is coffee bad for you?

[lainiefig]

I'm with Jodelle--everything in moderation is my motto. I still drink coffee and I'm pregnant. I should also mention that I pour myself a full cup (about a 1/3 milk anyway) every morning and then proceed to drink maybe 1/8 of it. I like to have that ceremonial cup even though it never gets drunk.

 

[nicolegadino]

Oxygen says coffee is good for you!

Don't worry ladies!!

I was reading my new issue of Oxygen last night and they have confirmed that 1 cup of coffe a day is actually good for you and can even promote weight loss!

WooHoo!

 

[diane57]

In addition to the lowered risk of dementia, heavy coffee drinkers have a lower risk of diabetes and a dramatically lower risk of Parkinsons disease. I also recently read that coffee is the number one source of antioxidants in the typical America diet. (Which is guess is a sad commentary...)

 

[kathryn]

I also recently read that coffee is the number one source of antioxidants in the typical America diet.

Which doesn't mean it's rich in antioxidants, just that people drink more coffee than eat berries or drink tea or consume other antioxidant-rich foods. (Though I'm sure the coffee companies appreciate this info being interpreted as "coffee is good for you").

 

[marnold]

To the OP: You will hear both sides of the fence on this subject. IMHO look at your circumstances and make the choice. Are you healthy? If you have a health issue, does the caffeine have an impact on the issue? Are you overindulging (several pots a day) thus ignoring a bigger issue? I think the press on whether or not coffee is bad for you is so out of control. It changes daily! For me, I have kidney issues so, I limit my intake and drink plenty of water throughout the day. HTH and good luck with making an informed decision which is right for you.