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What Are the Health Benefits of Drinking Coffee?

Coffee is America’s favorite morning beverage, both home and in breakfast restaurants, with the average American drinking a stunning 26 gallons per year. But coffee is not just a wake-up call; it is also a major source of health benefits for those who drink it. Coffee’s health benefits include:

Lower Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

• Harvard University researchers gathered data from nine studies on coffee and type 2 diabetes and analyzed them for patterns. They found a conclusive link between drinking coffee and a lower risk of diabetes. In fact, those who drank more than six cups of coffee per day were 45% less at risk of diabetes than those who drank the least. Coffee contains high levels of antioxidants, and the chromium and magnesium in coffee help the body process sugar when insulin cannot.

Less Cognitive Degeneration

• Cognitive function naturally declines gradually as part of the aging process, and drinking coffee is a great way to minimize that decline. The antioxidants and caffeine in coffee have long been known to be very effective in staving off age-related brain dysfunction. For example, a joint Swedish and Finnish study showed that people who drank three to five cups of coffee daily were 65% less likely to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia than those who drank little coffee or none at all.

Prevention of Liver Disease

• The high antioxidant capacity of coffee has been linked to better overall health of the liver. Numerous studies have shown that coffee consumption leads to lower incidences of cirrhosis and cancer of the liver. In addition, four studies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that only caffeinated coffee provided this health benefit, especially in staving off fatty liver disease. Fatty liver disease is a precursor to many serious health problems, including obesity, diabetes, and liver scarring.

The Good Egg Restaurants of Phoenix are fully committed to serving the freshest coffee sourced from local roasters. Our coffee is fragrant, rich, and packed with all the nutrients that you need for a healthier lifestyle. Call us today at (888) 721-6862.

Greek Yogurt vs. Regular Yogurt

Yogurt lovers are faced with a staggering array of choices in the dairy aisle, especially when choosing between Greek yogurt and regular yogurt. While the decision is largely dependent on your taste preferences, there are several key differences between the two.

In this video, a nutrition expert discusses the differences between these two styles of yogurt. The key difference is that Greek yogurt is strained longer, leading to a thicker consistency with less sugar and more protein. Click play to learn more.

We feature yogurt in a variety of ways on our menu at The Good Egg of Phoenix. Whether you like your yogurt plain or layered with fresh fruit in a parfait, you’ll always leave our restaurant full and happy. For more information about our menu, visit our website or call (888) 721-6862.

Browse These Links To Explore More Healthy Breakfast Choices

It’s surprisingly easy to eat through a day’s worth of calories at breakfast without realizing it. Luckily, there are many ways you can build a much healthier breakfast that still fills you up. Follow these links to learn more:

• OurBigEarth.com has an article on why locally grown foods are the smarter purchase.
• Visit the American Heart Association’s website for a look at the benefits of eating whole grains as part of a heart-healthy diet.
• No matter what you eat for breakfast, you should always include some fresh fruit. Check out Livestrong.com’s analysis of the best fruits you can eat at breakfast.
• It’s crucial for children and teens to eat a proper breakfast before school. Find out why at HealthyChildren.org.
• Learn about the journey that coffee beans take from the plant to your cup from the National Coffee Association.

For the best healthy breakfast in Phoenix, make a reservation at The Good Egg by calling (888) 721-6862.

Healthy Breakfast Options to Give You a Good Start Each Day

“Every day starts with a hearty breakfast,” the old saying goes. In a nation where one-third of adults are obese, these “hearty” breakfasts are somewhat problematic. Your goal for breakfast should be to eat a dish that is filling but healthy, such as one of the following:

Oatmeal

Heart disease is America’s leading cause of death. Breakfast grains like oatmeal have been shown in countless studies to lower your risk of heart attack. This is because oats act as sponges that soak up cholesterol and move it out of your body. Oatmeal has little taste on its own, leaving you free to flavor it however you like. Try it with maple syrup, raisins, brown sugar, or fresh fruit, and you’ve got a perfect start to your day.

Egg Whites

Your breakfast should pack as much protein as possible, and eggs are a great way to do this. Egg yolks are very high in fat and cholesterol, so ask your favorite breakfast place for just the whites in your next omelette or scramble for a fat-free source of protein.

Grapefruit

These bitter fruits may not be everyone’s favorite, but if you want to eat a better breakfast, you should embrace the bitterness. Grapefruits contain high levels of naringenin, which is an antioxidant that literally dissolves body fat. Having been processed, grapefruit juice from a bottle does not contain naringenin.

Greek Yogurt Parfait

This thick, satisfying style of yogurt has become very popular in recent years due to its low sugar and high protein, which stems from the huge amount of milk that goes into it. Many restaurants now offer breakfast parfaits, which layer yogurt and fruit in a tall glass for huge doses of protein, vitamins, and minerals to give you energy all day long.

At The Good Egg of Phoenix, we are proud to offer a variety of light but filling breakfast items for our health-conscious customers. We also list calorie counts and nutrition facts for all of our items, and are more than happy to accommodate special dietary needs. Call us at (888) 721-6862 to make a reservation.

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