Monday, August 29, 2005
Wow, it really is good for you
This just might be greatest news story ever. (toungue-in-cheek, I'm not pulling a Chris Martin)
Coffee is likely to contribute far more antioxidants to the British diet than fruit and vegetables.There is also a link between coffee consumption and reduced risks of prostate and colon cancer, as well as Parkinson's Disease.
The evidence comes from the United States where scientists measured the antioxidant content of more than 100 different food items, including vegetables, fruits, nuts, spices, oils and beverages. The information was combined with US Department of Agriculture data on the contribution of each item to the average American's diet.
Coffee - caffeinated and decaffeinated - emerged as easily the biggest source of antioxidants, taking account of the amount per serving and level of consumption. Black tea came second, followed by bananas.
"Americans get more of their antioxidants from coffee than any other dietary source - nothing else comes close," said study leader Professor Joe Vinson, from Scranton University in Pennsylvania. He was presenting his findings at the American Chemical Society's annual meeting in Washington DC.
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