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    Topic: OGA 4 12 marks.

    THE CUP THAT CHEERS

    (1) If you’re addicted to coffee, and doctors warn you to quit the habit, don’t
    worry and keep relishing the beverage, because it’s not that bad after all! In
    fact, according to a new study, the steaming cup of java even beat fruits and
    vegetables as the primary source of antioxidants. The study by the
    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.

    (2) “Americans get more of their antioxidants from coffee than any other
    dietary source. Nothing else comes close to it” said the study’s lead
    researcher, Doctor Joe Vinson, adding that high antioxidant level in food 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 the benefits ultimately depend on how they are absorbed and
    utilised in the body.

    (3) The researchers analysed 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.

    (4) The results were surprising. Coffee came out on the 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.

    (5) Of all the foods and beverages studies, dates actually have the most
    antioxidants of all based solely on serving size, but since dates are not
    consumed at anywhere the level of coffee, the drink comes as the top source
    of antioxidants, Vinson said.

    (6) 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 II diabetes, and Parkinson’s disease, according
    to some recently published studies.
    (7) The researchers, however, advised that one should consume coffee in
    moderation, because it can make you jittery and cause stomach pains.

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