YES! COFFEE is good for you

Discover the surprising healthy benefits of your caffeine habit

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

‘Coffee is high in beneficial nutrients, including vitamins B2, B3 and B5, magnesium and potassium,’ says Healthspan nutritionist Rob Hobson. ‘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.’ If you love your daily fix, here’s how to drink right to 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.

It boosts your mood