The Good And Bad Of Coffee

by Brock Parker

If you were seen with a cup of coffee in your hand 20 years ago, you might have received a lecture on how bad it was for you. However, new studies suggest a few cups can be very beneficial as long as you don't overdo it.

"Moderation may be three cups per day, up to maybe six," said Dr. Robert Keith, a nutritionist at Auburn University.

That little boost of energy every day could prevent some diseases.

"What they find is that people who drink coffee get significantly less type two diabetes, so coffee seems to have a protective effect on that disease," said Keith.

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