Coffee Is Good For U

Feb 3rd, 2010

Feel guilty about loading up on coffee?

Don't feel bad -- here's why it's actually good for you!

It helps you shed pounds

Research from Harvard shows people who drank more metabolism-firing caffeine gained less weight over 12 years than those who cut back on the coffee.

It helps you work out

Physiologists agree that downing coffee and toast between back-to-back workouts can keep your workout going better than a caffeinated beverage.

It helps you wake up refreshed

According to the Sleep Research Center, caffeine takes about half an hour to kick in, so drinking a cup of coffee immediately before taking a 15-30 minute nap will leave you more alert and rested after waking up.

It helps you get want you want

Dealing with a difficult person? Discuss a tough topic over a cup of joe. Researchers say it hones cognitive function, causing skeptics to be more receptive to a convincing case, thus making people more open to persuasion.

It improves recall!

Caffeine has been proven to perk up your short-term memory. One cup of coffee may be all it takes; drink it before a big meeting to be your sharpest.