Thank goodness Spring is here! Flowers are blooming, birds are singing and the evenings are getting longer. Spring is a symbolic time of renewal, rejuvenation and hope. Consequently, it’s the time of year where most people sigh a big breath of relief thinking that the majority of their annual health battles are now behind them. However, you may be part of the unfortunate few who are dreading this time of year due to the seasonal allergies that you suffer from. 

Let’s face it; most of us cannot go a single day without that much needed caffeine boost from a beautifully ground coffee. It has indeed become a key player in our daily rituals, and is – would you believe it – the second most traded commodity in the world! 

However, in recent years, coffee has fallen victim to bad press and developed a bad reputation. The media, for one, has argued that coffee is responsible for anxiety, heartburn, and exacerbating menopausal hot flushes worse. But the widely held belief that coffee is a vice to be avoided may in fact be untrue. To celebrate National Coffee Week (10th-17th April), I wanted to highlight how this much-loved beverage can actually reap great health benefits…