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Breaking News: Coffee is Good for You!
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Below you will find 8 reasons coffee is good for you! Stay thirsty and healthy my friends. 1. Coffee reduces risk of stroke. Consumption of coffee is associated with lower risk of stroke. 2. Coffee can help you lose weight. Coffee contains magnesium and potassium, which helps the human body use insulin, regulating blood sugar levels and reducing your craving for sugary treats and snacks. 3. Coffee helps you burn fat. Coffee helps fat cells burn body fat. 4. Coffee helps you focus and stay alert. Moderate caffeine intake, 1-6 cups a day, helps you focus and improves your mental alertness. 5. Coffee lowers risk of...
Stories and Ancient Uses of Coffee
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In muslim stories, the origins of coffee involved the dervish Omar, a religious healer who was exiled from Mocha. While nearing starvation in a cave in the desert, Omar chewed on coffee berries. Finding them bitter, he had them roasted and boiled, and was revitalized by the brew. With it, he cured patients from Mocha who visited him for medical advice, and was able to return to Mocha in triumph to be made patron saint of the city, all because of coffee. Other Muslims claim that the archangel Gabriel was sent to reveal to the prophet Mohammed the “virtues...