Most of us don’t need to be convinced about the benefits of drinking coffee. It used to be that coffee was seen as a bad habit and something that was possibly detrimental to our health. Now, it’s still true that a pot or more per day is a no-no, but recent research shows that coffee, in moderation, could have many health benefits, including a generous dose of antioxidants.
Yes, can get tons of antioxidants from fruits and vegetables but they’re also present in coffee. Professor of chemistry at the University of Scranton, Joe Vinson, Ph.D. says, “Americans get more of their antioxidants from coffee than any other dietary source. Nothing else comes close.” Now, in case you need more convincing (or maybe your coffee-judging colleague at work needs to be shut up), here’s the java report: 10 reasons why Latinos should really consider the benefits of drinking coffee.
1. Coffee could lower the risk of type 2 diabetes.
A recent study showed that increasing coffee intake by more than one cup a day decreased type 2 diabetes risk by 11%, while decreasing by more than one cup a day increased risk by 17%.
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