3 Ways Coffee Is Delivering Happiness
- FitPros Workplace Wellbeing
- May 31, 2023
- 2 min read
By Craig Campbell, Roaster/Owner, River Bottom Roasters
The first sip in the morning that deliveries not only pure happiness but signals the start of the day. Without it, our brain feels foggy, energy is at an all-time low, and overall day just is not the same. Yes, these even happens to our team at River Bottom Roasters. The morning gets too busy, and before we know it we can’t put our finger on why we’re “off.” But science tells us, we can! It’s our tasty beans that escaped our morning. Coffee! It’s coffee delivering our happiness in more ways than one.
“That feeling when you miss your first coffee of the day: Depresso”
Coffee Stimulates Dopamine
That “conquer the world” approach to the day is thought to be delivered by the brain powering neurotransmitter dopamine. When you sip on a fresh cup of Joe, you’re stimulating the feeling of happiness. Much of this is delivered through the power of caffeine. The key is to drink your coffee in the morning! Espresso, drip, latte, pour over… whatever the method, deliver that energizing boost in the morning hours.
RBR Recommends: Bali Blue Moon: Whether you crave the decadence of a naturally sweet and robust cup of coffee, or you’re trying to win a non-coffee drinker over to the dark side, you can’t go wrong with this one!
“Life is too short for bad coffee.”
Coffee Wages War on Common Diseases
Did you know that coffee is associated with lowering the risk of certain cancers including colorectal and liver? How about that studies show the risk of Parkinsons, the second most common nuerodigenerative condition to Alzheimer’s, decreases by 32% to 60% with regular coffee consumption? Coffee is also waging the battle on type-2 diabetes – a disorder impacting the sugar levels in blood. Studies are showing that starting your day with a tasty brew reduces risk of developing the disease by 23% to 50%. All in all, coffee is proving to not only boost energy, but boost the bodies battle against some of the most common diseases impacting lives today!
RBR Recommends: Colombia Buena Vista: the smooth, every day drinking blend that delivers an aromatic experience every time.
“Good days start with great coffee.”
Boost Your Metabolism with Your Morning Brew
Skip the pre-workout and energy drinks to get going in the morning. Black coffee, 30-minutes prior to your workout, encourages fat-burning. Okay, if you’re not rushing to the gym to workout, coffee is still aiding in boosting your metabolism. The caffeine in coffee quickly boosts your metabolic rate. This means your body is turning your calories into pure energy.
RBR Recommends: 3…2…1…Go’spresso: The perfect shot delivered with an undertone of strawberry and chocolate flavoring.
Health and wellness is important no matter what your age. Equally as important is starting your day with a cup of coffee that gets your neurons firing, mood lifted, and metabolism boosted. The great news is you’ve got our team at River Bottom Roasters to guide you in your coffee journey.