You’re sure to perk up when you hear all the good health news about drinking coffee! “The Balancing Act” production team enjoyed more than a few cups of java when Juan Esteban Orduz, the president of the Colombian Coffee Federation in North America and coffee icon Juan Valdez joined the set!
“Studies have suggested that coffee may help reduce the risk of a number of diseases and ailments including Type 2 diabetes, Parkinson's, colon cancer, cirrhosis, gall stones, depression and more,” explains Orduz. “Currently major medical centers and universities are contributing to our knowledge about what components in coffee help in the disease-fighting process.”
Some recent reports have stated:
- After analyzing data on 126,000 people for as long as 18 years, Harvard researchers calculate that compared with not partaking in America's favorite morning drink, downing one to three cups of caffeinated coffee daily can reduce diabetes risk by single digits. But having six cups or more each day slashed men's risk by 54% and women's by 30% over java avoiders. (WebMD)
- Some studies show that cardiovascular risk also decreases with coffee consumption. Using data on more than 27,000 women ages 55 to 69 in the Iowa Women’s Health Study who were followed for 15 years, Norwegian researchers found that women who drank one to three cups a day reduced their risk of cardiovascular disease by 24% compared with those drinking no coffee at all. (NY Times)
- At least six studies indicate that people who drink coffee on a regular basis are up to 80% less likely to develop Parkinson's, with three showing the more coffee they drink, the lower the risk. Other research shows that compared to not drinking coffee, at least two cups daily can translate to a 25% reduced risk of colon cancer and an 80% drop in liver cirrhosis risk, and nearly half the risk of gallstones. (Medzinenet.com)
To learn more about coffee’s benefits and the rich history of the Colombian Coffee Federation, please visit www.thebalancingact.com/coffee.
