the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, September 29th is National Coffee Day – celebrating a morning favorite that millions of people enjoy every day – but how much do you know about your daily cup of joe?
Boosts Brainpower: Caffeine acts as a stimulant to your central nervous system, releasing extra energy and improving attention and concentration
Increases Blood Pressure: A small cup of coffee can battle an episode of low blood pressure
Makes Your Immune System Stronger: Coffee contains lots of antioxidants that can help improve your overall health
Relieves a Headache: Like OTC painkillers, which often contain caffeine, coffee can help relieve symptoms of a headache
Reduces Stress: A cup of coffee releases dopamine and serotonin, alleviating stress and even symptoms of depression
Improves Your Memory: The stimulators in a cup of coffee improve short-term memory and enhances concentration
Helps You Lose Weight: Coffee suppresses your appetite and may even stimulate minimal calorie burning
“Legend ties the discovery of coffee to a centuries-old monastery in the Ethiopian highlands, and after its introduction on the Arabian Peninsula, coffee was actively cultivated and traded before gaining popularity in Europe.
“Between coffee houses and home, coffee lovers now consume more than 2.25 billion cups a day. Coffee counts among the most valuable tropical export crops on Earth, cultivated across more than 27 million acres. Small-scale farmers produce about 70 percent of the world’s coffee, and as many as 120 million people depend directly or indirectly on coffee production for their economic survival.”
Some good coffee in Ridgewood
1. Pierre & Michel Authentic French Bakery
2. Sook Pastry
3. Ridgewood Coffee Company
4. White Maple Cafe
5. American Bulldog Coffee Roasters
Coffee time, we love our coffee. So many great places in the Village to grab a cup of joe .Sit back relax bullshit and talk about how the world has changed dramatically in the past five years.