CoffeeHoly JavaBean, Batman - Is Coffee Actually Good For You
Not sure if you are old enough to remember the old "Batman" TV show with Adam West? No matter, the research is in. If you have been feeling guilty about enjoying that morning cup of Joe, don"t? Drinking a moderate amount of coffee may actually be good for you.
You are probably aware that your favorite beverage - you know, the one with the caffeine in it - is also enjoyed by literally billions of people all over the planet each and every day. And there have been many reports and research articles written about the hazards of drinking too much of it. But take heart! There is also research that supports the healthful aspects of drinking coffee.
Our blessed java bean is among the most studied commodities by scientists. Here is some evidence to suggest that we may actually reap benefits rather than kill ourselves by ingesting moderate amounts of coffee (an average of about 4 cups per day):
*Increased alertness - this is an obvious benefit that few will dispute - the effect of the caffeine in a regular serving or cup of 60-100 mg of caffeine has been proven to increase alertness and reduce tiredness. It especially helps in situations when you may be fatigued, such as when driving. The benefit here may be that it keeps you from falling asleep and having an accident or even a fatality.
*Type II Diabetes - according to an article at positivelycoffee.org, there is research that suggests "that coffee drinking may be protective against the development of Type II diabetes". While further research is necessary to determine exactly why, it is thought that there is another natural ingredient other than the caffeine that is responsible for helping with diabetes.
*Physical performance enhancer - again from positivelycoffee.org, research shows that there is a benefit from drinking caffeinated beverages prior to exercise that helps your performance and endurance. If the caffeine increases your ability to exercise longer, the end result is that it enhances your body"s health because of the added exercise.
*Parkinson"s disease - from coffeescience.org - there is a large body of study that has reported that coffee and other caffeinated drinks can reduce the risk of developing Parkinson"s Disease. There is a lengthy article with lots of documentation at www.coffeescience.org/parkinsons. So, is coffee good for your health? If you search the Internet, you will find many more health benefits for your favorite drink suggesting that it may be. There has been a bunch of negative press, but much of that has been either misquoted or it refers to more than average consumption of the heavenly brew.
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After all, you deserve a great cup of Joe!