I am sure that if you are a coffee enthusiast, you have heard this, but if not let me state it here. "Coffee is good for you!"
Recent research has shown that coffee is the number one source of antioxidants in the American diet. Antioxidants, are nutrients that are responsible from protecting your body's cells from being destroyed by toxins. This destruction has been linked to an increased risk of certain medical conditions, such as cancer, heart disease and others.
Antioxidants are found in the good stuff that our mothers made us eat when we were little, namely fruits & veggies. Amazingly, many of us didn't listen and took up coffee instead because more Americans get their daily dose of antioxidants from coffee than from broccoli!
The top 10 list for the the source of antioxidants in the Americandiet were listed as follows:
1. Coffee
2. Black Tea
3. Bananas
4. Dried Beans
5. Corn
6. Red Wine
7. Beer
8. Apples
9. Tomatoes
10.Potatoes
Research also showed that there was esentially no difference between the amount of antioxidants in regular versus decaf coffees.
Now this doesn't mean that you should run out and consume massamounts of coffee. Like everything in life, moderation is the key!
And by the way, you should still eat your fruits and veggies, justfinish them off with a great cup of coffee!
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Vince Manzello is a coffee lover, who like you, continues his quest to find & prepare the ultimate cup of java. His search for a quality coffee distributor led to the development of http://www.WeBeJava.com, They are not only the distributor but they are affiliated directly with the roastery! Why is this so important? By dealing directly with the roastery, your coffee order is roasted in small batches right before it is shipped. Your coffee order is not sitting around on a shelf just waiting for you to order it! We Be Java's affiliated roastmaster hand picks beans from around the world, blends, flavors & roasts your order so you get the finest coffees available. Their line of coffees have even been featured in Time Magazine! We Be Java's roastery is a certified Organic Coffee Handler and Processor by the Georgia Crop Improvement Association Organic Certification Program (GCIAOCP) and they abide by the standards established by the National Organic Program. Check out http://www.webejava.com for yourself and see if you don’t agree with Vince!