Coffee Is Good For Your Health

Caffeinated beverages, and coffee in particular, have got a bum rap. Some people say coffee is harmful and many try to cut the drink out of their diet altogether. But don't put away your Mr. Coffee yet--recent studies suggest that regular consumption of caffeine can actually improve health. Good news for Starbucks--and for you, since you can now have your morning cuppa joe without feeling guilty!

According to researchers at Harvard School of Public Health and Brigham and Women~s Hospital, studies indicate that those who drank coffee on an ongoing basis within a test environment were found to have a considerably reduced risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes than those who did not consume the beverage. In fact, male participants appeared to have received the greatest benefit. Those who drank more than six cups per day were shown to reduce their risks by more than fifty percent. Conversely, women who drank the same number of cups were only shown to reduce their risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes by less than thirty percent ~ still impressive, though not as significant as the benefit to men.

According to scientists, antioxidants in coffee may affect how the body reacts to insulin, a substance that is related to blood glucose levels. Caffeinated coffee may actually increase the body's sensitivity to insulin, lessening the likelihood of an individual developing Type 2 Diabetes.

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