Coffee

Aside from water, coffee is the most popular beverage in the world. Approximately 85% of Americans regularly consume coffee. It contains a lot of caffeine, which is a chemical that enhances alertness, improves mood, and boosts physical and mental performance. Notably, many athletes use coffee as a natural pre-workout beverage to improve their athletic performance. Other beneficial components found in it include chlorogenic acid, caffeic acid, and diterpenes, which have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.

In fact, frequent coffee consumption is linked to a decreased risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, liver disease, Parkinson's disease, some forms of cancer, and even mortality from any cause. Most studies indicate that 1-3 cups (240-710 mL) of coffee per day, providing 300-400 mg of caffeine, provide these advantages. Although this quantity is acceptable for adults, if you are pregnant, you should limit your caffeine intake to 300 mg or less per day. Finally, coffee should be consumed in black or with dairy or plant-based milk. Sugar should be used carefully or avoided entirely, as it has been associated with health hazards.