At last, more vindication for my unhealthy lifestyle. Coffee, it seems, is a good source of antioxidants. No, it won’t really cure cancer, but it might reduce the risk of liver or colon cancer. This nugget of good news comes from research led by a chappie from Scranton University in the United States, and reported in the Guardian:
The scientists measured the antioxidant content of more than 100 different food items, including vegetables, fruits, nuts, spices, oils and beverages, and then examined national data on the contribution of each food item to the average American’s diet.
Both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee emerged as the biggest source of antioxidants, given that Americans do not eat sufficient quantities of fruit and vegetables. Black tea came second, followed by bananas, dry beans and corn.
Of course, you can see the fiddle by now. Coffee isn’t good as such; of all the crap we force down our throats coffee just turns out to contain the most antioxidants. “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 fibre.”
Still, time for another cup. I wonder if my medical insurance will buy me an espresso machine
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