Surprising No. 1 Beverage for Good Health

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Surprising No. 1 Beverage for Good Health

 

Coffee lovers, raise your steaming mugs (careful now, don't spill) and

say " Cheers! " Coffee may just be the most healthy beverage you can

drink, at least if you're measuring " healthy " by its antioxidant punch.

 

The Associated Press reports that researchers from the University of

Scranton in Pennsylvania have determined that coffee provides more

healthful antioxidants--substances that are thought to fight cancer and

heart disease--than any other food or beverage found in the typical

American diet.

 

Here comes the science: Find out the fascinating reason why coffee and

tea will perk you up when you're d...r...o...w...s...y.

 

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Led by chemistry professor Joe A. Vinson, the team analyzed the

antioxidant content of 100 popular foods and beverages, including

vegetables, fruits, nuts, spices and oils. Using data from the U.S.

Department of Agriculture they then figured out how much of each food is

typically consumed.

 

Average adult consumes this many antioxidants daily from:

Coffee (1.64 cups): 1,299 milligrams

Tea: 294 milligrams

Bananas: 76 milligrams

Dry beans: 72 milligrams

Corn: 48 milligrams

 

Need to stay awake? THIS is the perfect dose of caffeine--and it may

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" The point is, people are getting the most antioxidants from beverages,

as opposed to what you might think, " Vinson told AP in an interview. He

was quick to warn that you can't substitute coffee for fruits and

vegetables. " Unfortunately, consumers are still not eating enough fruits

and vegetables, which are better for you from an overall nutritional

point of view due to their higher content of vitamins, minerals and

fiber, " he added. Some of the leading fruit sources of antioxidants are

dates, cranberries and red grapes.

 

You'll be amazed! Find out a unique benefit of drinking cranberry juice,

especially at work.

 

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This isn't the first study to praise the health benefits of coffee.

Earlier this year, Japanese researchers reported that people who drink

coffee every day or almost every day have half the risk of developing

liver cancer, compared with people who never drink it. The protective

effect occurred with just one to two cups daily and increased with three

to four cups. In addition, Harvard University researchers determined

that coffee consumption can decrease by as much as 50 percent in men and

30 percent in women the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

 

Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts? The caffeine jolt varies--a lot!--in

specialty coffees. Find out which one has the most.

 

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Experts warn that coffee should be consumed in moderation, since too

much can not only make you jittery but also raise your cholesterol. The

study findings were released in conjunction with the annual convention

of the American Chemical Society in Washington.

 

Green or black, iced or hot...who knew tea did THIS? Read this and you

might switch from coffee to tea.

 

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