If you just can’t get going in the morning without that cuppa joe, don’t worry. That coffee you crave is packed with more than just caffeine. It’s actually good for you. In fact, recent studies gathered by the National Coffee Association from the research arms of universities, such as the Harvard School of Public Health and the Department of Medicine at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Sweden, suggest that coffee can combat or stave off a number of ailments, include type II diabetes and Parkinson’s. So, here’s to your health–and the health benefits of coffee.
Coffee Fast Facts:
Mega Boost: Coffee contains more powerful antioxidants than green tea and red wine.
Quick Step: Coffee increases stamina and can reduce muscle pain during exercise.
Write On: Coffee can improve your handwriting and help you write more quickly.
Think Big: Coffee has been shown to improve memory.SOURCE: National Coffee Association, coffeescience.org
Source: Thrivent, Winter 2008
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