For most people waking up to a cup of coffee is a ritual, it gets you going and sets the tone of the day. But did you know that coffee actually has many benefits.
Here are just 5 we find the most interesting.
1. Coffee is the No. 1 source of antioxidants. Researchers have figured out that coffee is a rich source of antioxidants and contributes to your daily total antioxidant intake. A diet high in antioxidants may reduce the risk of many diseases (including heart disease and certain cancers). Antioxidants scavenge free radicals from the body cells and prevent or reduce the damage caused by oxidation. The protective effect of antioxidants continues to be studied around the world.
2. Coffee enhances your physical performance. Again, these smart people have done research and have come up with the fact that caffeine plays a role in providing energy for improved physical performance. So if you’re an athlete or a gym buff this could help you perform better, it apparently also reduces post-workout muscle fatigue and pain, so grab a cup before you get moving and have another when you done.

3. Coffee has ZERO calories, we don’t have to say another damn thing about this, drink as much as you like, and you won’t gain a single gram. This is a game changer in our opinion. (Oh, just don’t add sugar and milk, don’t be a chop).

4. Coffee can ease a headache. Whether it is a run-of-the-mill tension headache or a migraine, caffeine can help. That’s why it’s an ingredient in a lot of popular pain relievers. It can make them as much as 40% more effective. Sometimes you can stop the pain in its tracks just by having caffeine alone.

5. Your liver will thank you. Regularly drinking moderate amounts of coffee may prevent liver cancer – the World Health Organisation has recently confirmed this reduced risk after reviewing more than 1,000 studies in humans