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Good News for Coffee Lovers

AMY GARDNER / February 28, 2012

Most Americans can’t imagine facing the day without their morning cup of Joe and new research is showing that coffee may be better for us than we thought.  Coffee is a great pick-me-up to help you power through the day.  There are some other perks too.  For example, the antioxidants found in coffee help lower type 2 diabetes risk, although the direct process is not fully understood. Java can also help lower your risk of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases.  On the flip side, too much caffeine can make you anxious and jittery.  So, if you’re looking for a pick me up with less caffeine and maximum health benefits, try reaching for a cup of green tea.  Many studies have found various health benefits related to the antioxidants found in green tea.  And unfortunately, decaffeinating the tea causes it to lose some of these benefits.

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