it safe for you to consume on a daily basis. This is not surprising since so
much has been blamed on coffee. Heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, you name
it. At one time or another, coffee has been made to blame.Here's a new question
that you may have never asked yourself: is coffee ever good for you? The answer
may surprise you.Here is a statistic to ponder: did you know that there are over
160 million coffee drinkers in the Unites States alone? In terms of consumption,
the average American consumes 8.8 lbs. of coffee per year. But consider this:
the world leader in terms of consumption is Finland which comes in at nearly 30
lbs per year. That's a lot of coffee!Another statistic is that there have been
well over 19,000 studies done to analyze the effects of coffee. Now, studies can
often be skewed to show whatever the author wants, but here is what is generally
agreed: consuming 2 to 3 cups of coffee per day is often considered more
beneficial than harmful.But, since everyone's body is different, we all tolerate
things differently. In some people even the smallest amount of caffein can cause
nervousness and irritebility. Consider also that a person may consume caffein in
other ways besides coffee. And often without knowing about it. For sonme other
interesting coffee articles, check out http://www.fmcoffee.com.A little known
fact is that coffee contains antioxidants which have been shown to imporve
oveall health. Here is a short list of some benefits which have been shown to be
present in coffee:* Reduce symptoms of Parkinson's Disease* Antibacterial
ingredients* Reduce the risk of developing gallstones* Preserve mental accuity*
Reduce risk of developing type 2 Diabetes (if you have diabetes, reduce your
consumption* If you are free of hypertension, coffee will not likely produce it*
Headache relief* Reduce the risk of some types of cancer* Improve physical
enduranceThis is not to say that there are not some serious negative results of
drinking coffee. It is nice to know, however, that a cup or two in the morning
may not hurt you. But how do you know for sure? Be sure to talk to your health
professional and get their advice on consuming coffee. They (and you) know what
conditions you may have that you need to be careful of when it comes to coffee.
Then do you research and, if appropriate, enjoy your coffee.