Is Coffee Good for You?

For many of us, a pot of coffee is as essential to the morning routine as getting dressed for work. But could it be good for your health too? Those who require a cup of roasted brew to wake up may find comfort in knowing drinking coffee can offer some positive effects.

Experts say filtered ground coffee offers the most health benefits. For those with sensitive stomachs, the cold brewing process – using coffee extract or syrup and adding cold water – will make your coffee less acidic and caffeinated.

Coffee provides antioxidants. Research shows chlorogenic acid found in coffee can help fight against dementia, Parkinson’s disease and type 2 Diabetes. 

Overindulging is never a good thing. Too much coffee can cause heightened anxiety, caffeine addiction and dry skin, research suggests.

Assuming you aren’t drinking eight cups a day, which can lead to high cholesterol, two cups with low calorie cream/sugar should do no harm and can even cut your risk of a stroke.

The types of coffees that are richest in chlorogenic acid include: Arabica, Robusta, Green coffee beans or an organic kind, like Healthy Bean. For optimal benefits, 100 percent organic coffee offers high concentrations of antioxidants to protect the cells from free radical damage and premature aging. Let’s drink to that!

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By Sheilah Fulton

“Behind every successful woman is a
substantial amount of coffee.”  Stephanie Piro