Good News for Coffee Addicts

If you’re truly hooked on coffee, you might see it as your best friend or your worst enemy, depending on the circumstances. Maybe you ignore every report that comes out that says it’s bad for you, instead jumping on any study that mentions the health benefits of the drink. Or maybe you don’t know how to survive without it, but you still feel guilty about every cup. Well the truth is, there are both negative and positive health consequences to a regular coffee habit. And some of it comes down to what your coffee habit looks like and the impact it has on your individual constitution. For instance, some people dump tons of cream, sugar, and artificial flavorings into their coffee, and at that point, of course coffee is going to have a negative effect. But on its own, coffee can actually have surprising health benefits, and may even help protect you from the effects of chronic inflammation. Read more…