there is a small positive effect. It is thought that caffeine can increase blood flow to the genitals of both men and women. The effect on Men For men, a 2015 PLOS One Journal study determined that men who consume 1-2 cups a day […]
Can Caffeine Cause Or Increase Anxiety?
I have struggled with anxiety in the past. It was at a point where I was losing sleep because I was worrying and obsessing about ridiculous things that, at the time, seemed very real. I was able to overcome it with therapy, medication and then meditation, eating well and regular exercise. I learned to recognize my triggers and let go of the useless worrying.
Is Drinking Coffee Black Better For You?
I like my coffee black. The pure flavor of black coffee has become one of my favorite tastes! Enjoying the full flavor and aroma has become a huge part of my morning ritual. I used to drink it with milk and sugar but I decided to wean myself and go full dark. It took a while to adjust but, ultimately, I was able to retrain my palate to first tolerate and then LOVE the taste! Why would I do that, you ask? Let me list the reasons. I’m cheap. There. I said it. I make and drink coffee at home […]
Why Coffee Is Good For You!
If you’re worried about being addicted to coffee, you may want to take a deep breath and read the rest of this post. Coffee may be one of the healthiest addictions on the planet! A huge study out of the UK in 2018 showed that people who drink coffee are less likely to die than non-coffee drinkers. Are you breathing easier yet? In fact, drinking coffee has many health benefits that you may or may not be aware of. Let’s go through them, shall we? First, and most obviously, coffee can improve energy levels. We all know this to be […]