Good coffee, bad coffee

Enhance your own stem cells "The real successes in repairing and revitalizing the body are through adult stem cells." See youtube video. For more information. Get Stem Enhance. 800 706 8429	Good coffee, bad coffee by John Fisher While new research suggests coffee has benefits, the dangers override the positives. Coffee should be avoided altogether and other foods should be eaten to get those benefits. In addition to caffeine, coffee includes a variety of beneficial antioxidants, oils and other substances. Research generally has viewed caffeine and coffee as interchangeable. Coffee has gotten a bad rap because it is the delivery system for the dangerous drug caffeine. However, newer studies are showing that coffee is much more than the caffeine it contains. Several studies have found that regular, moderate coffee consumption may actually help prevent diseases such as type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's disease and liver disease. The recent studies found that coffee does not increase the risk of breast cancer and habitual coffee intake may reduce the risk of breast cancer for postmenopausal women. Weight Watchers and others that are now extolling the virtues of coffee are ignoring the dangers and side effects. According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, caffeine is a stimulant drug that creates a higher risk of heart disease, stroke and rheumatoid arthritis. Caffeine in coffee can raise blood pressure and levels of stress hormones, and, when consumed in large quantities, can cause heart palpitations, jitters and nervousness. Coffee inhibits the action of vitamins folate, B12 or B6, making it harder for the body to regulate homocysteine and cholesterol levels, both risk factors in heart disease. Fetuses can't detoxify caffeine so pregnant mothers should never take coffee or other caffeine drinks. While some studies may indicate that drinking more coffee may decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes, the onset of this disease can be dealt with more effectively with improved diet and regular exercise. Choosing slow carbs may help prevent type 2 diabetes, says Dr. Mercola. Avoid eating an excess of refined carbohydrates such as white bread and pasta, which trigger a rapid spike in blood sugar. Cut out foods and drinks with corn syrup and don't eat fast foods or manufactured cereals. The new studies suggest a moderate daily intake of filtered coffee intake is not linked heart disease. Other research indicated that a lower risk of disease may be the result of antioxidants found in coffee. However, better ways exist for getting antioxidants. Some of the natural sources of antioxidants recommended by the American Heart Association include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, legumes, poultry and lean meats. Herbs have higher antioxidant activity than fruits, vegetables and some spices, including garlic. People should use more herbs for flavoring instead of salt and artificial chemicals. Along with following a diet rich with antioxidants, it is important to exercise and maintain a healthy weight to avoid the risks of heart disease. People would be foolish to accept the findings of a few studies that seem to contradict the great amount of research that points to the dangers of coffee and caffeine. Many better foods are available to do the same things that these studies claim coffee will do.
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