Why coffee is now GOOD FOR YOU

Here’s the great news about your caffeine habit you have all been waiting for…

- EVA GIZOWSKA

Do you like to kickstart your day with a cup of coffee? Or, perhaps you pick up a milky latte from your local cafe regularly? If so, you’re in luck – because new research* has found that coffee may be healthier than you think. Which is great to hear, seeing as Brits drink around 95 million cups of coffee a day, the majority of which is at breakfast time.**

‘Coffee is high in beneficial nutrients, including vitamins B1, B2, B3 and B5, magnesium and potassium,’ nutritionist Rob Hobson says. ‘It’s also a good source of antioxidant plant compounds, called polyphenols, which research shows may help to keep blood vessels healthy, improve circulation and reduce inflammation.’

So, if you love your daily fix, here’s how to drink right, so you reap all the rewards...

You’ll think smarter

Need a brain boost? Coffee can help. ‘Coffee is a stimulant that can help you to feel more mentally alert,’ says Rob. ‘A shot of caffeine can be helpful if you need to concentrate.’ In fact, regular coffee drinkers (those who drink two to three cups a day), found it easier to focus, to learn and had better memory recall than non-coffee drinkers, according to a new Portuguese study. But, you don’t have to be a regular coffee drinker to experience these benefits – even just one cup can have an immediate effect and help you to think smarter, found researchers.

It boosts your mood