More Coffee Health Benefits
By Brooke Strickland
Writer for FEP International
While it is widely known that the caffeine in coffee can fight fatigue, it can also enhance mental performance and stimulate reaction time, increase attention span, and provide greater concentration ability. Caffeine can get your brain moving in as little as 30 minutes, and provide lasting effects for up to six hours. This can help you start your day right – drink a cup before your breakfast and you just might be ready to face the day with a little more gusto.
Having more energy is great, but there have been significant studies that have shown direct correlations to even greater health advantages. A new study out shows that women who drink two cups of coffee may have a lower risk of developing endometrial cancer, especially those who are overweight or obese [1]. WebMD reports that at least six studies indicate that people who drink coffee on a regular basis are up to 80% less likely to develop Parkinson’s disease [2]. Other research shows that compared to not drinking coffee, at least two cups daily can translate to a 25% reduced risk of colon cancer, an 80% drop in liver cirrhosis risk, and nearly half the risk of gall stones. In addition, coffee contains a diverse range of antioxidants that can help control cell damage that often contributes to Type 2 diabetes.
While coffee is no substitute for fruits and vegetables, numerous studies have been conducted on the many antioxidants that coffee contains. Researchers at The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that a typical serving of coffee contains more antioxidants than typical servings of blueberries, raspberries, oranges, and grape juice. One study completed through the University of Scranton showed that the average adult consumers 1,299 milligrams of antioxidants daily from coffee. The closest competitor was tea at 294 milligrams, bananas at 76 milligrams, dry beans at 72 milligrams, and corn at 48 milligrams. According to the Agriculture Department, a typical American drinks 1.64 cups of coffee each day [3].
So if you are a coffee enthusiast, keep on sipping. Spread your coffee drinking throughout the day, as to not raise your blood pressure too much at once. Or mix in a cup of decaf coffee during the day to keep your body and mind sharp but not ramp up your heart rate. A cup a day just might keep the doctor away.
References
[1] Coffee may lower endometrial cancer risk. Reuters.com. Accessed on the Web October 31, 2009. http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE59T4KP20091030
[2] Coffee’s surprising health benefits. Web MD. Accessed on the Web October 31, 2009. http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/does-coffee-have-nutritional-value-you-bet
Having more energy is great, but there have been significant studies that have shown direct correlations to even greater health advantages. A new study out shows that women who drink two cups of coffee may have a lower risk of developing endometrial cancer, especially those who are overweight or obese [1]. WebMD reports that at least six studies indicate that people who drink coffee on a regular basis are up to 80% less likely to develop Parkinson’s disease [2]. Other research shows that compared to not drinking coffee, at least two cups daily can translate to a 25% reduced risk of colon cancer, an 80% drop in liver cirrhosis risk, and nearly half the risk of gall stones. In addition, coffee contains a diverse range of antioxidants that can help control cell damage that often contributes to Type 2 diabetes.
While coffee is no substitute for fruits and vegetables, numerous studies have been conducted on the many antioxidants that coffee contains. Researchers at The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that a typical serving of coffee contains more antioxidants than typical servings of blueberries, raspberries, oranges, and grape juice. One study completed through the University of Scranton showed that the average adult consumers 1,299 milligrams of antioxidants daily from coffee. The closest competitor was tea at 294 milligrams, bananas at 76 milligrams, dry beans at 72 milligrams, and corn at 48 milligrams. According to the Agriculture Department, a typical American drinks 1.64 cups of coffee each day [3].
So if you are a coffee enthusiast, keep on sipping. Spread your coffee drinking throughout the day, as to not raise your blood pressure too much at once. Or mix in a cup of decaf coffee during the day to keep your body and mind sharp but not ramp up your heart rate. A cup a day just might keep the doctor away.
References
[1] Coffee may lower endometrial cancer risk. Reuters.com. Accessed on the Web October 31, 2009. http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE59T4KP20091030
[2] Coffee’s surprising health benefits. Web MD. Accessed on the Web October 31, 2009. http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/does-coffee-have-nutritional-value-you-bet
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