Coffee drinkers got good news this week when the Associated Press reported results from a study conducted by the National Cancer Institute. According to lead researcher Neal Freedman, "There may actually be a modest benefit of drinking coffee." This comes after years of flip flop information about the effects of coffee.
Previously coffee had been blamed for everything from heart attacks to ingrown toenails - I made that part up. While it is interesting to note this good news, if you drink coffee, you may want to hold off because it will surely change again. How can anything that tastes good and perks you up possibly be good for you?
The study revealed that coffee drinkers were less likely to die from heart or respiratory disease, stroke, diabetes, injuries, accidents or infections. However, there was a warning about using sugar and cream in your coffee. Latte lovers may want to go to regular.
I limit my coffee to one half pot per day. Sometimes it’s a twelve cup pot and sometimes it’s not. What really gets me is to spend a day where they have one of big urns of coffee. Half of that can wire you for a week.
I’m waiting for a decisive study on the benefits of a Calle Ocho cigar and a shot of Gentleman Jack. I’ve had one of each in my lifetime.
I’d hate to think I am missing out on them if they are good for you.
PMO
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