Health Benefits Of Coffee – National Coffee Day

Author Aimee Thomas

September 29th, 2022 10:56 AM

TAMPAKSIRING, BALI - MAY 27: A man holds up roasted Kopi Luwak coffee seeds inside a 'Kopi Luwak' or Civet coffee farm and cafe on May 27, 2013 in Tampaksiring, Bali, Indonesia. World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) commissioned research showing the true cost of the world's most expensive coffee, thousands of civets are being poached from the wild, kept in inhumane, conditions, and farmed to meet the growing global demand for civet coffee. The BBC are broadcasting a documentary on the Civets as part of their "Our World" series this evening at 2300. (Photo by Nicky Loh/Getty Images for World Animal Protection)

Happy National Coffee Day

This is one of my favorite national holidays to celebrate right with national drink wine day (which is February 18th). I plan on celebrating today with a coffee from a local mom-and-pop coffee shop. Vegas low-key has so many amazing ones.

A study by Harvard reveals that drinking coffee may increase your lifespan. Researcher Walter Willett says: “In our study, we found people who drank three to five cups of coffee per day had about a 15 percent lower risk of premature mortality compared to
people who didn’t drink coffee.”

Well hell, I am going to live forever!

Even more than just energizing you, coffee is said to have a lot of health benefits. According to HealthLine the 9 top health benefits are:

May be linked to a lower risk of diabetes -Regular coffee consumption may be linked to a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes over the long term.
Could support brain health – Some research suggests that drinking coffee could help protect against Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and cognitive decline.
Promotes weight management – Coffee could help support weight management and may be linked to decreased body fat. One study also found that people who consumed coffee were more likely to be physically active.
Linked to lower risk of depression – Several studies have found that coffee could be linked to a lower risk of depression and may even be linked to a lower risk of death by suicide.
Could protect against liver conditions – Coffee consumption could be linked to a decreased risk of death from chronic liver disease, along with other conditions, like liver scarring and liver cancer.
Supports heart health – Some research shows that drinking coffee could be linked to a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, and heart failure.
Could increase the longevity of your life span – Coffee could be associated with a lower risk of death, regardless of other factors, like age, weight status, or alcohol consumption. Still, more research is needed.
Energizing – Coffee contains caffeine, a stimulant that has been shown to increase energy levels and decrease fatigue by altering levels of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.
Could enhance athletic performance – Coffee could improve physical performance and endurance when consumed before exercising. However, some studies have turned up mixed results.
If I may add one it would be – makes me happy and helps me talk to people. 🙂

Enjoy your coffee today!

Aimee Thomas is the morning show co-host of Aimee + Shawn on 102.7 VGS. She has been VGS since the birth of the station in 2022 and has been with Beasley Media Group for nine years doing mornings at various stations in the cluster. Before working in radio Aimee was a bartender at a local restaurant in Las Vegas when a local radio veteran thought she would be perfect in radio because of her crazy stories, knowledge of pop culture, and contagious laugh. Aimee loves writing about new recipes she creates in her kitchen, her favorite artists and actors, and being a mom of two boys.

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New Food Hall To Open In Las Vegas: Korean Fusion, Old-School Deli, More

The Aria Resort & Casino announced a new food hall haven for foodie lovers across the Las Vegas Valley.

At the start of the pandemic in March 2020, the Aria closed its once bustling buffet that was a symbol of Las Vegas indulgence. But now, Clique Hospitality will open Proper Eats, a concept that’s been taking over dining spaces and restaurants across the country.

According to Eater Las Vegas, this new food hall is set to open in early winter and will feature 12 restaurants with genre-bending cuisine and drinks that offer an explorative dining experience.

One of the dining experiences you can expect to see is Seoul Bird, which focuses on Korean fried chicken and other fusion dishes such as kimchi mac and cheese, Korean-style burgers and other street-inspired dishes.

Another eatery that’ll call Proper Eats home is Wexler’s Deli. This old-school restaurant offers sandwiches and other Jewish-deli classics that are made with traditional methods. The deli’s meat and fish are cured, spiced and smoked with a special blend of salt and seasonings, roasted over apple wood and hand sliced to create the perfect sandwiche each time, according to the deli’s website.

Egghead by Tao Group Hospitality will also be housed in the new dining hall and will offer breakfast sandwiches on a baked-potato brioche bun. This will be the quintessential place for a quick bite to eat or the perfect place for a hangover cure.

Clique Hospitality also plans to open a sushi restaurant called Temaki, which has a location in San Diego and specializes in handrolls and sake.

In a press release, President and Chief Operations Officer of The Aria Anton Nikodemus said, “The addition of Proper Eats to ARIA’s food and beverage portfolio will deliver a fun and lively communal dining experience to our resort. Every detail has been carefully curated – from creative concepts to venue design – bringing together a first-class culinary epicenter that is approachable with a variety of options to choose based on preference, taste, or mood.”

The design of this eatery is spearheaded by Studio Munge and blends “modern simplicity with tailored sophistication for an energetic, stylish atmosphere.”

For more information about Proper Eats, click here.

Proper Eats - Temaki Bar

Here is a rendering of Proper Eats’ Temaki Bar. The press release states, “Italian Canadian designer Munge and his award-winning firm, Studio Munge, have designed Proper Eats blending modern simplicity with tailored sophistication for an energetic, stylish atmosphere. ”

Proper Eats Rendering of Temaki, courtesy Proper Eats.
Egghead Sandwich

The perfect grab-and-go breakfast when your schedule is filled with the plethora of Las Vegas activities.

Egghead Breakfast Sandwich by Tao Group Hospitality.
Wexler's Famous Reuben

This is the Reuben of your dreams. Quality in-house cured corned beef that’s seasoned with Wexler’s spices and salt. Hand-sliced Swiss cheese is placed between the meat slices, making this an amazing sandwich. Photo courtesy of Wexler’s Deli.
Proper Eats Rendering

Proper Eats rendering of Main Bar, courtesy Proper Eats.
Seoul Bird Tots

These tots from Seoul Bird look delicious and decadent. These little potato treats will satisfy any craving.

Seoul Bird K-Tots courtesy of Lateef Photograph.
Wexler’s DeliLox

Wexler’s DeliLox, photo courtesy Wexler’s Deli, gives you everything and more when it comes to lox and bagels. Salty, decadent, and balanced with a hearty bagel, you need to try this.
Temaki Spicy Tuna Hand Roll

If you’re a sushi lover then you need to try this spicy tuna hand roll from Temaki.

Temaki Spicy Tuna Hand Roll by Marcus Aguirre.
Temaki Lobsta Queen Cut Roll by Marcus Aguirre

Another beautiful roll: The Temaki Lobsta Queen Cut Roll by Marcus Aguirre.