| Subject: | RE: Drink Joe, Go Faster! |
| Date: | 08/29/2005 05:51 AM |
| From: | Augusto Carneiro |
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Brad, thanks for passing that on, maybe that explains why my great-grandmother lived all the way from 1889 to 1991. She was born and lived in our family's coffee farm in Brazil for most of her 103 years, and drank at least 3 cups of coffee a day! So to assure all OBRA members are getting the right amount of antioxidants we'll be putting on a special 2-day sale at www.familyroast.com. When you buy 2 lbs of our family's coffee you'll get a 3rd lb FREE. Today and tomorrow only! If you live in Portland we MAY be able to arrange for pickup or delivery, and can refund the shipping charges. Contact me for details. And click here to go to our store page http://www.cafenossafamilia.com/store/index.htm Regards, Augusto Founder, Nossa Familia -----Original Message----- From: Brad Cockman, DC [mailto:bra-@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 2:47 PM To: bendcycling; obra Subject: [OBRA Chat] Drink Joe, Go Faster! What apples? A cup of coffee a day keeps the doctor away Monday August 29 2005 15:59 IST ANI WASHINGTON: If you are addicted to coffee, and doctors warn you to quit the habit, don't worry, and just keep relishing the beverage, because it's not that bad after all! Infact, according to a new study, the steaming cup of java even beat fruits and vegetables as the primary source of antioxidants. 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. Of all the foods and beverages studied, dates actually have the most antioxidants of all based solely on serving size, but since dates are not consumed at anywhere near the level of coffee, the drink comes as the top source of antioxidants, said Vinson. Besides keeping you alert and awake, coffee has been linked to an increasing number of potential health benefits, including protection against liver and colon cancer, type 2 diabetes, and Parkinson's disease, according to some recently published studies. The researchers, however, advice that one should consume coffee in moderation, because it can make you jittery and cause stomach pains. "One to two cups a day appear to be beneficial. If you don't like coffee, consider drinking black tea, which is the second most consumed antioxidant source in the U.S. diet," Vinson said. "Unfortunately, consumers are still not eating enough fruits and vegetables, which are better for you from an overall nutritional point of view due to their higher content of vitamins, minerals and fiber," he added. -- Brad A. Cockman, DC Chiropractic Locum Tenens Race Director, Cascade Cycling Classic 541.280.0777 bra-@gmail.com bendcycling-@topica.com |
