Recent research findings on the health effects of coffee suggest that moderate consumption (~2 to 3 cups a day) is associated with a substantially lower risk of risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Coffee is an extremely potent source of antioxidants and, in its purest form (without added cream and sugar), a great substitute for less healthy, unnatural, and/or high-calorie beverages, such as colas and other high-sugar and artificially sweetened sodas, soft drinks, and energy drinks. Now if you don’t currently drink coffee, don’t start drinking it for the health benefits as despite its antioxidant capacity, coffee contains caffeine, which is a natural stimulant that can be addictive.
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