Superfoods

    With all of the new “healthy” foods on the market today with fancy names and packaging, it’s important to remember the regular foods in our diet that are just as healthy!  Here are a few “superfoods” you’re probably already eating:   Coffee: As you know, coffee protects against...

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You Should Think Twice Before Adding These Ingredients To Your Coffee

Starting your day with a cup of freshly brewed coffee can be one of the best feelings ever. We totally get it–there’s nothing quite like sipping on a steaming cup of joe and getting that caffeine rush. Aside from keeping you awake, energized, and in a good mood, drinking coffee (in moderation, of course) actually has significant health benefits too. As a low-calorie beverage, it’s rich in antioxidants, which protects your cells and reduces your risk of getting heart disease or cancer. 

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3 Scientific Reasons Coffee Makes You Happier and More Productive

One of the reasons is that caffeine causes your body to increase the level of dopamine in your brain, which is the chemical that causes you to feel happy. Yes, coffee, at least the kind with caffeine, can literally make you happier.  
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Coffee Prevents Heart Failure

Coffee may prevent heart failure, according to a study published in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation Heart Failure.  Five studies conducted in Finland and Sweden found that people who drank a moderate amount of coffee (two 8-ounce cups per day) daily may have an 11% increase in protective benefits against heart failure.   High blood pressure is usually considered a risk factor for cardiovascular disease so many researchers assumed coffee could be harmful. However, previous studies have shown blood pressure is only raised for a short period after drinking coffee, and the long-term effects are actually beneficial! Read more...

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Superfoods

    With all of the new “healthy” foods on the market today with fancy names and packaging, it’s important to remember the regular foods in our diet that are just as healthy!  Here are a few “superfoods” you’re probably already eating:   Coffee: As you know, coffee protects against several types of cancers, Type II Diabetes, and Parkinson’s Disease. It also helps with digestion, concentration, and is the leading source of antioxidants in the US diet.   Yogurt:  Yogurt contains probiotics, which help with digestion and can reduce the risk of stomach ulcers and breast cancer.  This is also...

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5 Reasons to Say Yes to Coffee

Lowers Risk of Overall Disease: Numerous studies have shown those who regularly drink coffee are at a lower risk of certain types of cancers (breast, liver, prostate, skin), Diabetes, and Parkinson’s Disease, and depression.   This isn’t surprising considering coffee is the #1 source of disease-preventing antioxidants in the US diet! Increases Memory Function: Two cups of coffee per day improves memory function for up to two hours after consumption, mainly due to the effects of the caffeine. Lowers Stroke Risk: The American Journal of Epidemiology has published that drinking 3-4 cups daily reduces stroke risk by about 17%- wow! Improves...

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