It’s nice to be reminded of the benefits of drinking black coffee while we’re drinking black coffee. And we are at the moment. Eat This Not That’s Casey Clark recently captured the good and the bad and it’s mostly good.
Black coffee can reduce the risk for Type 2 diabetes, cancer, liver disease and heart disease. Good start. It also may create a healthy gut microbiome and keep that all-important lower GI tract humming. Coffee may make changes in the brain that enhance concentration, motor control and alertness. It’s been found to reduce the risk of dementia, depression, and suicide. It can be a great pre-workout elixir.
On the negative side, coffee may make anxiety and acid reflux worse. That’s it?! We’ll have a second cup!
- Jet Cannon
