There are many reasons why you should include a cup of coffee in your daily diet. Aside from it keeping you moving throughout the remaining parts of the day, it also packs a good amount of health benefits.  Based on an article, there are a lot of benefits to consuming coffee every day. One benefit stated in the article is that it can keep your mind alert. The main component of coffee called caffeine can boost your neurons and keep your mind active and alert. 

Aside from having the energy to accomplish your tasks, coffee can also make you physically fit by helping you lose those extra pounds. Caffeine also can help the body burn fat. Coffee also can make a person physically stronger because it can awaken or boost the body's adrenaline levels. As a result, those who consume coffee are given an extra boost for intense physical activities. 

Additionally, an article states that coffee can prevent illnesses such as diabetes, cancer, and Parkinson's disease. It means that a cup of coffee can lessen your risk of getting certain illnesses. Coffee goes perfectly well with various pastries. There are many Latin pastries than can be partnered with coffee. Here are some Latin pastries that you can pair with your daily cup of coffee:


Milhojas con Arequipe

This dulce de leche from Columbia can be prepared in many ways. It is a popular pastry that is well-known across the Latin American region. This pastry is made with layers of puff pastry stacked on top of each other with arequipe or dulce de leche placed on top of the stacked layers. It is a perfect partner for your cup of coffee. 

Check out the recipe for this simple yet tasty pastry and try to remake this for your family. 

Mexican Pan Dulce

This tasty sweet pastry made in Mexico is a perfect partner for your cup of coffee. Its sweetness balances out the bitter taste of the coffee. Based on an article, this type of pastry can be seen in any bakeshops in Mexico. 

Try remaking this incredible pastry and share them with your co-workers in the office. 

Questo

This cigar-shaped pastry that is traditionally made in Puerto Rico is also a perfect partner for your cup of coffee. It is made with a dough that is rolled to look like a cigarette. Also, it is filled with a mix of fruits and cream cheese. Similar to the Mexican pan dulce, this can also be seen in various bakeshops across Puerto Rico. 

Try out this recipe and share it with your friends.

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Alfajores

Another good pastry to partner with your cup of coffee is a cookie. The Alfojares is a South American cookie that is famous in Uruguay and Argentina, according to an article. What makes this pastry more delicious is that a dulce de leche is placed between two cookies and sprinkled with sugar or chocolate. 

Here is a recipe at making this delicious pastry.