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August 30, 2005
Coffee's Comeback
Coffee houses everywhere are overjoyed by the recent studies coming out touting another one of coffee’s health benefits. One article implies that coffee has more antioxidants than fruits and vegetables! Look closer and find that because Americans drink on average more than 1 cup of coffee a day and eat few fruits or vegetables, the researchers state that the food which provides the most antioxidants from our diet is coffee. This doesn’t mean you can substitute a cup of coffee for a fruit or vegetable. Fruits and vegetables provide vitamins, minerals and fiber in combination with the antioxidants. Dates, cranberries and red grapes have been found to have a large amount of antioxidants. Most people eat 3 of the 5 recommended servings of fruits and vegetables each day and consume 1.64 cups of coffee. Also, watch what you’re adding to your coffee. Whole milk, cream, whipped cream or lots of flavored syrups can counteract any antioxidant benefit of coffee. As with anything, moderation is the key. Consider how many cups you have, how big is your “cup� and what else is in it.
Posted by Lisa at August 30, 2005 11:13 AM
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