Good news for all you coffee lovers out there! I've been hearing that coffee, besides giving you a jumpstart to your morning, has some health benefits. I did a little bit of research, not extensive or anything but here's the main information:
According to WebMD...
"Recent research shows that coffee drinkers (compared to noncoffee drinkers) are
- less likely to have type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and dementia
- have fewer cases of certain cancers, heart rhythm problems, and strokes"
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/coffee-new-health-food
According to Harvard Medical School...
"Blood pressure. Results from long-term studies are showing that coffee may not increase the risk for high blood pressure over time, as previously thought. Study findings for other cardiovascular effects are a mixed bag.
Cancer. Coffee might have anti-cancer properties. Last year, researchers found that coffee drinkers were 50% less likely to get liver cancer than nondrinkers. A few studies have found ties to lower rates of colon, breast, and rectal cancers.
Diabetes. Heavy coffee drinkers may be half as likely to get diabetes as light drinkers or nondrinkers. Coffee may contain chemicals that lower blood sugar. A coffee habit may also increase your resting metabolism rate, which could help keep diabetes at bay."
http://www.health.harvard.edu/press_releases/coffee_health_benefits
AND
According to Mayo Clinic...
"Newer studies have also shown that coffee may have benefits, such as protecting against Parkinson's disease, type 2 diabetes and liver cancer. And it has a high content of antioxidants. "
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/coffee-and-health/AN01354
This gives you an excuse to go out to Starbucks and buy a Venti frappuccino. Kidding. After doing a little research, however, I feel a little bit better that my addiction to my Keurig is actually doing the body good ;)
...The only downside to drinking a lot of coffee is that over time it stains your teeth, which clearly means I should give you some teeth whitening product recommendations in the next post ;)
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