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Coffee can actually do wonders for your body, and can even help you lose weight.

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Coffee has also been known to help improvebrain healthand give you a boost of energy when you need.

It has even been found to potentially help reduce the risk of things like heart disease anddiabetes.

While coffee can provide some helpful benefits, it also isn’t for everyone.

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Studies have shownthat eating too much sugar can lead to an early death.

And no, it’s not due to obesity or weight gain.

you might mix in the caramel and still get that same great taste, but with significantly less sugar.

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Or why not make one of these12 Tastiest Homemade Coffee Drinks From a Nutritionist.

You’re too committed to decaf

Seems a bit counterintuitive, right?

But it’s true!

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That’s becausecaffeinecan help with dietary restriction and reduced insulin signaling.

Just be careful of how much caffeine you consume.

So maybe it’s time you started brewing yourself a cup in the morning.

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A previous version of this story was published on July 22, 2022.

It has been updated to include additional copy and proofreading revisions, as well as updated contextual links.

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