Coffee Archives

June 12, 2006

Another Reason to Drink Coffee

It reduces the risk of cirrhosis of the liver:Researchers reported on Monday that drinking coffee cuts the risk of cirrhosis of the liver from alcohol -- by 22 percent per cup each day -- but they stopped short of saying doctors should prescribe coffee for that reason. The report from...

February 10, 2006

Coffee may lower risk of type 2 diabetes

Yes, it's true:Moderate consumption of caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee may lower the risk of type 2 diabetes in middle-aged and younger women, according to a new report. ... In general, higher coffee consumption, both caffeinated and decaffeinated, was associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, the team reports...

August 29, 2005

Yes, Coffee is a Health Food

Diet conscious beverage consumers can now be statisfied by this conclusive study ... Coffee reported to be top source of healthy antioxidants [Excerpts follow] Coffee not only helps clear the mind and perk up the energy, it also provides more healthful antioxidants than any other food or beverage in...

April 20, 2005

Coffee contains about 1,000 different antioxidants

I'm always on the look-out for articles that will support my coffee habit. It turns out that recent studies indicate a cup of coffee may do far more than just provide an energy boost. Coffee contains about 1,000 different antioxidants and has four times the antioxidant content when compared to...

October 20, 2004

Inconclusive Study Links Coffee and Heart Disease

In my Coffee Cateogry I had envisioned commenting only on those news reports that support my daily coffee intake. Then this came across my screen: Reuters - Consuming moderate-to-high amounts of coffee is associated with increased levels of several inflammatory markers, a finding that could help explain previous reports linking...

July 26, 2004

Coffee, Caffeine and Diabetes

Previously coffee was found to reduce the risk of diabetes (click here). Now it seems that caffeine interferes with "diabetes control" by impairing the metabolism of carbohydrates (click here). "It appears that diabetics who consume caffeine are likely having a harder time regulating their insulin and glucose levels than those...

April 16, 2004

Coffee Reduces Diabetes Risk

Good news for coffee drinkers – you have a reduced risk of developing Type Two Diabetes . In a large study involving 6,974 men and 7,655 women researchers found that the incidence of Type Two Diabetes was significantly reduced in individuals who consumed coffee. In addition, the risk decreased with...

September 29, 2003

Coffee Drinkers Enjoy

A recent USA today column reveals the benefit of drinking coffee. It seems that contrary to popular opinion, coffee may be beneficial and coffee drinkers have fewer kidney stones and 50% lower suicide rate. Recommendation: http://www.areopaguscoffee.com/...