Coffee's distinctive aroma and bold flavor provide a natural pick-me-up to greet the morning. But the benefits of the beverage go beyond its delicious taste, pleasant smell, and the little jolt of caffeine it offers—you’ll also enjoy some health benefits.

A Guide to Coffee's Health Benefits

1. Weight Loss

Caffeine has been shown to help the calorie-burning process. It increases your resting metabolic rate for up to three hours after consumption. A higher metabolism burns more calories, so you may even experience some weight loss.

2. Pain Management

Studies have found that coffee consumption has painkilling properties. Drinking just two cups a day was shown to reduce muscle pain after working out by as much as 48%. The caffeine in coffee activates the production of dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that produces natural feel-good, painkilling chemicals in the body.

3. Performance Improvement

Caffeine can also improve your physical performance. One study found that exercise performance improved by more than 12% when subjects had caffeine beforehand. It stimulates mental performance too. In conjunction with a healthy diet, caffeine can support your memory and thinking skills.

4. Lowered Risk of Alzheimer's Disease

More and more research is finding evidence of a link between caffeine and reduced rates of Alzheimer's disease. One study identified certain compounds that may prevent the accumulation of brain plaque, a hallmark of both Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's-related dementia.

Enjoy all the benefits of coffee with your breakfast at Ted's Bakery in Haleiwa, HI. The family-owned and -operated bakery and cafe offers delicious baked goods as well as breakfast and lunch options. They also sell their coffee through 18 local authorized vendors. To learn more about their menu, call (808) 638-8207 or visit their website today. You can also check out photos of their tasty offerings on Facebook.