There is so much conflicting information about coffee. The truth is, depending on what you have or are at risk for, coffee may very likely be a healthy choice. A recent study has shown the benefits of light to moderate coffee drinking on longevity, cardiac health, and lowering your risk of certain diseases, cancers, and stroke. For more information, check out this recent article from Johns Hopkins Medicine. Keep in mind that each of us is unique and may have other underlying issues which make coffee a poor choice.
Today on Wellness Wednesday, our topic was healthy swaps. We spoke about coffee and the need to buy organic beans. Watch here.
Spoiler alert! Coffee is one of the most heavily treated crops in the world, so if you are a coffee drinker, please use organic beans. Organic beans are widely available, and depending on where you do your shopping, they are often not very expensive.
