Relationships and Coffee

Coffee. Bitter and sweet. Aromatic. Put some cream or milk as you like, to add some twist in the taste. However you want it, coffee will definitely make your day. Coffee is essential to millions of people around the world because of the many benefits of the so-called universal drink.

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Coffee is a drink from roasted coffee beans. It is from coffea plant that said to originate from Africa. There are two most common types that are grown: the robusta and the arabica. Robusta is the stronger type of coffee while the arabica is valued as the much sophisticated one.

In 2014, the Philippines produced 25,000 metric tons or 25 million kilos of coffee. The Philippines ranked as the 110th in the world in terms of output. Also, in the same year, Filipinos consume almost 100,000 metric tons of coffee.
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It goes to show that Filipinos are coffee lovers. It is a staple to many of us. Coffee in the morning, in the afternoon or even in the evening, how convenient! Thus, instant coffee mixes is such a huge business in the country.

And oh, do you know the benefits of drinking coffee? Since coffee is known for being loaded with antioxidants, it's safe to assume that it gives your body lots of good stuff. Here are some of those: Source

*** 1. Improves Energy Levels and Make You Smarter.*** It is because of the stimulant called caffeine that is one of the main component of the drink.

2. Aids in weight loss. It can help you burn fat.
The fact of the matter is, caffeine is found in many fat burning supplements.

3. Caffeine helps powering up physical performance.

4. There are lots of essential nutrients in coffee.
A single cup of coffee contains Riboflavin, Pantothenic acid, Manganese, Potassium, Magnesium and Niacin.

5. May lower your risk of Type II Diabetes.

6. May help in preventing Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.

7. Can lower the Risk of Parkinson's Disease.

8. Protects your liver from cirrhosis.

9. Coffee can make you happier, fights depression.

10. Fights some types of cancer especially liver cancer.

11. Coffee fights heart disease and may lower risk of stroke.

***12. Coffee for longer life! ***
It fights diseases and make you enjoy life more. And don't forget the antioxidants.

To learn more about coffee, you can read it up here: 13 Health Benefits of Coffee, Based on Science

There are many things coffee can give you. Even to your relationships. In fact, a cup of coffee can lead to more deeper conversation with someone special. Of course, it will perk you up to say the right words!

In my own life, coffee in the morning is one of the barometers in the relationship with my husband. No coffee in the table means one thing: I'm mad at him. A day without my coffee will leave him distraught and unhappy. And that's a fact. Now I know why, coffee can give him lots of benefits for him to survive his busy day.

Our morning coffee with our identical cups with our pandesal.

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Bitter. Sweet. Healthy. Just like relationships. We need the combination of many different things to enjoy it. To enjoy life. To enjoy coffee.

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Coffee is undeniably one of the healthiest beverage in the world. Don't miss to drink it with your loved ones!

Even bad coffee is better than no coffee at all.

• David Lynch