What apples? A cup of coffee a day keeps the doctor away - Newindpress.com
I KNEW IT!:
“…The study by University of Scranton states that coffee is the number one source of antioxidants in American diet, and both caffeinated and decaf versions appear to provide similar antioxidant levels.
“Americans get more of their antioxidants from coffee than any other dietary source. Nothing else comes close,” said study’s lead researcher Dr. Joe Vinson, adding that high antioxidant levels in foods and beverages don’t necessarily translate into levels found in the body.
Antioxidants in general have been linked to a number of potential health benefits, including protection against heart disease and cancer, but Vinson said that their benefits ultimately depend on how they are absorbed and utilized in the body.
The researchers analyzed the antioxidant content of more than 100 different food items, including vegetables, fruits, nuts, spices, oils and common beverages. The data was compared to an existing US Department of Agriculture database on the contribution of each type of food item to the average estimated US per capita consumption…
The results were surprising. Coffee came out on top, on the combined basis of both antioxidants per serving size and frequency of consumption. It outranked popular antioxidant sources like, tea, milk, chocolate and cranberries.”
but, starburnt still blows… (and they burn/over roast their beans, now, too)
