Caroline Castle, Senior Editor
@ccastlecourant
Dear people who somehow have the same addiction as me,
I love coffee. I don’t know what it is about it, but I somehow find myself waiting in the Zumbachs line up to two times a day for my daily fix. Yes, I’ve tried everything to stop this: cutting it out completely, slowly weaning off of it, and even refusing to drive by my favorite coffee shop, but nothing ever works. You can see me everyday carrying a coffee in my hands – always iced, never hot. Without it, a migraine will pierce through my brain. Although my friends constantly tell me I drink a gross amount of coffee, I never stop. Well if you relate to some of these descriptions, you’re not alone. In fact, you may even be in luck!
According to Harvard Health Publishing, “coffee consumption was associated with an 8% to 15% reduction in the risk of death.” It can also reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and many other health risks. The reason for these health benefits are unknown, but many believe it’s because of the caffeine.
Interesting, huh? Well, it may be hard to believe, especially because I seem to shake more than a normal person when I have more than two cups, but I use these facts as an excuse to drink more and more. My friend, Nick Crovatto, explains his concern for my caffeine addiction. He says, “I see her come to class everyday with a coffee in hand, and I’m genuinely concerned.” Yes, this may seem serious; should I stop? Yes. Will I stop? Probably not. As far as I’m concerned, coffee is helping me live a long and happier life.
So, if you ever find yourself being judged or criticized for how much caffeine you consume, here’s a tip for you: pull out your phone, look up health benefits of coffee, and prove everyone wrong. And if all else fails, call me and I’ll vouch for you.
Sincerely,
Your fellow coffee lover 🙂
