Hey Everyone,
Today, October 1, is International Coffee Day, which may be the only holiday most of us celebrated before we were fully awake.
According to legend, coffee was discovered in Ethiopia by a goat herder named Kaldi, who noticed his goats became unusually energetic after eating berries from a certain shrub. By the 1400s, coffee was being brewed in Yemen, where Sufi monks drank it to stay alert during long nights of prayer. From there it spread to coffeehouses across the Middle East, Europe and eventually the rest of the world.
Today, coffee is America's favorite drink. A few fun stats:
- About two out of three American adults drink coffee every day, more than drink water.
- The average coffee drinker has about three cups a day.
- Americans drink roughly 500 million cups of coffee every single day.
- Most of it (more than 8 in 10 cups) is made at home.
The good news: Moderate coffee drinking has been linked to several health benefits, including:
- Improved alertness, focus and mood
- Better exercise performance
- A lower risk of type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease and liver disease
- Plenty of antioxidants
The not-so-good news: Too much of a good thing can cause:
- Jitters, anxiety and a racing heart
- Trouble sleeping
- Stomach upset and heartburn
- Headaches when you skip your usual cup
- A lot of hidden sugar and calories in fancy coffee drinks
For most healthy adults, the FDA says up to 400 mg of caffeine a day, roughly four 8-ounce cups, is generally safe. Just keep in mind that many coffee shop cups are much bigger than 8 ounces.
So go ahead and enjoy a cup today. You've earned it.
And remember…
Coffee adjusts your attitude.
We'll take care of everything else. 😄
Have a great weekend!
Your Foothills Chiropractic Team
PS: Come in on Friday starting at 8am to take care of that neck or back pain. Call 480-488-1282 to schedule, or just walk in.