Who would’ve known that coffee could be so good for you? Aside from being a great pick-me-up in the morning, one cup of Joe contains 22 nutrients, including potassium, magnesium, riboflavin and niacin. Impressive, right? Brace yourselves because there’s a lot more where that came from. Here are five additional reasons to love coffee!
1. Burns fat
As a natural fat burner and appetite suppressant, caffeine can boost your metabolism rate by 3-11 percent and can help make weight loss easier and faster. For maximum benefits, it’s best to take your coffee black.
2. Reduces the risk for diabetes
According to a study conducted by Harvard’s School of Public Health, people who consumed an extra cup of coffee a day over a four-year period lowered their risk for type 2 diabetes by 11 percent.
3. Improves brain health
5 Reasons Your Coffee Habit Is Good For You was originally published on blackdoctor.org