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Here Are Ways In Which You Can Make Your Coffee Brain-Healthy

This article talks about ways in which you can make your coffee brain-healthy.

By Lekhaka

If you are a coffee addict, then for sure you will not be able to live without coffee. Here is some good news for you. By keeping certain things in mind, you can make the coffee that you consume on a daily basis a brain-healthy one. Read on to know more.

Coffee has been found to lower your risk of developing diabetes mellitus, Parkinson's disease and colorectal cancer. It can lift your mood and help you to fight depression. It can protect against cavities and provide you with the necessary stimulus throughout the day. It also helps to keep you alert and focused throughout the day.

health benefits of coffee

The first thing that you could do to make your coffee brain healthy is to avoid using dairy products in your diet. If you are not a fan of black coffee, you will definitely need to add milk. So, in that case, go for soy, almond or rice milk. According to research, these varieties of milk have been found to be healthier than dairy products.

health benefits of coffee

If you are in the habit of adding cream to your coffee, then stop doing it right away. This is not brain-healthy in any way. Not only that, it is not good for your overall health and can be instrumental in weight gain.

health benefits of coffee

If you think skipping sugar and adding artificial syrups and sweeteners to your coffee will make it brain-healthy, then think twice. These are not only bad for your brain, these can also cause loose motions, skin irritations, headaches and respiratory problems.

health benefits of coffee

Also, skip the sugar to make your coffee brain-healthy. Sugar has been found to cause inflammation and harm the brain as well. Instead go for a natural sweetener like honey which will also help provide boost to your health in the long run. You could also use brown sugar or coconut sugar as well.

Story first published: Saturday, January 7, 2017, 16:06 [IST]
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