If your weekend rituals involve curling up with a hot cup of coffee, then your instincts might be right: coffee is an anti-inflammatory and mood-boosting drinking that can make your day a lot better.
Here’s how (plus a few yummy coffee recipes you should try this lazy Sunday):
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Coffee is the world’s most popular drink, and it also has anti-inflammatory and mood-boosting properties.
The caffeine in coffee increases the release of mood-boosting neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and norepinephrine.
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A study in 72 people found that both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee significantly improved mood compared with a placebo beverage.
It also contains polyphenols and other anti-inflammatory compounds. There are a number of other surprising health benefits to drinking caffeine, including reducing the risk of Parkinson's and diabetes.
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Recipe: Frothy Dalgona Latte
Ingredients: Instant coffee, brown sugar, hot water, plant-based milk such as oat milk.
Source: Alpha Foodie
Recipe: Bulletproof Coffee
Ingredients: Coffee, butter, MCT Oil
Source: Low Carb Nomad
