Coffee and Your Health
We love coffee. It serves to wake us up each morning with its enticing aroma that gently beckons us from our sweet slumber. From the sound of hot, fresh coffee splashing into your cup, clinking the spoon to get just the right equation of your favorite creamer or sugar, to the warmth of  holding it in your hand and drinking that first sip— ah...it’s good.
Yes, we love our coffee so much that we share our mornings with it as we get dressed to go out and greet the new day. And, we even have a special place for our favorite coffee mug in our vehicles so we can take it along with us wherever we go.
Yes, we do love our coffee, but did you know that coffee loves you?
Studies have shown that coffee, in general, has been found to be the ‘new health food.’ With all the controversy, test after test has shown over the past nineteen years that coffee is actually  good for you!
Some of the studies show that by drinking coffee on a regular basis (and the more the better) the wonderful roasted brew can actually lower/cut the risks of the following:
* Parkinson's Disease by up to 80%
Colon Cancer by 25%
Liver Cirrhosis by 80%
Type 2 diabetes
***Coffee has been found to be America’s number one source of antioxidants! Number one! And the best news of all is that everyone can benefit: Decaffeinated coffee contains the same amount of antioxidants as caffeinated coffee! Antioxidants protect us from toxic free-radicals that can set us up for cancer, stroke, diabetes, and heart disease—so drink your coffee; it’s good for you!
 Drinking coffee cuts the risk of gallstones; heavy drinkers have reduced risk of heart problems and liver disease; it can help manage asthma in the event of an emergency attack; is mood lifting and can treat headaches; can lower your risk of cavities due to the compound **Trigonelline; and has been shown in studies with children who drink milk in their coffee, that it can even ward off depression!
A single dose of most over-the-counter pain relievers can contain around 120 milligrams of caffeine, which is equivalent to a one-cup serving of your favorite coffee.
*"The evidence is very strong that regular coffee consumption reduces risk of Parkinson's disease and for that, it's directly related to caffeine. In fact, Parkinson's drugs are now being developed that contain a derivative of caffeine based on this evidence."
Performance Enhancer?
For athletes, coffee has been shown to boost performance so well, that its consumption is monitored by the Olympic Games Committee and has been deemed as a “controlled substance.”
While you may or may not be training to become an Olympic gymnast, or the next Lance Armstrong,  just think of that added boost you will receive while drinking a totally natural plant-derived, healthy cup of coffee. You might be able to work that extra mile in today, or maybe you are training for a 5 or 10K? Coffee can help you build and maintain stamina whether you need it for a short burst of energy, or as a pick-me-up during long workouts.
Sure, the market is saturated with power drinks that are full of chemicals and additives, but do you really want to drink one of those when all you need is right there in your coffee pot? You can even carry it along with you in your water bottle for an added boost when you need it. Just add some ice, and you’re good to go!
While the gloves are off regarding the health benefits of coffee, if you find yourself a “Shaky Susan,” or “Wired William,” after too much caffeine, there may be an underlying health issue involved. If you do have these certain health risks, don’t worry, because you can still enjoy the wonderful taste and aroma of your favorite coffees by choosing from the dozens of varieties of naturally decaffeinated coffees. As for concerns with diabetics, many flavored coffees contain no added sweeteners or sugar; so yes, you can have your coffee, and drink it, too!
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