Coffee
May Be a
Healthy Way
to Start
Your Day Rich in
antioxidants
that can
protect
against
heart
disease
(HealthDay
News) --
Your morning
cup of java
may be one
of the
healthiest
beverages in
your diet,
as more
studies show
the health
benefits of
coffee.
Two cups
a day of
coffee may
promote
heart
health,
decrease the
risk of type
2 diabetes,
and reduce
leg pain
related to
exercise in
many people,
according to
the U.S.
Department
of
Agriculture
(USDA).
Researchers
have also
been
investigating
the
possibility
that coffee
could
protect
against
neurodegenerative
diseases
like
Alzheimer's
and
Parkinson's.
The beverage
is one of
the richest
sources of
antioxidants
in the
American
diet.
The USDA
says the
levels and
benefits of
antioxidants
seem to be
equal in
both
caffeinated
and
non-caffeinated
coffees.
However,
watch your
intake of
cream and
sugar, as
well as
mixed coffee
drinks that
may be high
in calories
and sugar.