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Homemade Coffee Syrup
The USA is obsessed with coffee, and while it may have some health benefits, those are overshadowed by misuse. Coffee contains antioxidants that can be beneficial, and caffeine is not absolutely horrid for you. Small amounts of caffeine stimulate the brain and may boost metabolism. If you drink coffee in moderation, it is typically harmless.
Coffee vs. Brewed Cacao
Coffee is the second most widely consumed beverage after water in the United States. There are so many coffee shops in the US that sometimes you can see one from the window of another. However, it can often cause some problems. If you drink too much, the caffeine can cause high blood pressure or worsen symptoms of anxiety. The acidity can also cause problems for some people.
Energy Boosting Snacks
For hundreds of people worldwide, energy seems to be in short supply. Often people drudge through the afternoon in a daze, hardly able to focus on the work of the day. There are several things one can do in order to battle that afternoon haze aside from copious amounts of caffeine. Often, caffeine interrupts sleep patterns, becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy of caffeine dependence to ward off the drowsiness it causes. But caffeine is not the only way to boost energy.
Coffee: America’s Socially Acceptable Addiction
In nearly every city or even larger towns in the United States, you can find a coffee shop of some sort within a five-minute drive. Sometimes you can see one coffee shop from the window of another. Around the globe, people have discovered hundreds of ways to consume coffee. These forms can vary from straight black coffee to fancy Frappuccino's to infusions in desserts. Some of the largest companies in the U.S. are coffee shops like Starbucks or Dunkin’ Donuts. Yet hidden dangers dwell below the surface of this beloved beverage.