Reasons to Indulge Your Coffee Cravings
June 27, 2016 by Live Healthy IowaCoffee often gets a bad rap, but studies are showing that coffee may actually be good for you. People who drink four or more cups of coffee a day have up to a 20 percent lower risk of melanoma than those who don't according to a 2015 study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. "Coffee is incredibly rich in antioxidants, which are responsible for many of its health benefits," says Joy Bauer, RD, nutrition and health expert. Studies have also shown that its caffeine content may also play a protective role in some health conditions.
In addition to lowering your skin cancer risk, coffee can also decrease your odds of developing the following health issues:
Coffee is rich in antioxidants and the caffeine content of coffee may play a protective role in some health conditions like diabetes and heart disease.
Most health experts agree to limit your intake to a few cups a day.
Skip the fancy coffee shop drinks- add ons like whip cream and sugary syrups can increase your risk of stroke and diabetes.
If you have any concerns, always talk to your doctor.
To read more about the specifics of coffee's effects on the health issues listed above, check out Everyday Health.
Source: Everyday Health
In addition to lowering your skin cancer risk, coffee can also decrease your odds of developing the following health issues:
- Stroke
- Diabetes
- Stress
- Tooth Decay
- Parkinson's Disease
- Breast Cancer
- Heart Disease
- Throat and Mouth Cancers
Coffee is rich in antioxidants and the caffeine content of coffee may play a protective role in some health conditions like diabetes and heart disease.
Most health experts agree to limit your intake to a few cups a day.
Skip the fancy coffee shop drinks- add ons like whip cream and sugary syrups can increase your risk of stroke and diabetes.
If you have any concerns, always talk to your doctor.
To read more about the specifics of coffee's effects on the health issues listed above, check out Everyday Health.
Source: Everyday Health
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