We always hear about the side effects of drinking coffee, but did you know that there are actually several benefits of consuming your favorite morning beverage? Recent studies found that coffee drinkers are less likely to die from some of the leading causes of death in women: coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes and kidney disease – this is major for us who crave our big cup of Starbucks in the morning. If this has made you feel more at ease – and has made you crave some coffee – keep reading to learn about more benefits of it!

Coffee Helps you Focus

Yup, that kick of caffeine really does do a lot of good for you! Moderate caffeine intake, 1-6 cups a day, helps you focus and improves your mental alertness.

Coffee Helps you Burn Fat

Caffeine helps fat cells break down body fat and use it as fuel for training.

Coffee Boosts Your Physical Performance

Have a cup of black coffee about an hour before workout and your performance can improve by 11-12%. Caffeine increases adrenaline levels in your blood. Adrenaline is your body’s “fight or flight” hormone which helps you to prepare for physical exertion.

Coffee Reduces Risk of Parkinson’s

Studies have shown that regular coffee drinking decreases the risk of Parkinson’s disease by 25 %. There’s evidence that coffee causes activity in the part of the brain affected by Parkinson’s.

Coffee Protects Your Body

Coffee contains a lot of antioxidants, that work as little warriors fighting and protecting against free radicals within your body.