Health Perks of Coffee

Studies are now proving that your morning cup of coffee is more than a pick-me-up. Drinking coffee has multiple health benefits, including possibly preventing cancer, Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, headaches, cavities, and heart disease. According to an article on Web MD titled Coffee: The New Health Food? referring to the risk of diabetes, “…having six cups or more each day slashed men’s risk by 54% and women’s by 30% over java avoiders.”. The article also stated 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, with three showing the more they drink, the lower the risk”.
This is great news for everyone who enjoys their morning cup of coffee, but was under the impression that coffee does more harm than good. Coffee contains a large amount of antioxidants. The antioxidants help cleanse your body and help protect against disease. Drinking coffee can help sharpen your concentration, reduce the risk of kidney stones and help your teeth. It is also said to be a great addition to your workout. It reduces pain from exercise allowing you to exercise longer and maintain a better overall work out.
Once a morning pick-me up, is now a beverage that is encouraged to be consumed throughout the day. With all the health benefits, who doesn’t want to drink more of America’s beloved morning beverage? So go get your coffee maker brewing!!
Information also gathered from: http://www.health.com/health/article/0,23414,1047150,00.html