Is Coffee As Good For You As Red Wine?

The truth of the matter is that our beloved coffee has gotten a bad rap over the last several years. There were certain studies coming out showing the negative effects of coffee, though these said studies neglected to take into account that many of the coffee drinkers they tested were also smokers. That completely skewed the results of the study and also gave coffee a bad reputation for quite some time. But now the jig is up and coffee is being shown for what it really is -- a healthy and powerful beverage chock full of antioxidants, rivaling that of red wine.

This is fantastic news for all diehard coffee fanatics such as myself because it is more and more acceptable and even encouraged to drink a moderate amount of coffee every day. Studies have also shown that it is even more beneficial to spread your coffee consumption throughout the day so that you are in high performance mode and not experiencing any unpleasant caffeine crashes. Right now, if you are downing up to 3 cups of coffee daily, your risk of diabetes is being greatly reduced. The interesting fact of the matter is that the more coffee that you drink, up to 6 cups or more per day, your risk for diabetes is lowered by 30% for women and 54% for men. Those numbers are shocking! There have been several studies pointing to this evidence, and the benefits are clear.

Studies have also pointed out that coffee is the number one drink that the majority of Americans get their antioxidant intake from. The reason being is that coffee itself is full of powerful antioxidants, and it is so popular that most people sip it as their drink of choice throughout the day. Just as a refresher, antioxidants are incredibly important for the health of your body because they counteract free radicals which work to damage the cells in your body and potentially cause disease or signs of premature aging. Coffee is a protector and also offers youth and preservation to your body overall.

Coffee drinkers can rejoice because they also are at a much less risk for colon cancer of 25%, gallstones at 50%, and an 80% less risk of cirrhosis of the liver! These statistics only are for those drinking 2 cups of coffee per day, which is an astounding health benefit for such a moderate amount. Many of the benefits of coffee come from the fact that it is high in caffeine, about three times more than tea or soft drinks, and that caffeine can also counteract the development of Parkinson's disease. Chalk up one more victory for coffee! If you do choose to drink this delicious caffeinated brew before a workout, it is also known to reduce inflammation and inhibit the soreness of your muscles so you can work out harder, faster, and stronger. With all of the benefits of coffee shared in this article, I am sure that you cannot wait to brew a cup right away. Neither can I!